Boston-Waltz

Pedro Astort Ribas

RomanticObscurewaltzTempo di Valse3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

The Boston-Waltz was a popular ballroom dance style in the late 19th century characterized by slower, more flowing movements than the traditional Viennese waltz. This solo piano version captures the salon-music aesthetic of that era.

Teacher notes

Maintain a smooth, lyrical line that flows over the accompaniment without allowing the waltz rhythm to become too rigid.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmpedalingcantabile

Mood

elegantnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Boston-Waltz by Pedro Astort Ribas?

Boston-Waltz 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 Boston-Waltz?

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 Boston-Waltz?

A typical performance of Boston-Waltz lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Boston-Waltz?

Boston-Waltz is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Boston-Waltz?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Waltz No. 2 by Dmitri Shostakovich, Waltz in C-sharp minor, No. 2 by Frédéric Chopin, Belle of the Ball by Leroy Anderson — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.