Alexandra

Brinley RichardsOp. 81

RomanticObscureromanceD majorAndante3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

A character piece by Brinley Richards, Alexandra Op. 81 is written in a lush, sentimental style characteristic of Victorian salon piano music. It is designed to showcase the performer's ability to play a sustained, singing melody.

Teacher notes

Focus on creating a clear separation between the sustained melody line and the accompaniment.

Technical focus

cantabilearpeggiosornamentation

Mood

lyricaltender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Alexandra (Op. 81) by Brinley Richards?

Alexandra (Op. 81) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play Alexandra?

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 Alexandra?

A typical performance of Alexandra (Op. 81) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Alexandra?

Alexandra (Op. 81) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Alexandra?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 'The Sorcerer' Fantasia by Brinley Richards, Alexandra by Brinley Richards, Nocturne in E-flat major, No. 2 by Frédéric Chopin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.