1848

Peter Erasmus Lange-MüllerOp.60

RomanticObscureromanceD minorAndante4/4~7 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

This Romantic-era piece by Peter Erasmus Lange-Müller is highly expressive and representative of the Scandinavian melancholic tradition. It features rich harmonies and a song-like structure.

Teacher notes

Focus on balancing the thick, chordal textures without obscuring the main melody.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicing

Mood

melancholicnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 1848 (Op.60) by Peter Erasmus Lange-Müller?

1848 (Op.60) 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 1848?

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 1848?

A typical performance of 1848 (Op.60) lasts about 7 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 1848?

1848 (Op.60) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 1848?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Nocturne in C-sharp minor by Frédéric Chopin, Pavane pour une infante défunte by Maurice Ravel, Waltz in C-sharp minor, No. 2 by Frédéric Chopin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.