Awakening of love

Adolf Lotter

RomanticObscureromanceA-flat majorAdagio4/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

Adolf Lotter was a prolific composer and arranger of light orchestral and piano music in the early 20th century. This piece is a typical sentimental romance featuring a sweeping, lyrical melody supported by lush harmony.

Teacher notes

The performer must master the art of rubato to keep the melody from sounding mechanical.

Technical focus

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Mood

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Awakening of love by Adolf Lotter?

Awakening of love 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 Awakening of love?

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 Awakening of love?

A typical performance of Awakening of love lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Awakening of love?

Awakening of love is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Awakening of love?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Für Elise by Ludwig van Beethoven, Pavane pour une infante défunte by Maurice Ravel, Brigg Fair by Percy Grainger — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.