Barcarolle

Dora PejačevićOp.4

RomanticSpecialistbarcarolleA-flat majorAndante6/8~4 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Dora Pejačević was a significant Croatian composer whose works bridge late Romanticism and impressionistic color. Her Barcarolle is intimate and harmonically nuanced, demonstrating a high degree of craftsmanship.

Teacher notes

Attention must be paid to delicate pedaling to ensure harmonic clarity within the flowing, lyrical lines.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubatovoicing

Mood

lyricaltendercontemplative

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Barcarolle (Op.4) by Dora Pejačević?

Barcarolle (Op.4) 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 Barcarolle?

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 Barcarolle?

A typical performance of Barcarolle (Op.4) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Barcarolle?

Barcarolle (Op.4) 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 Dora Pejačević, Berceuse by Dora Pejačević, Berceuse by Samuil Feinberg — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.