Adelwold und Emma

Franz SchubertD.211

RomanticSpecialistballadeAndante3/4~10 min
H5
Henle (estimated)

About this piece

Adelwold und Emma is a dramatic song or ballad by Franz Schubert, setting a tragic story with expressive and harmonically rich accompaniment.

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Teacher notes

Careful attention to dynamic shaping and creating a narrative flow through the accompaniment is crucial.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatovoicingarpeggios

Mood

contemplativenostalgictender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Adelwold und Emma (D.211) by Franz Schubert?

Adelwold und Emma (D.211) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7.

What level do I need to play Adelwold und Emma?

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 Adelwold und Emma?

A typical performance of Adelwold und Emma (D.211) lasts about 10 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Adelwold und Emma?

Adelwold und Emma (D.211) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.