Bella Venezia

Gaston Lemaire

RomanticObscureromanceModerato4/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

Gaston Lemaire’s version of this theme offers a sophisticated take on the Italian salon style typical of the early 20th century. It features lush, expressive harmonies typical of its period.

Teacher notes

Focus on the legato connection between chords to maintain the intimate mood.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicing

Mood

elegantintimate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bella Venezia by Gaston Lemaire?

Bella Venezia is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play Bella Venezia?

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 Bella Venezia?

A typical performance of Bella Venezia lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bella Venezia?

Bella Venezia is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bella Venezia?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Brise de mer by Gaston Lemaire, Bonbonnière musicale by Ignaz Moscheles, Berceuse by Charles Samuel Bovy-Lysberg — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.