Bel chiaro di luna

Charles Oberthürop.91

RomanticObscureromanceD-flat majorAndante6/8~4 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

This is a sentimental character piece by the prolific harpist and composer Charles Oberthür. It is characterized by its lush, harp-like textures adapted for the keyboard and its graceful, singing melodic line.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a smooth, singing tone in the right hand while balancing the arpeggiated accompaniment.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubatovoicing

Mood

lyricaltenderatmospheric

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bel chiaro di luna (op.91) by Charles Oberthür?

Bel chiaro di luna (op.91) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play Bel chiaro di luna?

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 Bel chiaro di luna?

A typical performance of Bel chiaro di luna (op.91) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bel chiaro di luna?

Bel chiaro di luna (op.91) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bel chiaro di luna?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Au matin rose by André Bloch, Black Beauty by Duke Ellington, Bright Eyes by Florence Price — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.