Bonheur de se revoir

Jean-Amédée Lefroid de MéreauxOp.39

RomanticObscureromanceAndantino~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

This piece by Jean-Amédée Lefroid de Méreaux displays the refined, ornamented style of early Romantic French piano music. It features a decorative, song-like melody that prioritizes grace and lyrical expression.

Teacher notes

Ornaments should be executed with precision, sounding as natural extensions of the melodic line.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatoornamentationvoicing

Mood

tendernostalgiclyrical

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bonheur de se revoir (Op.39) by Jean-Amédée Lefroid de Méreaux?

Bonheur de se revoir (Op.39) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play Bonheur de se revoir?

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 Bonheur de se revoir?

A typical performance of Bonheur de se revoir (Op.39) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bonheur de se revoir?

Bonheur de se revoir (Op.39) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bonheur de se revoir?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Berceuse by Jean-Amédée Lefroid de Méreaux, Boléro by Jean-Amédée Lefroid de Méreaux, 'Les Cloches' by Jean-Amédée Lefroid de Méreaux — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.