Barcarolle

Juliusz ZarębskiOp.31

RomanticSpecialistbarcarolleD-flat majorAndante6/8~6 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9ABRSM 8

About this piece

Juliusz Zarębski was a brilliant pupil of Liszt, and this work reflects his advanced harmonic and pianistic command. It is a highly sophisticated, expansive take on the barcarolle form.

Teacher notes

The main challenge is the sustained voicing throughout the complex and active harmonic accompaniment.

Technical focus

rubatovoicingcantabileleft-hand-independencearpeggios

Mood

nostalgicatmosphericelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Barcarolle (Op.31) by Juliusz Zarębski?

Barcarolle (Op.31) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 9.

What level do I need to play Barcarolle?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 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 Barcarolle?

A typical performance of Barcarolle (Op.31) lasts about 6 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Barcarolle?

Barcarolle (Op.31) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Barcarolle?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Berceuse by Juliusz Zarębski, Berceuse by Louis Moreau Gottschalk, Albumblatt by Aleksandr Glazunov — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.