Berceuse

Adele LewingOp.14

RomanticObscureberceuseD-flat majorAndante tranquillo6/8~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

Adele Lewing was a German-American composer and pianist whose salon music reflects the sentimental style of the late Romantic era. This piece focuses on singing tone and sustained atmospheric pedaling.

Teacher notes

Focus on subtle voicing of the inner melody against the arpeggiated accompaniment figures.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicingrubato

Mood

tenderintimatelyrical

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berceuse (Op.14) by Adele Lewing?

Berceuse (Op.14) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. 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 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 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.14) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Berceuse?

Berceuse (Op.14) 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 Albumblatt für Clara Schumann by Johannes Brahms, Bright Eyes by Florence Price, Albumblad, EG 109 by Edvard Grieg — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.