Divertissement pour clavecin

Pál Hermann

RomanticObscuresuite~5 min

About this piece

This piece draws upon 18th-century stylistic tropes filtered through a 19th-century lens. It is distinguished by its light, courtly character and decorative writing.

What makes it challenging

At Henle 5 this is a late-intermediate piece — technically substantial, with musical demands to match. The main demands: ornaments that need to sound effortless, not squeezed in; precise articulation — the difference between crisp and blurred is the piece; and independent voices that must each sing on their own line.

Teacher notes

Precision in the execution of baroque-style ornaments is essential for the style.

Technical focus

ornamentationarticulationcounterpoint

Mood

elegantintellectual

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Divertissement pour clavecin by Pál Hermann?

Divertissement pour clavecin is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play Divertissement pour clavecin?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is Divertissement pour clavecin?

A typical performance of Divertissement pour clavecin lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Divertissement pour clavecin?

Divertissement pour clavecin is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Divertissement pour clavecin?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Allegro for Piano by Pál Hermann, Courante (from French Suite No. 2 by Johann Sebastian Bach, Bergamasca by Girolamo Frescobaldi — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.