(Ver)suche Frieden...

C. René Hirschfeld

ModernObscurefantasyLento4/4~5 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9ABRSM 7

About this piece

This iteration of the work focuses on an essentialist interpretation of the peace theme without the Opus indicator. It is highly distinctive for its atmospheric soundscape and rigorous, intellectual approach to dissonance.

Teacher notes

Managing the pedal effectively to maintain the atmospheric quality without losing clarity is critical.

Technical focus

dramatic-contrastvoicinglayered-texture

Mood

contemplativemysterious

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is (Ver)suche Frieden... by C. René Hirschfeld?

(Ver)suche Frieden... is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 9.

What level do I need to play (Ver)suche Frieden...?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 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 (Ver)suche Frieden...?

A typical performance of (Ver)suche Frieden... lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for (Ver)suche Frieden...?

(Ver)suche Frieden... is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to (Ver)suche Frieden...?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include (Ver)suche Frieden... by C. René Hirschfeld, La cathédrale engloutie by Claude Debussy, Canope by Claude Debussy — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.