Albumblatt

Richard Strauss

RomanticSpecialistromanceE-flat majorAndante4/4~4 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 6

About this piece

Richard Strauss's Albumblatt is a sophisticated, brief piece reflecting the composer's early harmonic sensibilities. It is distinguished by its dense, Brahmsian textures and expansive, vocal-like melodic writing.

Teacher notes

The player must manage the dense voicing and thick chords to prevent the texture from sounding heavy.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatovoicinglarge-chords

Mood

lyricalpassionate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Albumblatt by Richard Strauss?

Albumblatt 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?

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 lasts about 4 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 Liebestraum No. 3 in A-flat major by Franz Liszt, 16 Waltzes by Johannes Brahms, Ballade by Amy Marcy Beach — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.