Berceuse

Sant'Anna Gomes

RomanticObscureberceuse~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

Sant'Anna Gomes composed this piece as a lyrical character study for piano. It represents the salon-style Romanticism prevalent in 19th-century Brazil.

Teacher notes

Mastering the phrasing of the inner voices is essential to providing the intended warmth.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicing

Mood

lyricaltender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berceuse by Sant'Anna Gomes?

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 Nocturne in E-flat major, No. 2 by Frédéric Chopin, Andante favori by Ludwig van Beethoven, Black Beauty by Duke Ellington — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.