Bohemian Girl - Second Fantasia

Sydney SmithOp.241

RomanticSpecialistfantasyModerato4/4~6 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

This secondary fantasia provides a lighter, more lyrical take on the opera's motifs compared to Smith's first effort. It reflects the Victorian-era trend of adapting popular operatic melodies for private home performance.

Teacher notes

Focus on the graceful articulation of the fioritura passages which decorate the central operatic themes.

Technical focus

cantabileornamentationpedalingarpeggios

Mood

lyricalelegantnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bohemian Girl - Second Fantasia (Op.241) by Sydney Smith?

Bohemian Girl - Second Fantasia (Op.241) 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 Bohemian Girl - Second Fantasia?

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 Bohemian Girl - Second Fantasia?

A typical performance of Bohemian Girl - Second Fantasia (Op.241) lasts about 6 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bohemian Girl - Second Fantasia?

Bohemian Girl - Second Fantasia (Op.241) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bohemian Girl - Second Fantasia?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bergerette by Sydney Smith, Bergerette. Danse gracieuse. by Sydney Smith, Barcarolle by Sydney Smith — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.