Bolero

César Antonovich CuiOp. 17

RomanticSpecialistboleroC majorTempo di Bolero3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This is a variant record for César Antonovich Cui's Bolero, Op. 17. It shares the same pedagogical profile as the previous entry, focusing on elegant dance-like articulation.

Teacher notes

Students must pay close attention to the specific bolero rhythmic pattern in the left hand without allowing it to drag.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmcantabileleft-hand-independencearticulationvoicing

Mood

elegantnarrativeplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bolero (Op. 17) by César Antonovich Cui?

Bolero (Op. 17) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play Bolero?

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 Bolero?

A typical performance of Bolero (Op. 17) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bolero?

Bolero (Op. 17) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bolero?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 12 Variations in G on 'La Bérgere Célimène' by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bolero by César Cui, Bouquet de mélodies sur 'Les noces de Figaro' by R. P. Cramer — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.