Camelia

G. C. Santisteban

RomanticObscureromanceModerato2/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 3

About this piece

Camelia is a salon piece by the Latin American composer G. C. Santisteban. It is a light, sentimental work typical of the late nineteenth-century parlor tradition.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a graceful, singing tone in the melodic line while balancing the accompaniment.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatopedaling

Mood

lyricalelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Camelia by G. C. Santisteban?

Camelia 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 Camelia?

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 Camelia?

A typical performance of Camelia lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Camelia?

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

What pieces are similar to Camelia?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Belle of the Ball by Leroy Anderson, Black Beauty by Duke Ellington, American Beauty by Joseph Francis Lamb — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.