'Don Juan' de Mozart

Jean-Baptiste DuvernoyOp.284

RomanticObscureromanceAndante4/4~6 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

This arrangement focuses on the lyricism of Mozart's themes, characteristic of Duvernoy's pedagogical yet artistic approach. It is distinctive for its clean texture and focus on bel canto piano playing.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a beautiful, singing tone throughout the melodic passages.

Technical focus

cantabileornamentationvoicing

Mood

elegantcontemplative

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'Don Juan' de Mozart (Op.284) by Jean-Baptiste Duvernoy?

'Don Juan' de Mozart (Op.284) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play 'Don Juan' de Mozart?

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 'Don Juan' de Mozart?

A typical performance of 'Don Juan' de Mozart (Op.284) lasts about 6 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'Don Juan' de Mozart?

'Don Juan' de Mozart (Op.284) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 'Don Juan' de Mozart?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 12 Variations in B-flat major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Am spinett by Christian Sinding, 12 Variations auf die Folie d'Espagne, Wq.118/9 by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.