Ave Maria d'Arcadelt

Franz Liszt

RomanticWell-knownromanceC majorAndante4/4~3 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Liszt's arrangement of Arcadelt's choral work highlights the transformation of Renaissance polyphony into a Romantic piano aesthetic. The work is marked by its simplicity and purity of tone.

Teacher notes

Avoid excessive rubato to maintain the essential clarity of the original choral lines.

Technical focus

cantabilevoicingpedalingarticulation

Mood

serenecontemplativeintimate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Ave Maria d'Arcadelt by Franz Liszt?

Ave Maria d'Arcadelt 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 Ave Maria d'Arcadelt?

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 Ave Maria d'Arcadelt?

A typical performance of Ave Maria d'Arcadelt lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Ave Maria d'Arcadelt?

Ave Maria d'Arcadelt is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Ave Maria d'Arcadelt?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Ave Verum Corpus de Mozart by Franz Liszt, Ave Maria (Die Glocken von Rom) by Franz Liszt, Ave Maria after Schubert S558 by Franz Liszt — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.