Ballet des ondines

Franz HitzOp.296

RomanticObscuresuiteF majorAllegretto3/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

This is a characteristic salon piece by the prolific 19th-century composer Franz Hitz. It is musically distinctive for its light, graceful melody typical of the mid-Romantic amateur piano repertoire.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a graceful, light touch in the right hand while balancing the accompaniment.

Technical focus

cantabilearticulationfinger-independencepedaling

Mood

lyricaleleganttender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Ballet des ondines (Op.296) by Franz Hitz?

Ballet des ondines (Op.296) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play Ballet des ondines?

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 Ballet des ondines?

A typical performance of Ballet des ondines (Op.296) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Ballet des ondines?

Ballet des ondines (Op.296) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Ballet des ondines?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bonne nuit by Franz Hitz, Caquetage by Franz Hitz, Bonjour by Franz Hitz — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.