Composed in memory of Nikolai Gogol, this piece likely aims to evoke the literary and emotional landscape of the great Russian writer. Expect a narrative quality with shifts in mood and texture.
Develop a strong sense of phrasing to convey the narrative arc and emotional complexities.
A la mémoire de Gogol (Op.87) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7.
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.
A la mémoire de Gogol (Op.87) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.