Ballet Pompadour

Georges BachmannOp.16

RomanticObscurewaltzG majorModerato grazioso3/4~4 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Bachmann's Ballet Pompadour is a quintessential example of refined salon music meant to evoke the elegance of the Rococo period. It relies on a flowing melody supported by a standard dance-inspired accompaniment.

Teacher notes

Careful pedaling is required to maintain the clarity of the harmonic shifts between the melodic phrases.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmcantabilerubatopedaling

Mood

eleganttender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Ballet Pompadour (Op.16) by Georges Bachmann?

Ballet Pompadour (Op.16) 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 Ballet Pompadour?

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 Ballet Pompadour?

A typical performance of Ballet Pompadour (Op.16) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Ballet Pompadour?

Ballet Pompadour (Op.16) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Ballet Pompadour?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Andante by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Andante favori by Ludwig van Beethoven, Berceuse from Dolly suite by Gabriel Fauré — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.