Bijou of 'La Traviata'

Julius E. Müller

RomanticObscurewaltzF majorModerato3/4~5 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This is a parlor-style transcription of themes from Verdi's opera La Traviata. It showcases the 19th-century penchant for operatic paraphrases intended for home salon performance.

Teacher notes

Focus on bringing out the operatic melody while maintaining a light, flexible waltz accompaniment.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmornamentationcantabilepedaling

Mood

elegantlyrical

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bijou of 'La Traviata' by Julius E. Müller?

Bijou of 'La Traviata' 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 Bijou of 'La Traviata'?

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 Bijou of 'La Traviata'?

A typical performance of Bijou of 'La Traviata' lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bijou of 'La Traviata'?

Bijou of 'La Traviata' is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bijou of 'La Traviata'?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Budding Leaves by Julius E. Müller, Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Andante favori by Ludwig van Beethoven — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.