Au Matin sur les Cimes

Giselle Galos

RomanticObscureromance~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

Au Matin sur les Cimes by Giselle Galos is a minor salon composition that attempts to capture a scenic landscape through piano texture. It relies on the evocative power of traditional Romantic harmonic language.

Teacher notes

Use sensitive pedaling to create the requested atmospheric sound without blurring the melodic lines.

Technical focus

arpeggiosvoicingpedaling

Mood

atmosphericcontemplativenostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Au Matin sur les Cimes by Giselle Galos?

Au Matin sur les Cimes is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play Au Matin sur les Cimes?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 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 Matin sur les Cimes?

A typical performance of Au Matin sur les Cimes lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Au Matin sur les Cimes?

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

What pieces are similar to Au Matin sur les Cimes?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bluette by Giselle Galos, Berceuse by John Ireland, Berceuse, H.8d by Frank Bridge — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.