Berceuse No.11

Konstanty PaschalskiOp.35 No.3

RomanticObscureberceuseG-flat majorLento6/8~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

Konstanty Paschalski’s Berceuse Op. 35 No. 3 is a rare example of Polish salon music from the mid-Romantic era. It is distinct for its rich harmonic color and delicate, nuanced melodic writing.

Teacher notes

The player must master the subtle balance between the inner harmonic voices and the singing upper melody.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicingleft-hand-independence

Mood

melancholicintimatetender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berceuse No.11 (Op.35 No.3) by Konstanty Paschalski?

Berceuse No.11 (Op.35 No.3) 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 Berceuse No.11?

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 No.11?

A typical performance of Berceuse No.11 (Op.35 No.3) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Berceuse No.11?

Berceuse No.11 (Op.35 No.3) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Berceuse No.11?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Angelo by César Cui, Berceuse by Artur Lemba, Berceuse du petit soldat blessé by Cécile Chaminade — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.