'O sentimento

Eduardo Di Capua

RomanticObscureromanceA minorAndante3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

Eduardo Di Capua, famous for 'O sole mio', imbues this piece with a deep, vocal-style sentimentality typical of the Neapolitan song era. It is distinguished by its expressive, sighing melodic intervals.

Teacher notes

Mastering the cantabile tone is essential, requiring careful control over the weight of the fingers.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatovoicing

Mood

melancholicnostalgictender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'O sentimento by Eduardo Di Capua?

'O sentimento 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 'O sentimento?

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 'O sentimento?

A typical performance of 'O sentimento lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'O sentimento?

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

What pieces are similar to 'O sentimento?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 'E tiempe! by Eduardo Di Capua, 'A luntananza by Eduardo Di Capua, 'O sole mio by Eduardo Di Capua — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.