Berceuse

Charles Samuel Bovy-LysbergOp.67

RomanticObscureberceuseG-flat majorAndante6/8~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

Bovy-Lysberg was a Swiss virtuoso whose output includes several highly refined salon pieces. This Berceuse showcases a high level of elegance and melodic grace in the Romantic style.

Teacher notes

Focus on subtle voicing to make the melody stand out from the decorative accompaniment.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubatovoicingarticulation

Mood

lyricalelegantintimate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berceuse (Op.67) by Charles Samuel Bovy-Lysberg?

Berceuse (Op.67) 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.67) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Berceuse?

Berceuse (Op.67) 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 Canto alla mazurka by Charles Samuel Bovy-Lysberg, Ballade et valse d'Ophélie by Charles Samuel Bovy-Lysberg, Bergeronnette by Charles Samuel Bovy-Lysberg — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.