'Hainz von Stain', Ballet

Franz Gleissner

ClassicalObscuresuiteC majorAllegro2/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

This ballet movement by Franz Gleissner reflects the light, dance-oriented style of the late 18th century. It is distinctive for its rhythmic clarity and typical early-Classical structural simplicity.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a steady, dance-like pulse while executing the crisp articulation required for the balletic style.

Technical focus

articulationalberti-bassspeed-agility

Mood

energeticplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'Hainz von Stain', Ballet by Franz Gleissner?

'Hainz von Stain', Ballet is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play 'Hainz von Stain', Ballet?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 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 'Hainz von Stain', Ballet?

A typical performance of 'Hainz von Stain', Ballet lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'Hainz von Stain', Ballet?

'Hainz von Stain', Ballet is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 'Hainz von Stain', Ballet?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 'Hains von Stain', Ballet by Franz Gleissner, Alexander's Ragtime Band by Irving Berlin, Waltz in D-flat major, No. 1 by Frédéric Chopin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.