Felipe Brandes' Ballade No. 2 is a contemporary work that likely features modern harmonic language and virtuosic demands. It aims to create a dynamic and engaging listening experience.
The piece likely requires strong finger dexterity and stamina to navigate its challenging technical passages.
Ballade No.2 (Op.46) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7.
You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.
Ballade No.2 (Op.46) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.