Au Hameau

Franz BehrOp.74

RomanticSpecialistromanceC majorAndantino4/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 3

About this piece

Franz Behr was a highly successful composer of 'Hausmusik' (home music) in the late 19th century. 'Au Hameau' is a charming example of his melodic style, designed specifically for ease of performance and emotional appeal.

Teacher notes

The challenge is to balance the chords properly so that the upper soprano voice remains clearly defined.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicing

Mood

serenenostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Au Hameau (Op.74) by Franz Behr?

Au Hameau (Op.74) 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 Hameau?

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 Hameau?

A typical performance of Au Hameau (Op.74) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Au Hameau?

Au Hameau (Op.74) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Au Hameau?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Ballet des Papillons by Franz Behr, Ballet des Papillons by Franz Behr, Campane di Natale by Franz Behr — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.