Schubert's 'An die Entfernte' is a setting of a poem, conveying a longing for someone distant through expressive melodies and a gentle accompaniment. The harmony often reflects the emotional nuances of the text.
Developing a sensitive touch and understanding of harmonic color is crucial for this piece.
An die Entfernte (D.765) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6.
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.
A typical performance of An die Entfernte (D.765) lasts about 4 minutes.
An die Entfernte (D.765) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.