Autumn Reverie

Jean Sarola

RomanticObscureromanceA-flat majorAndante3/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

Autumn Reverie by Jean Sarola is a salon-style character piece reflecting typical late 19th-century sentimental lyricism. It is characterized by its flowing melodic lines and gentle harmonic shifts designed for intimate domestic performance.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a consistent singing tone in the upper voice while keeping the accompaniment subtle.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubatovoicing

Mood

lyricalnostalgicgentle

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Autumn Reverie by Jean Sarola?

Autumn Reverie 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 Autumn Reverie?

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 Autumn Reverie?

A typical performance of Autumn Reverie lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Autumn Reverie?

Autumn Reverie is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Autumn Reverie?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Believe Me, If All those Endearing Young Charms by Irish Folk Music, Blumengruss by Carl Bohm, Barcarolle by Sydney Smith — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.