'Raymonda' - Ballet

Alexander GlazunovOp.57

RomanticWell-knownsuitewaltzA majorAllegro con brio3/4~12 min
H7
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 7

About this piece

This is the most famous excerpt from Glazunov's ballet, known for its lush orchestration and virtuosic writing. It features sweeping melodies and brilliant flourishes characteristic of late Romantic ballet music.

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Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining clarity and brilliance in the rapid passages and balancing the melodic line with the orchestral texture.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarpeggioslarge-chordsoctave-runsarticulationflowing-sixteenths

Mood

brilliantenergeticelegantpowerful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'Raymonda' - Ballet (Op.57) by Alexander Glazunov?

'Raymonda' - Ballet (Op.57) is rated Henle level 7 of 9 — late advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grade 8 and above. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play 'Raymonda' - Ballet?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 7 — meaning you can already play level 6–7 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 'Raymonda' - Ballet?

A typical performance of 'Raymonda' - Ballet (Op.57) lasts about 12 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'Raymonda' - Ballet?

'Raymonda' - Ballet (Op.57) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.