'O matremmonio d''o Princepe

Ernesto Russo-Galeota

RomanticObscureromanceF majorAndante4/4~4 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

This rare manuscript represents the lighter side of Neapolitan piano literature from the early 20th century. Its distinctive feature is the story-telling quality of the theme, which mirrors the theatrical nature of its title.

Teacher notes

The main challenge is balancing the chords in the right hand to ensure the melody projects over the harmonic support.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicing

Mood

narrativenostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'O matremmonio d''o Princepe by Ernesto Russo-Galeota?

'O matremmonio d''o Princepe is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play 'O matremmonio d''o Princepe?

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 'O matremmonio d''o Princepe?

A typical performance of 'O matremmonio d''o Princepe lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'O matremmonio d''o Princepe?

'O matremmonio d''o Princepe is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 'O matremmonio d''o Princepe?

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