2 Album-Leaves

Franz LisztS.163f

RomanticSpecialistromanceLento4/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

Liszt's S.163f is a delicate work that highlights his capacity for subtle tone painting in his later career. It is technically restrained but requires significant maturity for effective emotional communication.

Teacher notes

The main challenge is maintaining a consistent, expressive tone while managing the wide shifts in register.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatovoicing

Mood

melancholicintimate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 2 Album-Leaves (S.163f) by Franz Liszt?

2 Album-Leaves (S.163f) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play 2 Album-Leaves?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 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-Leaves?

A typical performance of 2 Album-Leaves (S.163f) lasts about 4 minutes.

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

2 Album-Leaves (S.163f) 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-Leaves?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Consolation No. 3 by Franz Liszt, Ave Maria d'Arcadelt by Franz Liszt, Ave Verum Corpus de Mozart by Franz Liszt — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.