Berceuse

Lucien ChevaillierOp.65

RomanticObscureberceuseD-flat majorAndante tranquillo6/8~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

A delicate and charming Berceuse by Lucien Chevaillier that exemplifies the pedagogical focus on tone color in French piano literature. It relies on a hypnotic rhythmic pulse to create its calm atmosphere.

Teacher notes

The student must balance the delicate melodic ornamentation against a very steady, quiet left-hand pulse.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubatovoicing

Mood

tenderserenenostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berceuse (Op.65) by Lucien Chevaillier?

Berceuse (Op.65) 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.65) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Berceuse?

Berceuse (Op.65) 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 Berceuse sur le nom de Gabriel Fauré by Maurice Ravel, Berceuse - Cradle Song by Armas Järnefelt, Berceuse sur le nom de Gabriel Fauré, M.74 by Maurice Ravel — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.