Alice

Léonie Tonel

RomanticObscurewaltz3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

Léonie Tonel was a French pianist and composer whose salon works were widely published in the late 19th century. 'Alice' is a gracefully constructed waltz that emphasizes melodic sweetness and harmonic warmth.

Teacher notes

The performer must balance the waltz-rhythm bass with a flexible, expressive rubato in the right-hand melody.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatovoicingwaltz-rhythm

Mood

elegantnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Alice by Léonie Tonel?

Alice is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. 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 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 4 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 Au gré des flots by Léonie Tonel, Bridal Gifts by Léonie Tonel, Waltz No. 2 by Dmitri Shostakovich — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.