Berceuse

Georges Jean PfeifferOp.53

RomanticObscureberceuseG-flat majorAndantino6/8~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

Georges Jean Pfeiffer was a respected French composer associated with the Cercle de l'Union artistique. This piece is a refined example of the French Berceuse style, featuring sophisticated harmonic shifts.

Teacher notes

Pay close attention to the harmonic inner voices that enrich the melody throughout the piece.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicingrubato

Mood

lyricalsereneelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berceuse (Op.53) by Georges Jean Pfeiffer?

Berceuse (Op.53) 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.53) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Berceuse?

Berceuse (Op.53) 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 Boléro de concert by Georges Jean Pfeiffer, Bonne humeur by Cécile Chaminade, Amarante by Edouard Silas — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.