Bergerie op.48

Jean Henri Ravina

RomanticObscureromanceA-flat majorModerato6/8~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

Ravina's work is a typical Romantic miniature characterized by a flowing compound meter. It is musically distinctive for its lush harmonic shifts that decorate a simple folk-like theme.

Teacher notes

Focus on the subtle use of the damper pedal to sustain harmony without blurring the texture.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingflowing-sixteenths

Mood

nostalgicintimate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bergerie op.48 by Jean Henri Ravina?

Bergerie op.48 is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play Bergerie op.48?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 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 Bergerie op.48?

A typical performance of Bergerie op.48 lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bergerie op.48?

Bergerie op.48 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bergerie op.48?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Calinerie by Jean Henri Ravina, Für Elise by Ludwig van Beethoven, Prelude in E minor, No. 4 by Frédéric Chopin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.