Amor que mata

José Carvalho de Bulhões

RomanticObscurefantasyG minorAgitato4/4~4 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 7

About this piece

A high-intensity work that explores violent emotional shifts, suggesting the 'killing love' of its title. It is characterized by virtuosic arpeggios and aggressive harmonic instability.

Teacher notes

Rapid technical passages require consistent finger-independence and agility at a high tempo.

Technical focus

speed-agilitydramatic-contrastarpeggios

Mood

passionatedramatic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Amor que mata by José Carvalho de Bulhões?

Amor que mata is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

What level do I need to play Amor que mata?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 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 Amor que mata?

A typical performance of Amor que mata lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Amor que mata?

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

What pieces are similar to Amor que mata?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Piano Sonata No. 8 'Pathétique' by Ludwig van Beethoven, Balada mexicana by Manuel Ponce, Allegro Appassionato by Alexander Scriabin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.