"Farò come colui che piange e dice"

Gioacchino Rossini

RomanticSpecialistromanceF minorAndantino3/4~3 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

This piece displays the operatic influence characteristic of Rossini's keyboard works. It is distinctive for its dramatic, vocal-like melodic contour and sighing motifs.

Teacher notes

The challenge is to make the piano 'speak' the text-based vocal phrasing without forcing the tone.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatovoicingpedaling

Mood

melancholicintimatenarrative

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is "Farò come colui che piange e dice" by Gioacchino Rossini?

"Farò come colui che piange e dice" is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play "Farò come colui che piange e dice"?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 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 "Farò come colui che piange e dice"?

A typical performance of "Farò come colui che piange e dice" lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for "Farò come colui che piange e dice"?

"Farò come colui che piange e dice" is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to "Farò come colui che piange e dice"?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Ballade by Nathan Shirley, Ballade in E minor, JB 2:43 by Bedřich Smetana, Ballade No.2 by Richard St. Clair — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.