Bohêma

Eugène Ketterer

RomanticObscureromanceE-flat majorAndante3/4~5 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

Eugène Ketterer was a prolific composer of salon music during the mid-19th century. Bohêma is a characteristic light romantic character piece designed to showcase grace and expressive tone.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is maintaining a consistent waltz pulse while applying the expressive rubato common to salon-style Romantic literature.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatowaltz-rhythmornamentationpedaling

Mood

lyricaleleganttender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bohêma by Eugène Ketterer?

Bohêma 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 Bohêma?

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 Bohêma?

A typical performance of Bohêma lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bohêma?

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

What pieces are similar to Bohêma?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Ballade by Eugène Ketterer, Bellone by Eugène Ketterer, Caprice hongrois by Eugène Ketterer — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.