Being moved into a false world

Alexander MekaevOp.179

ModernObscurepreludeLento3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

Being moved into a false world is a contemporary programmatic work evoking a sense of surrealism and distance. Its structure relies on fluid, atmospheric textures rather than traditional tonal development.

Teacher notes

The technical difficulty lies in balancing layered chordal textures while maintaining a consistent, expressive sense of rubato.

Technical focus

layered-texturerubatopedaling

Mood

atmosphericmelancholic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Being moved into a false world (Op.179) by Alexander Mekaev?

Being moved into a false world (Op.179) 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 Being moved into a false world?

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 Being moved into a false world?

A typical performance of Being moved into a false world (Op.179) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Being moved into a false world?

Being moved into a false world (Op.179) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Being moved into a false world?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Being moved into a false world 0p.179 by Alexander Mekaev, "Kennst du das Land?" op. 105 by Alexander Mekaev, Before the eclipse op. 71 by Alexander Mekaev — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.