Ballet joyeux

Blas María de Colomer

RomanticObscurewaltzF majorAllegro moderato3/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

Blas María de Colomer was a Spanish composer who wrote effectively in the salon style. This piece captures a lighthearted, dance-like spirit consistent with the 19th-century Spanish piano tradition.

Teacher notes

Work on a supple, flexible approach to the rhythm and maintaining the waltz flow.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatowaltz-rhythm

Mood

playfulelegantnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Ballet joyeux by Blas María de Colomer?

Ballet joyeux 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 Ballet joyeux?

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 Ballet joyeux?

A typical performance of Ballet joyeux lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Ballet joyeux?

Ballet joyeux is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Ballet joyeux?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bourrée by Blas María de Colomer, Ballabile by Blas María de Colomer, Waltz No. 2 by Dmitri Shostakovich — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.