Berceuse

Licinio Refice

ModernObscureberceuseLento6/8~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 5

About this piece

Refice's Berceuse displays an Italianate lyricism infused with liturgical influences. Its distinctive feature is the modal color and fluid transition between thematic sections.

Teacher notes

Work on achieving a warm, vocal-like quality in the upper register.

Technical focus

rubatovoicingcantabilepedaling

Mood

melancholicserenemysterious

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berceuse by Licinio Refice?

Berceuse is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

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 lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Berceuse?

Berceuse 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 Gymnopédie No. 1 by Erik Satie, Gymnopédie No. 2 by Erik Satie, Gymnopédie No. 3 by Erik Satie — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.