Ballade No.2 for Piano

Cyril PlanteOp.194

ModernObscureballade~8 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 7

About this piece

Cyril Plante’s Op. 194 is a substantial work that demands significant stamina and pianistic range. It is defined by its orchestral scope and intense, climactic development sections.

Teacher notes

Effective management of the wide-span arpeggios is required for fluid phrasing.

Technical focus

wide-spanarpeggiosdramatic-contrastspeed-agility

Mood

powerfuldramaticnarrative

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Ballade No.2 for Piano (Op.194) by Cyril Plante?

Ballade No.2 for Piano (Op.194) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

What level do I need to play Ballade No.2 for Piano?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 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 Ballade No.2 for Piano?

A typical performance of Ballade No.2 for Piano (Op.194) lasts about 8 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Ballade No.2 for Piano?

Ballade No.2 for Piano (Op.194) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Ballade No.2 for Piano?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Ballade No1 pour piano by Cyril Plante, Ballade No.1 for Piano by Cyril Plante, Ballade No.2 by York Bowen — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.