Beauties of Paradise

Louis GobbaertsOp.78

RomanticObscureromanceC majorModerato4/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

This piece is a characteristic salon composition by the prolific Belgian composer Louis Gobbaerts. It features straightforward, diatonic melodies aimed at amateur pianists of the era.

Teacher notes

Ensure the cantabile melody is projected clearly over the chordal or broken-chord accompaniment.

Technical focus

cantabilefinger-independencepedalingarticulation

Mood

serenetender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Beauties of Paradise (Op.78) by Louis Gobbaerts?

Beauties of Paradise (Op.78) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play Beauties of Paradise?

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 Beauties of Paradise?

A typical performance of Beauties of Paradise (Op.78) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Beauties of Paradise?

Beauties of Paradise (Op.78) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Beauties of Paradise?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Alla stella confidente by Louis Gobbaerts, Bolero by Louis Gobbaerts, Canción de Margarita by Louis Gobbaerts — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.