Berceuse

Laura NetzelOp.69

RomanticObscureberceuseD-flat majorAndante6/8~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

Laura Netzel, a Swedish composer, wrote this piece with a distinctly Scandinavian melancholy combined with standard European romantic sensibilities. It is a work of great emotional depth within the simple lullaby framework.

Teacher notes

Use sophisticated pedaling to sustain the harmonic shifts without muddying the texture.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubatovoicing

Mood

lyricalnostalgictender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berceuse (Op.69) by Laura Netzel?

Berceuse (Op.69) 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.69) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Berceuse?

Berceuse (Op.69) 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 by Laura Netzel, Ballad by Laura Netzel, Ballad by Laura Netzel — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.