Ballada D major 'Pierwszy pocałunek'

Piotr Tomasz Harasimiuk

ModernObscureballadeD major~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

This contemporary piece captures a sentimental tone, as suggested by its subtitle 'First Kiss'. Its structural approach remains within the bounds of a romantic character piece despite its modern origin.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is to sustain a gentle, romantic atmosphere without succumbing to excessive sentimentalism.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatopedalingvoicing

Mood

tendernostalgiclyrical

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Ballada D major 'Pierwszy pocałunek' by Piotr Tomasz Harasimiuk?

Ballada D major 'Pierwszy pocałunek' 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 Ballada D major 'Pierwszy pocałunek'?

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 Ballada D major 'Pierwszy pocałunek'?

A typical performance of Ballada D major 'Pierwszy pocałunek' lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Ballada D major 'Pierwszy pocałunek'?

Ballada D major 'Pierwszy pocałunek' is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Ballada D major 'Pierwszy pocałunek'?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Berceuse sur le nom de Gabriel Fauré, M.74 by Maurice Ravel, Berceuse sur le nom de Gabriel Fauré by Maurice Ravel, Berceuse by Rudolf Friml — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.