Cakrawala

Krisna Setiawan

ModernObscurepreludeAndante4/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

Cakrawala, meaning 'horizon' in Indonesian, is a contemporary piece utilizing evocative, expansive textures. It explores soundscapes that feel both modern and culturally resonant.

Teacher notes

Focus on controlling the resonance through careful pedaling to sustain the atmospheric sonorities.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicing

Mood

contemplativeatmospheric

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Cakrawala by Krisna Setiawan?

Cakrawala 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 Cakrawala?

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 Cakrawala?

A typical performance of Cakrawala lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Cakrawala?

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

What pieces are similar to Cakrawala?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Gymnopédie No. 1 by Erik Satie, Gnossienne No. 1 by Erik Satie, Ave Maria (Die Glocken von Rom) by Franz Liszt — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.