Albumblatt

Richard BurmeisterOp.14

RomanticObscureromanceA-flat majorModerato4/4~4 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Richard Burmeister was a student of Liszt, and this influence shows in the thicker textures and dramatic harmonic writing of his Albumblatt. It is a work of substantial emotional gravity for its short length.

Teacher notes

Mastery of weight distribution in full chords is essential for the dramatic sections.

Technical focus

large-chordscantabilepedaling

Mood

passionatedramatic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Albumblatt (Op.14) by Richard Burmeister?

Albumblatt (Op.14) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play Albumblatt?

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?

A typical performance of Albumblatt (Op.14) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Albumblatt?

Albumblatt (Op.14) 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 Piano Sonata No. 8 'Pathétique' by Ludwig van Beethoven, Balada mexicana by Manuel Ponce, Allegro Appassionato by Alexander Scriabin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.