Albumblatt

Michel ZurluthOp.18 No.3

RomanticObscureromanceE-flat majorAndante3/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

This is a quintessential salon piece by Zurluth that demonstrates the mid-Romantic penchant for short, lyrical forms. It is distinguished by its warm, singing melody supported by a delicate, flowing accompaniment.

Teacher notes

Focus on balancing the inner melodic voices against the arpeggiated accompaniment.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatovoicingfinger-independence

Mood

lyricaltendernostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Albumblatt (Op.18 No.3) by Michel Zurluth?

Albumblatt (Op.18 No.3) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

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 (Op.18 No.3) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Albumblatt?

Albumblatt (Op.18 No.3) 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.