Berceuse

Philipp LamouryOp.16

RomanticObscureberceuseD-flat majorAndante6/8~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

Philipp Lamoury was a late 19th-century composer whose works are firmly rooted in the tradition of piano salon music. This Berceuse features a traditional, warm harmonic progression typical of the period.

Teacher notes

Pay close attention to smooth, connected pedaling to bridge the gaps between the harmonic changes.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicingrubato

Mood

serenetenderintimate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berceuse (Op.16) by Philipp Lamoury?

Berceuse (Op.16) 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 (Op.16) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Berceuse?

Berceuse (Op.16) 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 La fille aux cheveux de lin by Claude Debussy, Consolation No. 3 by Franz Liszt, At Bedtime, TH 70 by Pyotr Tchaikovsky — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.