Alice - Though the Looking-Glass

Gary Bachlund

ModernObscurefantasy~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)

About this piece

A programmatic companion piece by Bachlund, reflecting the inverted and logical-illogical world of the sequel. The music uses syncopation and chromaticism to represent the mirror-world theme.

Teacher notes

Achieving clarity in the rapid, unpredictable shifts between registers is the primary technical task.

Technical focus

articulationdramatic-contrastpedaling

Mood

narrativemysterious

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Alice - Though the Looking-Glass by Gary Bachlund?

Alice - Though the Looking-Glass is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6.

What level do I need to play Alice - Though the Looking-Glass?

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 Alice - Though the Looking-Glass?

A typical performance of Alice - Though the Looking-Glass lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Alice - Though the Looking-Glass?

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

What pieces are similar to Alice - Though the Looking-Glass?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Alice - Adventures in Wonderland by Gary Bachlund, Ballade and Fugue in D major by Gary Bachlund, Alice's Humoresque by Gary Bachlund — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.