Bonheur passé

Charles DeliouxOp.70

RomanticObscureromanceAndante con espressione~4 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 6

About this piece

Charles Delioux was a skilled French virtuoso; this piece reflects his ability to combine technical decoration with deep, melancholic sentiment. It is a prime example of the elevated salon repertoire that demands emotional maturity.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is balancing the decorative passage work with the underlying expressive melody.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatoornamentationlayered-texture

Mood

melancholicnostalgicintimate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bonheur passé (Op.70) by Charles Delioux?

Bonheur passé (Op.70) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play Bonheur passé?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 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 passé?

A typical performance of Bonheur passé (Op.70) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bonheur passé?

Bonheur passé (Op.70) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bonheur passé?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Nocturne in C-sharp minor by Frédéric Chopin, Prelude in E minor, No. 4 by Frédéric Chopin, Albumblad by Edvard Grieg — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.