Au Crépuscule

F.C. Costers

RomanticObscureromanceAndante4/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 3

About this piece

This iteration by F.C. Costers provides a standard pedagogical study in Romantic phrasing and cantabile playing. Its simplicity of form makes it a useful teaching piece for developing tone production.

Teacher notes

Focus on achieving a singing melodic line while keeping the inner voice accompaniment subdued.

Technical focus

cantabilepedaling

Mood

gentleserene

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Au Crépuscule by F.C. Costers?

Au Crépuscule is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play Au Crépuscule?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 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 Au Crépuscule?

A typical performance of Au Crépuscule lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Au Crépuscule?

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

What pieces are similar to Au Crépuscule?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Au Crépuscule by F.C. Costers, Andantino in C major by Franz Schubert, Au jardin by Théodore Dubois — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.