...et qua diversa moventur

Marco Buongiorno Nardelli

ModernObscuretoccataAllegro~5 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9ABRSM 8

About this piece

A highly complex, avant-garde work that explores rapid, shifting patterns and rhythmic density. It is musically notable for its mechanical, almost motoric energy contrasted with sudden silence.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is maintaining exact rhythmic precision while navigating the highly irregular, dissonant note clusters.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarticulationpolyrhythmfinger-independence

Mood

dramaticintellectualprecise

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is ...et qua diversa moventur by Marco Buongiorno Nardelli?

...et qua diversa moventur is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 9.

What level do I need to play ...et qua diversa moventur?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 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 ...et qua diversa moventur?

A typical performance of ...et qua diversa moventur lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for ...et qua diversa moventur?

...et qua diversa moventur is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to ...et qua diversa moventur?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Sonatine by Maurice Ravel, Variations sérieuses by Felix Mendelssohn, Étude in C-sharp minor, No. 4 by Frédéric Chopin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.