Berceuse

Adolphe Bouleau-NeldyOp.61

RomanticObscureberceuseG-flat majorLento6/8~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

This Berceuse is a characteristic example of French salon music from the late Romantic period by Adolphe Bouleau-Neldy. It features lush, dense harmonic writing typical of the era's lullabies.

Teacher notes

Achieving an even, seamless tone in the flowing sixteenth-note accompaniment is essential for the cradle-song effect.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubatovoicingflowing-sixteenths

Mood

contemplativeintimateserene

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berceuse (Op.61) by Adolphe Bouleau-Neldy?

Berceuse (Op.61) 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.61) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Berceuse?

Berceuse (Op.61) 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 Ave Maria d'Arcadelt by Franz Liszt, Ave Verum Corpus de Mozart by Franz Liszt, Am Rhein by Heinrich Hofmann — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.