This is a variant spelling entry for the work Op. 345 by Hatzimichelakis. The music focuses on long-breathed phrases and a narrative quality that suggests movement and transition.
At Henle 4 this is an intermediate piece that expects secure technique and real attention to phrasing. The main demands: a true singing tone, with the melody floating above the accompaniment; rubato that must breathe naturally without losing the pulse; and chord voicing — bringing out one note inside a handful of others.
Focus on the connection between phrases to create a seamless, narrative flow.
Comparable difficulty and character — good candidates for what to learn next.
A level or two down with the same spirit — ideal if this piece is still out of reach.
Where this piece's skills lead: slightly harder works making similar technical demands.
Departurem (Op.345) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.
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.
A typical performance of Departurem (Op.345) lasts about 4 minutes.
Departurem (Op.345) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.
Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Departure by George Hatzimichelakis, Departure for piano by George Hatzimichelakis, Departure by George Hatzimichelakis — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.