'Au printemps' de Gounod

Ignace Xavier Joseph LeybachOp.174

RomanticSpecialistromanceF majorAndante3/4~6 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 6

About this piece

Leybach was a master of the drawing-room style, and this transcription of Gounod's song highlights his ability to weave vocal melodies into thick, lush pianistic textures. It is characteristic of the late-Romantic salon genre where song-like melodies are surrounded by delicate filigree.

Teacher notes

The technical difficulty lies in balancing the singing melody against the sweeping accompaniment without blurring the harmony.

Technical focus

cantabileornamentationpedalingvoicing

Mood

lyricaleleganttender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'Au printemps' de Gounod (Op.174) by Ignace Xavier Joseph Leybach?

'Au printemps' de Gounod (Op.174) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play 'Au printemps' de Gounod?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 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 printemps' de Gounod?

A typical performance of 'Au printemps' de Gounod (Op.174) lasts about 6 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'Au printemps' de Gounod?

'Au printemps' de Gounod (Op.174) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 'Au printemps' de Gounod?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Ballade Caprice No.2 by Ignace Xavier Joseph Leybach, Alla stella confidente by Ignace Xavier Joseph Leybach, Boléro brillant No.1 by Ignace Xavier Joseph Leybach — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.