At the Cemetery

Aleksandr WinklerOp.23

RomanticObscureromanceC minorGrave4/4~5 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

At the Cemetery is a sombre, evocative work by Russian composer Aleksandr Winkler. It utilizes heavy, chordal textures and chromaticism to create a profound sense of mourning and solemnity.

Teacher notes

Deep, resonant voicing is required to achieve the necessary weight and solemn tone.

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Mood

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is At the Cemetery (Op.23) by Aleksandr Winkler?

At the Cemetery (Op.23) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play At the Cemetery?

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 At the Cemetery?

A typical performance of At the Cemetery (Op.23) lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for At the Cemetery?

At the Cemetery (Op.23) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to At the Cemetery?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Piano Sonata No. 14 'Moonlight', No. 2 by Ludwig van Beethoven, Gymnopédie No. 1 by Erik Satie, Passacaglia by George Frideric Handel — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.