Brisas del Parnaso

José FerrerOp.6

RomanticObscurecapriceAllegro6/8~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This Opus 6 work by José Ferrer is an virtuosic salon piece characterized by its cascading arpeggios and rhythmic drive. It serves as a classic example of late 19th-century Spanish salon bravura.

Teacher notes

Maintain consistent tempo in the flowing sixteenth-note passages while managing phrasing.

Technical focus

flowing-sixteenthsspeed-agilityarpeggios

Mood

brilliantenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Brisas del Parnaso (Op.6) by José Ferrer?

Brisas del Parnaso (Op.6) 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 del Parnaso?

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 del Parnaso?

A typical performance of Brisas del Parnaso (Op.6) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Brisas del Parnaso?

Brisas del Parnaso (Op.6) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Brisas del Parnaso?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Brisas del Parnaso by José Ferrer, Canto del Bardo by José Ferrer, Brise d'Espagne by José Ferrer — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.