Alexandrina

Manuel Ygnacio Ferrer

RomanticObscurewaltzG majorAndante3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

Manuel Ygnacio Ferrer, a guitarist and composer, brought a distinct lyrical sense to his piano transcriptions and compositions. Alexandrina is a gentle, flowing waltz-like piece with rich, guitar-inspired voicings.

Teacher notes

Focus on wide-span chordal textures that require careful, legato pedaling.

Technical focus

arpeggiospedalingcantabilevoicing

Mood

nostalgicelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Alexandrina by Manuel Ygnacio Ferrer?

Alexandrina 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 Alexandrina?

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 Alexandrina?

A typical performance of Alexandrina lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Alexandrina?

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

What pieces are similar to Alexandrina?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Waltz No. 2 by Dmitri Shostakovich, Waltz in C-sharp minor, No. 2 by Frédéric Chopin, Belle of the Ball by Leroy Anderson — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.