Alexandria

Anselm Götzl

RomanticObscureromance4/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

This is an alternate orthography for the work by Anselm Goetzl, representing the same musical material. The piece is marked by its song-like melody and harmonic warmth.

Teacher notes

Ensure the voicing is balanced to allow the melody to project over the harmonies.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatopedaling

Mood

nostalgicintimate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Alexandria by Anselm Götzl?

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

What level do I need to play Alexandria?

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 Alexandria?

A typical performance of Alexandria lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Alexandria?

Alexandria is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Alexandria?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Für Elise by Ludwig van Beethoven, Prelude in E minor, No. 4 by Frédéric Chopin, As in a Rose Jar by Charles Wakefield Cadman — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.