This is the final piece in Tchaikovsky's Op. 38 collection of romances. It is characterized by its fiery tempo and dramatic intensity, showcasing Tchaikovsky's signature passionate melodic writing.
Requires strong dynamic control and the ability to maintain rhythmic drive through rapid passages.
6 Romances (Op.38) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.
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.
A typical performance of 6 Romances (Op.38) lasts about 4 minutes.
6 Romances (Op.38) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.