Berceuse

Władysław Żeleński

RomanticObscureberceuseE majorAndante tranquillo6/8~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

Władysław Żeleński’s contribution to the Berceuse genre reflects the mid-to-late Polish Romantic style with refined chromaticism. It is a work that values atmospheric color over virtuosity.

Teacher notes

Pay close attention to finger independence during the more intricate harmonic resolutions.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatovoicingpedalinglayered-texture

Mood

serenenostalgicintimate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berceuse by Władysław Żeleński?

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

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 4 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 Barkarola by Władysław Żeleński, Berceuse by Władysław Żeleński, As in a Rose Jar by Charles Wakefield Cadman — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.