"A la memoria de Sara Irigoyen"

Juan Pedro Esnaola

RomanticObscureromanceA-flat majorLento3/4~4 min
H5
Henle (estimated)

About this piece

A memorial work from the Argentine Romantic school featuring a deeply emotive, lyrical melody. It is distinctive for its sighing motifs and tender harmonic language.

Teacher notes

Mastering the control of rubato is essential to convey the mournful, nostalgic character.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubato

Mood

nostalgicmelancholic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is "A la memoria de Sara Irigoyen" by Juan Pedro Esnaola?

"A la memoria de Sara Irigoyen" is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7.

What level do I need to play "A la memoria de Sara Irigoyen"?

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.

How long is "A la memoria de Sara Irigoyen"?

A typical performance of "A la memoria de Sara Irigoyen" lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for "A la memoria de Sara Irigoyen"?

"A la memoria de Sara Irigoyen" is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to "A la memoria de Sara Irigoyen"?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Nocturne in C-sharp minor by Frédéric Chopin, Pavane pour une infante défunte by Maurice Ravel, Waltz in C-sharp minor, No. 2 by Frédéric Chopin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.