'A revista navale

Celestino Galiani

RomanticObscureromanceModerato4/4~3 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

This is a salon-style musical depiction of a naval review, typical of late 19th-century Italian light music. It is notable for its march-like character transposed into a lyrical piano context.

Teacher notes

Pay close attention to the balanced projection of the melody above the supporting accompaniment.

Technical focus

articulationvoicingcantabile

Mood

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'A revista navale by Celestino Galiani?

'A revista navale is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play 'A revista navale?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 2 — meaning you can already play level 1–2 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 revista navale?

A typical performance of 'A revista navale lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'A revista navale?

'A revista navale is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 'A revista navale?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bluebells of Scotland by Jules Egghard, Bouquet de mélodies sur 'Maître Péronilla' by Renaud de Vilbac, Bouquet de mélodies sur les Dragons de Villars by Henri Cramer — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.