'O suonno d''o cungedato

Vincenzo Ricciardi

RomanticObscureromanceG majorAndante4/4
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 2

About this piece

This is a lesser-known Italian vocal piece arranged for solo piano in a traditional salon style. It features a straightforward harmonic structure focused on lyrical expression.

Teacher notes

Focus on consistent legato phrasing throughout the lyrical melody lines.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicing

Mood

melancholicintimate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'O suonno d''o cungedato by Vincenzo Ricciardi?

'O suonno d''o cungedato is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play 'O suonno d''o cungedato?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 2 — meaning you can already play level 1–2 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'O suonno d''o cungedato?

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

What pieces are similar to 'O suonno d''o cungedato?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 'Who Knows?' by Ernest Roland Ball, Blues for Rodica by Serban Nichifor, Autumnal by Víctor Carbajo — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.