Brisas de España

Óscar de la CinnaOp.690

RomanticObscurewaltzModerato3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This is a salon waltz from the late Romantic era by the Belgian-born pianist Óscar de la Cinna. It is characterized by its graceful melodic lines and lighthearted Iberian rhythmic influence typical of salon music of the time.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a steady waltz pulse while applying expressive rubato to the lyrical melodic passages.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmcantabilerubatoarpeggios

Mood

elegantnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Brisas de España (Op.690) by Óscar de la Cinna?

Brisas de España (Op.690) 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 Brisas de España?

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 Brisas de España?

A typical performance of Brisas de España (Op.690) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Brisas de España?

Brisas de España (Op.690) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Brisas de España?

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.