Andalouse

Francis ThoméOp.117

RomanticSpecialistwaltzB-flat majorAllegretto grazioso3/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

Thomé's 'Andalouse' is a charming salon piece that captures the spirit of Andalusia with its graceful melody and lilting waltz rhythm. It's known for its elegant and often sentimental character.

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Teacher notes

Pay attention to the precise articulation of the melodic line and the subtle use of rubato to enhance the waltz feel.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmarticulationrubatocantabile

Mood

elegantlyricalnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Andalouse (Op.117) by Francis Thomé?

Andalouse (Op.117) 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 Andalouse?

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 Andalouse?

A typical performance of Andalouse (Op.117) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Andalouse?

Andalouse (Op.117) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.