Alice

Alexandre Édouard GoriaOp.12

RomanticObscureromanceE-flat majorAndante4/4~4 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 6

About this piece

Alexandre Goria was a well-regarded Parisian pianist who composed numerous salon works. His 'Alice' captures the sentimental, song-like style prevalent in 19th-century French piano literature.

Teacher notes

The performer must master the layered texture to bring out the melodic line over broken-chord accompaniment.

Technical focus

cantabilearpeggiosrubatovoicing

Mood

lyricaltendernostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Alice (Op.12) by Alexandre Édouard Goria?

Alice (Op.12) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play Alice?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 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 (Op.12) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Alice?

Alice (Op.12) 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 Ballade by Alexandre Édouard Goria, "Berceuse" Petit fantaisie by Alexandre Édouard Goria, Ballade by Alexandre Édouard Goria — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.