Blaue Augen-blauer Himmel

Oscar FetrásOp.75

RomanticObscurewaltzF majorWalzer3/4~4 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

This is a charming salon-style waltz by the popular German dance composer Oscar Fetrás. It is characterized by its lighthearted melodic invention and typical late 19th-century ballroom rhythmic structure.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a steady, buoyant waltz rhythm without rushing the melodic phrasing.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmarticulationvoicingcantabile

Mood

elegantplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Blaue Augen-blauer Himmel (Op.75) by Oscar Fetrás?

Blaue Augen-blauer Himmel (Op.75) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play Blaue Augen-blauer Himmel?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 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 Blaue Augen-blauer Himmel?

A typical performance of Blaue Augen-blauer Himmel (Op.75) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Blaue Augen-blauer Himmel?

Blaue Augen-blauer Himmel (Op.75) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Blaue Augen-blauer Himmel?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Blumenreigen by Oscar Fetrás, Boccaccio-Walzer by Oscar Fetrás, The Entertainer by Scott Joplin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.