Beldad de la Luna

Luis Gonzaga Araujo

RomanticObscureromanceE majorAdagio3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

This piece by Brazilian composer Luis Gonzaga Araujo embodies the melancholic beauty typical of 19th-century Latin American piano music. It features expansive, dreamy arpeggios that support a deeply emotive melody.

Teacher notes

The main challenge is balancing the wide-span arpeggiated figures with the expressive requirements of the melody.

Technical focus

arpeggioscantabilerubato

Mood

atmosphericmelancholictender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Beldad de la Luna by Luis Gonzaga Araujo?

Beldad de la Luna 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 Beldad de la Luna?

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 Beldad de la Luna?

A typical performance of Beldad de la Luna lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Beldad de la Luna?

Beldad de la Luna is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Beldad de la Luna?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Ballade by Ricardo Castro, Berceuse by Artur Lemba, Alger le soir by Félix Fourdrain — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.