Awakening

Hans EngelmannOp.620 No.2

RomanticObscureromanceF majorAndante4/4~4 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

Hans Engelmann was a prolific composer of light salon music common in American households of the early 20th century. This piece is a sentimental, expressive work focusing on melody and accompaniment texture.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is balancing the singing melody against the undulating arpeggiated accompaniment.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicingrubato

Mood

lyricaltendercontemplative

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Awakening (Op.620 No.2) by Hans Engelmann?

Awakening (Op.620 No.2) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play Awakening?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 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?

A typical performance of Awakening (Op.620 No.2) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Awakening?

Awakening (Op.620 No.2) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Awakening?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bohemian Melody by William Vincent Wallace, Berceuse by Laura Netzel, Blumengruss by Wilhelm Lege — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.