Am Rhein

Hugo KaunOp.90

RomanticSpecialistromanceF minorAdagio4/4~6 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 7

About this piece

Hugo Kaun's work exhibits a deeper, more post-Romantic intensity than other pieces of the same name. It is harmonically dense and requires a mature sense of structural phrasing.

Teacher notes

Managing the voicing of thick chords while maintaining an expressive melodic arc is the primary technical challenge.

Technical focus

dramatic-contrastcantabilelarge-chordsvoicing

Mood

dramaticmelancholicpassionate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Am Rhein (Op.90) by Hugo Kaun?

Am Rhein (Op.90) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

What level do I need to play Am Rhein?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 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 Am Rhein?

A typical performance of Am Rhein (Op.90) lasts about 6 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Am Rhein?

Am Rhein (Op.90) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Am Rhein?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 'Ch'io mi scordi di te?' by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ballade by Edvard Grieg, Balada mexicana by Manuel Ponce — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.