2 Album-Leaves

Franz LisztS.164o

RomanticObscureromanceA majorAndante4/4~2 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

Part of a collection of small character pieces, this work captures a brief, poetic musical thought. It reflects Liszt's ability to craft refined textures even in his lesser-known ephemeral compositions.

Teacher notes

Focus on subtle voicing to bring out the inner melodies hidden within the chordal texture.

Technical focus

cantabilevoicingfinger-independencepedaling

Mood

intimatecontemplative

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 2 Album-Leaves (S.164o) by Franz Liszt?

2 Album-Leaves (S.164o) 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.164o) lasts about 2 minutes.

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

2 Album-Leaves (S.164o) 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 Ave Maria d'Arcadelt by Franz Liszt, Ave Verum Corpus de Mozart by Franz Liszt, Blume und Duft by Franz Liszt — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.