Albumblatt

Engelbert Humperdinck

RomanticSpecialistromanceA majorAndante3/4~2 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This Albumblatt is a charming example of Humperdinck's melodic gift outside his operatic works. It features a sweeping, song-like primary theme that demands a warm, singing tone in the right hand.

Teacher notes

Focus on balancing the melody against the accompaniment while maintaining a consistent melodic line.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatovoicingpedaling

Mood

lyricaltendernostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Albumblatt by Engelbert Humperdinck?

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

What level do I need to play Albumblatt?

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 Albumblatt?

A typical performance of Albumblatt lasts about 2 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 Albumblatt in F major by Engelbert Humperdinck, Berceuse sur le nom de Gabriel Fauré by Maurice Ravel, Berceuse sur le nom de Gabriel Fauré, M.74 by Maurice Ravel — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.