Alice

Carlos Celzo-Blanco

RomanticObscureromance~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

This obscure work is representative of the late-Romantic salon style found in Spanish/Latin American compositions. It emphasizes a sweeping, lyrical melody supported by lush chords.

Teacher notes

Maintain a continuous, singing line even during larger shifts in the left hand.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatovoicing

Mood

nostalgiclyrical

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Alice by Carlos Celzo-Blanco?

Alice 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 Alice?

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?

A typical performance of Alice lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Alice?

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

What pieces are similar to Alice?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 'O sole mio by Eduardo Di Capua, Belle of the Ball by Leroy Anderson, Broadway Melody by Nacio Herb Brown — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.