Blaubart

Karl Michael ZiehrerOp.67

RomanticObscurewaltzF majorTempo di Valse3/4~6 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Ziehrer, a contemporary of Strauss, composed this piece with a theatrical flair. It is a more robust, symphonic-style waltz compared to standard drawing-room pieces.

Teacher notes

Pay close attention to the large chords in the left hand to ensure rhythmic stability.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmlarge-chordsdramatic-contrast

Mood

powerfulenergeticelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Blaubart (Op.67) by Karl Michael Ziehrer?

Blaubart (Op.67) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play Blaubart?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 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 Blaubart?

A typical performance of Blaubart (Op.67) lasts about 6 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Blaubart?

Blaubart (Op.67) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Blaubart?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Blumengeister by Karl Michael Ziehrer, 12 Variations on "Ah vous dirais-je, Maman" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Maple Leaf Rag by Scott Joplin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.