Bolero

Adolf GutmannOp.35

RomanticObscureboleroC majorAllegretto3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

Adolf Gutmann, a student of Chopin, composed this Bolero with a salon-music aesthetic. It is distinct for its balanced, tuneful melody and traditional harmonic progression.

Teacher notes

The challenge is achieving a balanced voicing where the melody sings over the patterned accompaniment.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingwaltz-rhythm

Mood

eleganttender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bolero (Op.35) by Adolf Gutmann?

Bolero (Op.35) 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 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.35) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bolero?

Bolero (Op.35) 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 Berceuse by Adolf Gutmann, Berceuse by Adolf Gutmann, Ballade by Adolf Gutmann — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.