Bénédiction

Charles-Augustin Collin

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

About this piece

Charles-Augustin Collin was a French organist and composer whose keyboard works often served a liturgical function. This piece is a gentle, hymn-like meditation characterized by slow-moving harmonies and a restrained, pious aesthetic.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is legato voicing to ensure the chordal textures sound seamless.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicing

Mood

contemplativeserene

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bénédiction by Charles-Augustin Collin?

Bénédiction 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 Bénédiction?

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 Bénédiction?

A typical performance of Bénédiction lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bénédiction?

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

What pieces are similar to Bénédiction?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Prelude in C major by Johann Sebastian Bach, Gymnopédie No. 2 by Erik Satie, Solace by Scott Joplin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.