Beauties of Iolanthe

Henry Maylath

RomanticObscurewaltzF majorTempo di Valse3/4~4 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

This is a salon-style waltz composed during the mid-to-late 19th century in the United States. It is distinctive for its lighthearted melodic appeal and traditional harmonic structure typical of American parlor music.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a steady dance pulse while balancing the melody against the accompaniment.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmalberti-basscantabilearticulation

Mood

elegantplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Beauties of Iolanthe by Henry Maylath?

Beauties of Iolanthe 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 Beauties of Iolanthe?

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 Beauties of Iolanthe?

A typical performance of Beauties of Iolanthe lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Beauties of Iolanthe?

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

What pieces are similar to Beauties of Iolanthe?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bouton de Rose by Henry Maylath, Belvédère by Henry Maylath, Beside the Sea by Henry Maylath — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.