'Alleluia! The Strife Is O'er'

Thomas Frederick Handel Candlyn

ModernSpecialisttheme-and-variationsC majorMaestoso4/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

This is a keyboard arrangement of the famous Easter hymn, emphasizing a bold and celebratory character. It is distinctive for its use of full, organ-like chordal textures that demand a resonant piano touch.

Teacher notes

Students must focus on simultaneous key release and chord balance to ensure a clean, hymn-like sound.

Technical focus

large-chordsarticulationvoicing

Mood

powerfulenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'Alleluia! The Strife Is O'er' by Thomas Frederick Handel Candlyn?

'Alleluia! The Strife Is O'er' is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play 'Alleluia! The Strife Is O'er'?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 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 'Alleluia! The Strife Is O'er'?

A typical performance of 'Alleluia! The Strife Is O'er' lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'Alleluia! The Strife Is O'er'?

'Alleluia! The Strife Is O'er' is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

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