2 Paraphrases de salon

Joachim RaffOp.70

RomanticSpecialist
H5
Henle (estimated)

About this piece

These are salon pieces, likely arrangements or fantasies on popular melodies of the era, designed for entertainment and showcasing pianistic skill. They would have featured virtuosic passages and perhaps borrowed melodic material.

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Teacher notes

Focus on bringing out the melodic line amidst elaborate accompaniment figures.

Technical focus

arpeggioslarge-chordsrubatovoicing

Mood

elegantnostalgiclyrical

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 2 Paraphrases de salon (Op.70) by Joachim Raff?

2 Paraphrases de salon (Op.70) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7.

What level do I need to play 2 Paraphrases de salon?

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.

Where can I get free sheet music for 2 Paraphrases de salon?

2 Paraphrases de salon (Op.70) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.