Boléro brillant No.2

Ignace Xavier Joseph LeybachOp.90

RomanticSpecialistboleroA-flat majorAllegro vivace3/4~6 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 7

About this piece

The second Boléro brillant continues Leybach's exploration of Spanish-inspired bravura writing for the salon. It features demanding figurations that require both grace and endurance.

Teacher notes

Develop the agility necessary for the frequent wide-span arpeggios that decorate the melodic lines.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarpeggiosfinger-independencewide-span

Mood

brilliantenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Boléro brillant No.2 (Op.90) by Ignace Xavier Joseph Leybach?

Boléro brillant No.2 (Op.90) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

What level do I need to play Boléro brillant No.2?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 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 Boléro brillant No.2?

A typical performance of Boléro brillant No.2 (Op.90) lasts about 6 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Boléro brillant No.2?

Boléro brillant No.2 (Op.90) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Boléro brillant No.2?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Boléro brillant No.1 by Ignace Xavier Joseph Leybach, Boléro brillant by Ignace Xavier Joseph Leybach, 'Au printemps' de Gounod by Ignace Xavier Joseph Leybach — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.