2 Album-Blaetter

Anton Deprosse

RomanticObscureromanceAndante4/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 3

About this piece

Anton Deprosse’s album leaves are characteristic of the 'Albumblatt' genre, designed to be intimate musical sketches. They rely on sentimental harmonies and song-like melodies that were popular in German-speaking domestic settings.

Teacher notes

Develop a singing tone (cantabile) to bring out the lyrical quality of the primary melodic lines.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatovoicing

Mood

lyricalcontemplative

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 2 Album-Blaetter by Anton Deprosse?

2 Album-Blaetter 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 2 Album-Blaetter?

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 2 Album-Blaetter?

A typical performance of 2 Album-Blaetter lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 2 Album-Blaetter?

2 Album-Blaetter is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 2 Album-Blaetter?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Ave Maria in A (1860) by Camille Saint-Saëns, Bohemian Melody by William Vincent Wallace, Berceuse by Laura Netzel — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.