Albumblatt in E major

Franz LisztS.164

RomanticSpecialistromanceE majorAndantino4/4~4 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 7

About this piece

This Liszt work, S.164, is a sophisticated entry in the Albumblatt genre. It features the composer's trademark keyboard textures and lush harmonic language.

Teacher notes

Large chordal voicings and widely spaced arpeggios require flexible wrists and careful pedaling.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatowide-spanarpeggios

Mood

lyricalpassionateatmospheric

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Albumblatt in E major (S.164) by Franz Liszt?

Albumblatt in E major (S.164) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

What level do I need to play Albumblatt in E major?

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 Albumblatt in E major?

A typical performance of Albumblatt in E major (S.164) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Albumblatt in E major?

Albumblatt in E major (S.164) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Albumblatt in E major?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Liebestraum No. 3 in A-flat major by Franz Liszt, Berceuse by Franz Liszt, Ave Maria (The Bells of Rome) by Franz Liszt — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.