Ballade No.2

Édouard WolffOp.110

RomanticObscureballade~7 min
H7
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9ABRSM 8

About this piece

Édouard Wolff was a contemporary of Chopin, and his ballades reflect the high-virtuosity aesthetic of the Parisian salons. This work features rapid passage work and demanding octave technicality.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a high level of finger agility while managing the dramatic, large-scale shifts in texture.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarpeggiosdramatic-contrastoctave-runsvoicing

Mood

dramaticpassionatebrilliant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Ballade No.2 (Op.110) by Édouard Wolff?

Ballade No.2 (Op.110) is rated Henle level 7 of 9 — late advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grade 8 and above. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 9.

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

You should be comfortable at Henle level 7 — meaning you can already play level 6–7 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?

A typical performance of Ballade No.2 (Op.110) lasts about 7 minutes.

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

Ballade No.2 (Op.110) 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?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 2 Impromptus brillants sur La part du diable by Édouard Wolff, Bourrée fantasque by Emmanuel Chabrier, Allegro de concert by Frédéric Chopin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.