3 mélodies Italiennes

Charles-Marie WidorOp.35

RomanticSpecialist
H7
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9ABRSM 8

About this piece

Widor's Op. 35 presents another set of three Italian melodies, likely demanding considerable technical prowess and expressive depth from the performer. Expect rich harmonies and pianistic figurations characteristic of the late Romantic era.

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Teacher notes

Demands endurance and control in managing rapid, complex passagework with rich harmonic support.

Technical focus

arpeggiosspeed-agilityoctave-runsfinger-independencelarge-chords

Mood

brilliantenergeticpassionate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 3 mélodies Italiennes (Op.35) by Charles-Marie Widor?

3 mélodies Italiennes (Op.35) is rated Henle level 7 of 9 — late advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grade 8 and above. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 9.

What level do I need to play 3 mélodies Italiennes?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 7 — meaning you can already play level 6–7 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 3 mélodies Italiennes?

3 mélodies Italiennes (Op.35) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.