Berusting

Jacques SaldiënOp.18

RomanticObscureromanceAndante~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

Berusting (Resignation) is a reflective, introspective miniature composed in the late Romantic style. It favors a slow, meditative pace with a focus on harmonic color and sustained melodies.

Teacher notes

Focus on the seamless connection of chords and a sustained, singing tone throughout the phrases.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicing

Mood

contemplativeserene

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berusting (Op.18) by Jacques Saldiën?

Berusting (Op.18) 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 Berusting?

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 Berusting?

A typical performance of Berusting (Op.18) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Berusting?

Berusting (Op.18) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Berusting?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Berusting by Jacques Saldiën, Berusting (op.18) v.2023 by Jacques Saldiën, Baladeuse in de nacht by Jacques Saldiën — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.