Albumblad

Valborg AulinOp.29

RomanticObscureromanceD-flat majorAndante4/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This album leaf by Swedish composer Valborg Aulin serves as a refined example of late-Romantic Scandinavian piano writing. It features lush, sighing phrases that highlight the composer's harmonic sensibility.

Teacher notes

Focus on creating a long, seamless musical line through thoughtful phrasing and flexible tempo.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatoleft-hand-independencepedaling

Mood

nostalgiccontemplativelyrical

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Albumblad (Op.29) by Valborg Aulin?

Albumblad (Op.29) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play Albumblad?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 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 Albumblad?

A typical performance of Albumblad (Op.29) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Albumblad?

Albumblad (Op.29) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Albumblad?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Blue Passion by Carlotta Ferrari, Albumblatt by Wilhelm Fitzenhagen, Canción de la vida by Wim Zwaag — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.