'A vedova!

Giuseppe De Gregorio

RomanticObscureromanceG minorAndante2/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

This is a sentimental character piece written in the vein of the Italian 'romanza'. It is musically distinctive for its expressive, sighing melodic gestures that mirror the theatrical themes of contemporary Neapolitan song.

Teacher notes

The student must navigate the use of expressive rubato to convey the melancholic nature of the melody effectively.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatodramatic-contrast

Mood

melancholicdramatic

Listen & watch

No video available for this piece.

Your status

Not in your repertoire

Sign in to track this piece

Free sheet music on IMSLP

Pieces similar to 'A vedova!

Comparable difficulty and character — good candidates for what to learn next.

Browse all Henle level 4 pieces (Intermediate) →

Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'A vedova! by Giuseppe De Gregorio?

'A vedova! is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play 'A vedova!?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 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 vedova!?

A typical performance of 'A vedova! lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'A vedova!?

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

What pieces are similar to 'A vedova!?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 'E vviolette! by Giuseppe De Gregorio, 'O vizio Teresina by Giuseppe De Gregorio, 'O cucchiere by Giuseppe De Gregorio — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.