Auf einer Burg

Heinrich NealOp.58

RomanticObscureromanceE-flat majorAndante4/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This is a minor Romantic character piece likely influenced by the mid-19th-century salon style. It is characterized by its song-like melody and modest harmonic structure.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is maintaining a consistent singing tone while balancing the inner voicing against the melody.

Technical focus

cantabilevoicingpedalingrubato

Mood

lyricalnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Auf einer Burg (Op.58) by Heinrich Neal?

Auf einer Burg (Op.58) 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 Auf einer Burg?

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 Auf einer Burg?

A typical performance of Auf einer Burg (Op.58) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Auf einer Burg?

Auf einer Burg (Op.58) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Auf einer Burg?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Ballade by Heinrich Neal, 'O sole mio by Eduardo Di Capua, Belle of the Ball by Leroy Anderson — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.