Charles-Marie Widor's "6 Mélodies" Op. 22 are sophisticated and elegantly written pieces, showcasing a refined melodic sense and idiomatic piano writing. They represent the French Romantic tradition with clarity and grace.
Developing a nuanced touch and precise control of voicing are crucial for bringing out the intricate textures and lyrical beauty of these works.
6 Mélodies (Op.22) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.
You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.
A typical performance of 6 Mélodies (Op.22) lasts about 13 minutes.
6 Mélodies (Op.22) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.