Bravura-Valse

Archy Rosenthal

RomanticObscurewaltzValse3/4~5 min
H7
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9ABRSM 8

About this piece

The Bravura-Valse is a concert-style waltz designed for display, utilizing the typical flourishes of late romantic piano literature. It blends melodic sentimentality with bravura display elements.

Teacher notes

Requires effective use of rubato to bridge the gap between lyrical sections and virtuosic bursts.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmrubatospeed-agilitypedalingcantabile

Mood

brilliantelegantpassionate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bravura-Valse by Archy Rosenthal?

Bravura-Valse is rated Henle level 7 of 9 — late advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grade 8 and above. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 9.

What level do I need to play Bravura-Valse?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 7 — meaning you can already play level 6–7 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 Bravura-Valse?

A typical performance of Bravura-Valse lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bravura-Valse?

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

What pieces are similar to Bravura-Valse?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Allegro du concerto No.1 by Auguste Dupont, Allegro de Concert pour piano by Vincent Adler, Rhapsody in Blue (Solo Piano) by George Gershwin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.