Belida et Metidjah

Napoleon Orda

RomanticObscureromanceA-flat majorAndante3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

This is an identical work to Orda's Op. 9, capturing the salon aesthetic of the mid-19th century. Its charm lies in the fluid, vocal-like quality of the primary melody.

Teacher notes

Focus on smooth, cantabile playing throughout the melodic sequences.

Technical focus

rubatocantabilepedaling

Mood

lyricalnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Belida et Metidjah by Napoleon Orda?

Belida et Metidjah 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 Belida et Metidjah?

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 Belida et Metidjah?

A typical performance of Belida et Metidjah lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Belida et Metidjah?

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

What pieces are similar to Belida et Metidjah?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Belida et Metidjah by Napoleon Orda, 'O sole mio by Eduardo Di Capua, Belle of the Ball by Leroy Anderson — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.