Airs de ballet

Charles-Marie Widor

RomanticSpecialistsuitewaltzAllegro4/4~4 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 6

About this piece

Widor's other 'Airs de ballet' are characteristic of his Romantic style, offering well-crafted, melodious pieces with a refined sense of form and elegant figuration. They often possess a light and spirited character.

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Teacher notes

Maintain a bright, clear sound and accurate articulation in fast sections.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarpeggiosoctave-runspedalingflowing-sixteenths

Mood

brilliantenergeticplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Airs de ballet by Charles-Marie Widor?

Airs de ballet is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play Airs de ballet?

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 Airs de ballet?

A typical performance of Airs de ballet lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Airs de ballet?

Airs de ballet is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.