Brise du Bosphore

Gaetano Ferdinando FoschiniOp.24

RomanticObscurewaltzE-flat majorTempo di Valse3/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 3

About this piece

Foschini’s composition is a representative example of the Mediterranean salon style popular in the late Romantic era. The piece features a sentimental character that relies heavily on expressive phrasing.

Teacher notes

Focus on achieving a singing tone in the upper register while keeping the accompaniment accompaniment light.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmcantabilerubatopedaling

Mood

elegantnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Brise du Bosphore (Op.24) by Gaetano Ferdinando Foschini?

Brise du Bosphore (Op.24) 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.

What level do I need to play Brise du Bosphore?

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.

How long is Brise du Bosphore?

A typical performance of Brise du Bosphore (Op.24) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Brise du Bosphore?

Brise du Bosphore (Op.24) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Brise du Bosphore?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Belle of the Ball by Leroy Anderson, Waltz in A minor by Frédéric Chopin, Amapola by Joseph M. Lacalle — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.