Andante

Alexandre Levy

RomanticObscureromanceE-flat majorAndante4/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This piece by Brazilian composer Alexandre Levy exhibits the melodic sensitivity common in late 19th-century salon music. It is distinguished by its expressive harmonic language and flowing cantabile lines typical of the Romantic era.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a seamless, vocal-like melodic line while balancing the accompaniment beneath.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatovoicingpedaling

Mood

lyricalnostalgictender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Andante by Alexandre Levy?

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

What level do I need to play Andante?

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 Andante?

A typical performance of Andante lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Andante?

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

What pieces are similar to Andante?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Berceuse sur le nom de Gabriel Fauré, M.74 by Maurice Ravel, Berceuse by Rudolf Friml, Berceuse sur le nom de Gabriel Fauré by Maurice Ravel — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.