Aus 'Heliopolis' (I)(Op.65 No.3)

Franz SchubertD.753

RomanticKnownsonataC majorAllegro moderato4/4~2.5 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 7

About this piece

Schubert's 'Heliopolis I' (D. 753) is a setting of a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe for voice and piano. It is not a sonata movement, but a through-composed Lied.

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Teacher notes

Requires clean articulation and precise execution of rapid passages in the right hand.

Technical focus

alberti-bassfinger-independencearticulationspeed-agility

Mood

energeticbrilliantprecise

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Aus 'Heliopolis' (I)(Op.65 No.3) (D.753) by Franz Schubert?

Aus 'Heliopolis' (I)(Op.65 No.3) (D.753) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play Aus 'Heliopolis' (I)(Op.65 No.3)?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 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 Aus 'Heliopolis' (I)(Op.65 No.3)?

A typical performance of Aus 'Heliopolis' (I)(Op.65 No.3) (D.753) lasts about 2.5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Aus 'Heliopolis' (I)(Op.65 No.3)?

Aus 'Heliopolis' (I)(Op.65 No.3) (D.753) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.