Au Crépuscule

F.C. CostersOp.83

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

About this piece

F.C. Costers produced several salon-style miniatures during the late 19th century. This work functions as a gentle, accessible character piece typical of domestic musical practice in that era.

Teacher notes

Students must pay close attention to the phrasing and the precise realization of the melodic ornaments.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingarticulation

Mood

nostalgiccontemplative

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Au Crépuscule (Op.83) by F.C. Costers?

Au Crépuscule (Op.83) 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 (Op.83) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Au Crépuscule?

Au Crépuscule (Op.83) 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, Albumblatt by Johannes Brahms, (Four Note) Pavan by Richard Farrant — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.