Albumblatt

Franz Theodor Cursch-Bühren

RomanticObscureromanceE-flat majorAndante3/4~2.5 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

This Albumblatt by Cursch-Bühren is a minor Romantic character piece typical of 19th-century salon music. It is distinctive for its delicate, singing melody supported by a simple, flowing accompaniment.

Teacher notes

Focus on balancing the melodic line with a quiet, unobtrusive left-hand accompaniment.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatovoicingpedaling

Mood

lyricaltendernostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Albumblatt by Franz Theodor Cursch-Bühren?

Albumblatt is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play Albumblatt?

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 Albumblatt?

A typical performance of Albumblatt lasts about 2.5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Albumblatt?

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

What pieces are similar to Albumblatt?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Berceuse by Rudolf Friml, 'O marenariello by Salvatore Gambardella, Butterfly by Walter Niemann — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.