Blume und Schmetterling

Georg LieblingOp.11

RomanticObscureromanceG majorAllegretto2/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

A delicate character piece that exemplifies the late 19th-century fascination with nature motifs in miniature piano forms. It uses light, fluttering textures to depict its subject matter.

Teacher notes

Maintain a light, detached touch in the right hand to effectively simulate the movement of the butterfly.

Technical focus

articulationfinger-independencecantabile

Mood

playfulelegantserene

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Blume und Schmetterling (Op.11) by Georg Liebling?

Blume und Schmetterling (Op.11) 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 Blume und Schmetterling?

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 Blume und Schmetterling?

A typical performance of Blume und Schmetterling (Op.11) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Blume und Schmetterling?

Blume und Schmetterling (Op.11) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Blume und Schmetterling?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Au soleil by Sergey Vasilenko, Au soleil by Sergeĭ Nikiforovich Vasilenko, Bluette musicale by Giuseppe Lillo — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.