Barcarole No.2 Op.24

Alfred Grünfeld

RomanticObscurebarcarolleAllegretto6/8~4 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Grünfeld's second barcarolle continues the tradition of mid-to-late Romantic keyboard writing with a focus on harmonic color. The piece is distinct for its graceful arpeggiated figures that color the atmospheric soundscape.

Teacher notes

Ensure that the arpeggiated accompaniment remains subordinate to the primary melodic voice.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatovoicingarpeggiospedaling

Mood

lyricalelegantserene

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Barcarole No.2 Op.24 by Alfred Grünfeld?

Barcarole No.2 Op.24 is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play Barcarole No.2 Op.24?

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.

How long is Barcarole No.2 Op.24?

A typical performance of Barcarole No.2 Op.24 lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Barcarole No.2 Op.24?

Barcarole No.2 Op.24 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Barcarole No.2 Op.24?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Barcarole by Alfred Grünfeld, Barcarole No.1 Op.21 by Alfred Grünfeld, Barcarole No.3 Op.38 by Alfred Grünfeld — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.