Amanda

Daniel Chiva Sanz

ModernObscureromanceAndante4/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5

About this piece

Daniel Chiva Sanz's 'Amanda' is a contemporary work for piano that utilizes emotive melodic lines and atmospheric harmonies. Its distinctiveness lies in its modern harmonic language applied to a traditional song-like structure.

Teacher notes

Focus on the legato control and long-line phrasing required for the expressive melodic content.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubatolayered-texture

Mood

lyricalcontemplative

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Amanda by Daniel Chiva Sanz?

Amanda is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play Amanda?

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 Amanda?

A typical performance of Amanda lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Amanda?

Amanda is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Amanda?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Au soir by Joachim Raff, Ave Maria in A (1860) by Camille Saint-Saëns, Berceuse by York Bowen — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.