Alla campagna

Pietro FloridiaOp.5

RomanticObscureromanceF majorAllegretto6/8~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

Pietro Floridia was an Italian composer active during the late 19th century who composed in a highly melodic, Mediterranean style. This piece invokes the pastoral setting suggested by its title through light, flowing arpeggiated patterns.

Teacher notes

The primary focus is maintaining a light, graceful touch in the right-hand figures against a steady bass.

Technical focus

arpeggioscantabilearticulation

Mood

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Alla campagna (Op.5) by Pietro Floridia?

Alla campagna (Op.5) 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 Alla campagna?

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 Alla campagna?

A typical performance of Alla campagna (Op.5) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Alla campagna?

Alla campagna (Op.5) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Alla campagna?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bluette by Pietro Floridia, The Entertainer by Scott Joplin, 12 Variations on "Ah vous dirais-je, Maman" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.