Stefano Paparozzi writes in a contemporary idiom that utilizes syncopated rhythms and dissonant sparkles to update the fanfare genre. It relies on a blend of percussive attacks and sudden dynamic changes.
At Henle 5 this is a late-intermediate piece — technically substantial, with musical demands to match. The main demands: fast passage work that stays light and even at tempo; precise articulation — the difference between crisp and blurred is the piece; and big chords that need weight without harshness.
Beyond that, expect chord voicing — bringing out one note inside a handful of others.
The performer must manage large, quick leaps across the keyboard while maintaining a consistent tempo.
Comparable difficulty and character — good candidates for what to learn next.
A level or two down with the same spirit — ideal if this piece is still out of reach.
Where this piece's skills lead: slightly harder works making similar technical demands.
Fanfare 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.
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.
A typical performance of Fanfare lasts about 2 minutes.
Fanfare is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.
Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Alexander's Ragtime Band by Irving Berlin, Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor by Frédéric Chopin, 'S Wonderful by George Gershwin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.