At twilight

Cuthbert Harris

RomanticObscureromance~2 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

Cuthbert Harris wrote many teaching pieces for piano, and this selection provides a standard example of late nineteenth-century educational literature. It focuses on maintaining a singing tone.

Teacher notes

Ensure the student demonstrates a clear distinction between the melody and the accompanimental chords.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingarticulation

Mood

gentlecontemplative

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is At twilight by Cuthbert Harris?

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

What level do I need to play At twilight?

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 At twilight?

A typical performance of At twilight lasts about 2 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 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.