Berceuse

Octávio Bevilacqua

RomanticObscureberceuseD majorAndantino6/8~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

Octávio Bevilacqua was a Brazilian composer whose salon music often blended European romanticism with local melodic sensitivities. This Berceuse is notable for its refined, elegant melodic contours.

Teacher notes

Pay close attention to the delicate voicing required in the middle section of the work.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicing

Mood

nostalgicgentle

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berceuse by Octávio Bevilacqua?

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 Blumenstück Op.19 by Robert Schumann, Bells across the Meadows (Characteristic Intermezzo)) by Albert William Ketèlbey, Valse sentimentale, No. 6 by Pyotr Tchaikovsky — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.