Bella

Emile WaldteufelOp.113

RomanticSpecialistwaltzD majorTempo di Valse3/4~5 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

This waltz exemplifies the refined ballroom style of the late Romantic era, characterized by smooth, flowing melodic lines. It is distinguished by its graceful architecture and idiomatic writing for the piano of the time.

Teacher notes

Focus on shaping the long, lyrical melodic lines using tasteful rubato and controlled pedaling.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmcantabilepedalingrubato

Mood

elegantnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bella (Op.113) by Emile Waldteufel?

Bella (Op.113) 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 Bella?

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 Bella?

A typical performance of Bella (Op.113) lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bella?

Bella (Op.113) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bella?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Camarade by Emile Waldteufel, Waltz No. 2 by Dmitri Shostakovich, Waltz in C-sharp minor, No. 2 by Frédéric Chopin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.