Bohême

Aurélio Cavalcanti

RomanticObscureromanceModerato3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This piece by Brazilian composer Aurélio Cavalcanti follows the tradition of European salon music transposed to a Latin American context. It utilizes a typical ternary structure with a focus on melodic charm and harmonic simplicity.

Teacher notes

Focus on the balance between the melodic line and the delicate left-hand accompaniment patterns.

Technical focus

arpeggioscantabilepedalingwaltz-rhythmornamentation

Mood

lyricalelegantnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bohême by Aurélio Cavalcanti?

Bohême 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 Bohême?

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 Bohême?

A typical performance of Bohême lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bohême?

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

What pieces are similar to Bohême?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Beijos by Aurélio Cavalcanti, Altiva by Aurélio Cavalcanti, Artística by Aurélio Cavalcanti — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.