Aus Litauen

Max LaurischkusOp.23

RomanticObscureromance~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

Max Laurischkus’s Aus Litauen consists of atmospheric miniatures influenced by Baltic folk idioms. The style is notably reflective, utilizing chromatic inflections to convey a sense of melancholy and national character.

Teacher notes

Focus on the subtle changes in voicing required to color the shifting harmonic landscapes.

Technical focus

cantabilearticulationvoicingrubato

Mood

atmosphericcontemplative

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Aus Litauen (Op.23) by Max Laurischkus?

Aus Litauen (Op.23) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play Aus Litauen?

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 Aus Litauen?

A typical performance of Aus Litauen (Op.23) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Aus Litauen?

Aus Litauen (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 Aus Litauen?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Gymnopédie No. 1 by Erik Satie, Gnossienne No. 1 by Erik Satie, Ave Maria (Die Glocken von Rom) by Franz Liszt — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.