A work by the Norwegian composer Ole Olsen, this bolero features a more Northern interpretation of the Spanish dance form. It relies on melodic lines over a persistent rhythmic ostinato.
Focus on the balance between the melodic voice and the rhythmic accompaniment in the left hand.
Comparable difficulty and character — good candidates for what to learn next.
Bolero (Op.48) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.
You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.
A typical performance of Bolero (Op.48) lasts about 4 minutes.
Bolero (Op.48) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.
Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Alfedans by Ole Olsen, Broderbud by Ole Olsen, Barcarole by Ole Olsen — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.