Au soldat inconnu

Casimir RenardOp.184

RomanticObscuremarchC minorGrave4/4~5 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

This is a somber, commemorative piece written in the tradition of funeral marches. It employs heavy, sonorous chords and a slow, measured tempo to achieve its solemn gravity.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is maintaining an even, weighted touch for the heavy chordal progressions without creating a harsh sound.

Technical focus

large-chordsdramatic-contrastarticulationvoicing

Mood

dramaticpowerfulmysterious

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Au soldat inconnu (Op.184) by Casimir Renard?

Au soldat inconnu (Op.184) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play Au soldat inconnu?

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 soldat inconnu?

A typical performance of Au soldat inconnu (Op.184) lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Au soldat inconnu?

Au soldat inconnu (Op.184) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Au soldat inconnu?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 'The King of the Jews' - Incidental Music by Alexander Glazunov, Bäckahästen by Kurt Atterberg, Alleluia by Charles-Valentin Alkan — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.