Bloemenslaap

Arthur Wilford

RomanticObscureromanceAndante~3 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

A character piece by Arthur Wilford, 'Bloemenslaap' evokes a gentle, floral imagery through flowing lines. It is typical of parlor music from the late Romantic era.

Teacher notes

Develop a warm cantabile tone to sustain the melodic line over the harmonic accompaniment.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicing

Mood

lyricaltender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bloemenslaap by Arthur Wilford?

Bloemenslaap is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play Bloemenslaap?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 2 — meaning you can already play level 1–2 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 Bloemenslaap?

A typical performance of Bloemenslaap lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bloemenslaap?

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

What pieces are similar to Bloemenslaap?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Au matin by Paul Wachs, Albumblad, EG 109 by Edvard Grieg, 'O marenariello by Salvatore Gambardella — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.