Berceuse

Charles de Balorre

RomanticObscureberceuseLento6/8~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

This is a salon-style character piece that exemplifies late-19th-century French Romantic sensibilities. It is distinguished by its gentle, lyrical charm and straightforward, idiomatic piano writing.

Teacher notes

The student must work on maintaining a balanced, singing top voice against the rhythmic accompaniment.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicing

Mood

sereneintimate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berceuse by Charles de Balorre?

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

What level do I need to play Berceuse?

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 Berceuse?

A typical performance of Berceuse lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Berceuse?

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

What pieces are similar to Berceuse?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include La fille aux cheveux de lin by Claude Debussy, Ave Maria d'Arcadelt by Franz Liszt, Consolation No. 3 by Franz Liszt — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.