Ali dorate

Ernesto Becucci

RomanticObscurewaltzF majorTempo di Valse3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

Ernesto Becucci’s 'Ali dorate' ('Golden Wings') is a classic salon waltz typical of the late 19th-century Italian school. It features a sweeping melodic line typical of a lyrical waltz.

Teacher notes

Ensure the waltz rhythm is supple and not overly rigid, allowing for natural rubato.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmcantabilerubatopedaling

Mood

elegantnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Ali dorate by Ernesto Becucci?

Ali dorate 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 Ali dorate?

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 Ali dorate?

A typical performance of Ali dorate lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Ali dorate?

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

What pieces are similar to Ali dorate?

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.