'Victo' Mazurka pour Piano

Jean-Baptiste Lafrenière

RomanticObscuremazurkaD majorTempo di Mazurka3/4~4 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 3

About this piece

A charming example of North American salon music influenced by European dance forms of the 19th century. It features a bright, dance-oriented structure that relies on consistent rhythmic articulation.

Teacher notes

Focus on the characteristic accentuation of the second or third beat typical of the Mazurka.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmarticulationrubato

Mood

elegantenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'Victo' Mazurka pour Piano by Jean-Baptiste Lafrenière?

'Victo' Mazurka pour Piano 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 'Victo' Mazurka pour Piano?

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 'Victo' Mazurka pour Piano?

A typical performance of 'Victo' Mazurka pour Piano lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'Victo' Mazurka pour Piano?

'Victo' Mazurka pour Piano is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 'Victo' Mazurka pour Piano?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 'National' - Valse Lanciers by Jean-Baptiste Lafrenière, 'Mario' - Danse Caractéristique by Jean-Baptiste Lafrenière, Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.