Berceuse

Swan HennessyOp.13

ImpressionistObscureberceuseLento6/8~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

Swan Hennessy's writing shows early 20th-century impressionistic tendencies blended with traditional romantic forms. It is distinct for its modal inflections and gentle, flowing keyboard figurations.

Teacher notes

Maintain clarity of articulation within the impressionistic atmosphere to avoid muddy pedaling.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubato

Mood

mysteriousintimate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berceuse (Op.13) by Swan Hennessy?

Berceuse (Op.13) 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?

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 (Op.13) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Berceuse?

Berceuse (Op.13) 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 Berceuse by Swan Hennessy, Au Village by Swan Hennessy, Au Village by Swan Hennessy — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.