Berceuse

Aloys Tausig

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

About this piece

Aloys Tausig was a minor figure in the Romantic piano tradition who contributed several salon pieces to the repertoire. This work follows the standard lullaby tropes of gentle arpeggiated figures and a flowing, vocal-like melody.

Teacher notes

Maintain a seamless connection between the left-hand arpeggios and the right-hand phrasing.

Technical focus

cantabilevoicingrubatopedaling

Mood

lyricalserenenostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berceuse by Aloys Tausig?

Berceuse 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 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 Berceuse by Aloys Tausig, Berceuse by Georges Bizet, Albumblatt für Frau Betty Schott by Wilhelm Richard Wagner — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.