Berceuse No.1

Aleksander MichałowskiOp.1

RomanticObscureberceuseG-flat majorLento6/8~5 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Michałowski, a renowned interpreter of Chopin, applies a similarly lush, salon-style harmonic language to this lullaby. The work is defined by its sweeping melodic contours and rich chromaticism.

Teacher notes

Focus on the long, seamless phrasing and the subtle integration of arpeggiated figures into the melodic line.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatopedalingvoicingarpeggios

Mood

lyricaltenderserenenostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berceuse No.1 (Op.1) by Aleksander Michałowski?

Berceuse No.1 (Op.1) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play Berceuse No.1?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 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.1?

A typical performance of Berceuse No.1 (Op.1) lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Berceuse No.1?

Berceuse No.1 (Op.1) 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.1?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Berceuse No.2 by Aleksander Michałowski, Ballade by Aleksander Michałowski, Berceuse by Aleksander Michałowski — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.