Berceuse

Albert LavignacOp.18

RomanticObscureberceuseD-flat majorAndantino6/8~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

Albert Lavignac, best known for his treatises, composed this Berceuse with clear, transparent textures. It showcases the Romantic penchant for lullaby-like simplicity and sustained cantabile lines.

Teacher notes

The main difficulty is executing the cantabile melody with appropriate tonal variety while the left hand provides a constant rhythmic backdrop.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatopedalingvoicingarpeggios

Mood

lyricalnostalgicatmospheric

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berceuse (Op.18) by Albert Lavignac?

Berceuse (Op.18) 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.18) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Berceuse?

Berceuse (Op.18) 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 Am Rhein by Joachim Raff, Barcarolle by Anatoly Lyadov, Barcarolle by Anatoly Liadov — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.