Arrival In Nicrus

Murray Renaud

ModernObscureromanceModerato4/4~3 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2ABRSM 2

About this piece

This is a contemporary character piece composed by Murray Renaud for early-intermediate piano students. It is distinguished by its accessible harmonic language and gentle melodic contour.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a smooth, balanced touch between the melody in the right hand and the accompaniment.

Technical focus

cantabilearticulationleft-hand-independence

Mood

contemplativegentle

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Arrival In Nicrus by Murray Renaud?

Arrival In Nicrus is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 2.

What level do I need to play Arrival In Nicrus?

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.

How long is Arrival In Nicrus?

A typical performance of Arrival In Nicrus lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Arrival In Nicrus?

Arrival In Nicrus is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Arrival In Nicrus?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Beside Still Waters by Bernard Hamblen, 'Adeste Fideles' with Variations by W.E. Tipper, Autunno (preludio) by Tatiana Stankovych — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.