At Twilight

Percy Grainger

ModernSpecialistromance~4 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Grainger's 'At Twilight' showcases his unique harmonic language, blending impressionistic colors with his idiosyncratic folk-inspired sensibilities. The writing is dense and requires sensitive ear work.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is layering the voices to maintain the clarity of the atmospheric harmonic shifts.

Technical focus

voicingpedalingcantabilelayered-texture

Mood

atmosphericmysteriousintimate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is At Twilight by Percy Grainger?

At Twilight is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play At Twilight?

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.

How long is At Twilight?

A typical performance of At Twilight lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for At Twilight?

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

What pieces are similar to At Twilight?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Brigg Fair by Percy Grainger, Ballade by Germaine Tailleferre, Berceuse by Gabriel Grovlez — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.