Ashes of Roses

Austin D. Wolfe

RomanticObscureromanceG minorAndante4/4~3 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

This is a sentimental salon piece characteristic of late 19th-century parlor music. It is distinguished by its simple, lyrical melodic line and straightforward harmonic structure.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a seamless, vocal-like legato in the right hand melody.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicingrubato

Mood

melancholicnostalgictender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Ashes of Roses by Austin D. Wolfe?

Ashes of Roses is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play Ashes of Roses?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 2 — meaning you can already play level 1–2 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 Ashes of Roses?

A typical performance of Ashes of Roses lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Ashes of Roses?

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

What pieces are similar to Ashes of Roses?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Butterfly Lovers by Shuwen Zhang, 'Separación'. by Alfredo Nicolás Otero, Für Elise by Ludwig van Beethoven — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.