Camellien-Walzer

Vincenc VorlíčekOp.8

RomanticObscurewaltzA-flat majorTempo di Valse3/4~5 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

Vincenc Vorlíček’s Camellien-Walzer is a mid-19th-century salon waltz typical of the Bohemian style. It features expansive arpeggiated figures and a graceful, flowing melodic structure.

Teacher notes

Manage the larger span left-hand jumps with precision while maintaining the waltz flow.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmrubatowide-spanarpeggios

Mood

elegantnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Camellien-Walzer (Op.8) by Vincenc Vorlíček?

Camellien-Walzer (Op.8) 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 Camellien-Walzer?

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 Camellien-Walzer?

A typical performance of Camellien-Walzer (Op.8) lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Camellien-Walzer?

Camellien-Walzer (Op.8) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Camellien-Walzer?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Waltz No. 2 by Dmitri Shostakovich, Waltz in C-sharp minor, No. 2 by Frédéric Chopin, Belle of the Ball by Leroy Anderson — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.