3 Pieces for Piano

Alexander GlazunovOp.49

RomanticSpecialistprelude~8 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 7

About this piece

Glazunov's '3 Pieces for Piano' Op. 49 showcase his rich harmonic language and lyrical gift. These miniatures offer expressive melodies set against flowing accompaniment.

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Teacher notes

Developing a sensitive touch for the cantabile melodies while managing flowing arpeggiated passages is key.

Technical focus

arpeggioscantabilevoicingflowing-sixteenthspedaling

Mood

lyricalgentlecontemplative

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 3 Pieces for Piano (Op.49) by Alexander Glazunov?

3 Pieces for Piano (Op.49) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

What level do I need to play 3 Pieces for Piano?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 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 3 Pieces for Piano?

A typical performance of 3 Pieces for Piano (Op.49) lasts about 8 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 3 Pieces for Piano?

3 Pieces for Piano (Op.49) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.