'La straniera' fantaisie

Pierre François ClodomirOp.101

RomanticObscurefantasy~6 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This is a virtuosic operatic paraphrase based on Bellini's opera La straniera. It is distinctive for its use of flashy bel canto ornamentation typical of 19th-century salon fantasias.

Teacher notes

Focus on balancing the singing melody against rapid, arpeggiated accompaniment patterns.

Technical focus

arpeggioscantabileornamentationspeed-agility

Mood

brilliantelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'La straniera' fantaisie (Op.101) by Pierre François Clodomir?

'La straniera' fantaisie (Op.101) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play 'La straniera' fantaisie?

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 'La straniera' fantaisie?

A typical performance of 'La straniera' fantaisie (Op.101) lasts about 6 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'La straniera' fantaisie?

'La straniera' fantaisie (Op.101) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 'La straniera' fantaisie?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 'Oberon' de C.M. Weber by Pierre François Clodomir, 'Oberon' fantaisie by Pierre François Clodomir, 'L'elisir d'amore' de G. Donizetti by Pierre François Clodomir — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.