Camélia

Frédéric BoscovitzOp.61

RomanticObscureromanceA-flat majorAndante4/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

Camélia is a typical salon-style miniature from the late Romantic era by Frédéric Boscovitz. It is distinguished by its ornate melodic writing and sentimental, expressive qualities.

Teacher notes

Pay close attention to the execution of grace notes and subtle melodic phrasing.

Technical focus

ornamentationcantabilepedalingfinger-independence

Mood

lyricaltenderelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Camélia (Op.61) by Frédéric Boscovitz?

Camélia (Op.61) 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 Camélia?

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 Camélia?

A typical performance of Camélia (Op.61) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Camélia?

Camélia (Op.61) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Camélia?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Black Beauty by Duke Ellington, Berceuse by Rudolf Friml, Albumblatt by Moritz Moszkowski — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.