Bénédiction

Louis James Alfred Lefébure-Wély

RomanticSpecialistromanceE-flat majorAndante4/4~5 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

Lefébure-Wély was a prolific French organist known for light, accessible salon music. This piece, originally composed for the organ, is characterized by a flowing, arpeggiated accompaniment and a decorative, cantabile melody.

Teacher notes

Maintain a smooth, consistent pulse throughout the arpeggiated accompaniment figures.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicingarpeggios

Mood

contemplativesereneelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bénédiction by Louis James Alfred Lefébure-Wély?

Bénédiction is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play Bénédiction?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 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 5 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 Blondette by Louis James Alfred Lefébure-Wély, Bonheur de vivre by Alfredo d'Escragnolle Taunay, Andante by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.