Berceuse

Samuil FeinbergOp.19a

ModernSpecialistberceuseD-flat majorLento6/8~4 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 7

About this piece

This piece is a delicate, late-Romantic to early-Modern lullaby by the Russian virtuoso Samuil Feinberg. It is distinctive for its dense, chromatic harmonic language and lush, layered piano textures.

Teacher notes

Achieving a seamless, balanced tone in the interior voices while maintaining the melodic line is the primary technical hurdle.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatovoicingpedalinglayered-texture

Mood

lyricalcontemplativetender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berceuse (Op.19a) by Samuil Feinberg?

Berceuse (Op.19a) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

What level do I need to play Berceuse?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 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.19a) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Berceuse?

Berceuse (Op.19a) 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 Alleluia by Cécile Chaminade, Barcarolle by Dora Pejačević, Bilder aus dem Süden by Jean Louis Nicodé — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.