Albumblatt

Oskar C. Posa

RomanticObscureromanceA-flat majorAndantino4/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

Oskar Posa's Albumblatt is a representative miniature of the early 20th-century Austrian tradition. Its musical distinction lies in its harmonic warmth and the refined sentimentality common in Viennese salon music.

Teacher notes

Focus on the subtle use of pedal to connect the melodic phrases without blurring the underlying harmonic shifts.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatopedalingvoicing

Mood

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Albumblatt by Oskar C. Posa?

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 Für Elise by Ludwig van Beethoven, La fille aux cheveux de lin by Claude Debussy, Consolation No. 3 by Franz Liszt — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.