Albumblatt

Władysław Pachulski

RomanticObscureromanceE-flat majorModerato3/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This Albumblatt is a charming example of late Romantic salon music by the Polish violinist and composer Władysław Pachulski. It features a sweeping, lyrical melody that highlights the influence of 19th-century character pieces on minor composers of the era.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is balancing the lyrical melody against the accompanying broken chords to maintain a smooth cantabile tone.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatovoicingfinger-independence

Mood

lyricalnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Albumblatt by Władysław Pachulski?

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 3 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 'O sole mio by Eduardo Di Capua, Belle of the Ball by Leroy Anderson, Broadway Melody by Nacio Herb Brown — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.