Bonjour Suzon

René de Goussaincourt

RomanticObscurewaltzG majorAndantino3/4~2 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

This is a brief, pedagogical-style salon piece written for the intermediate student. It follows the standard A-B-A form often found in period dance music.

Teacher notes

Students must pay attention to the articulation markings to ensure the piece sounds light and dance-like.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmcantabilearticulation

Mood

tenderelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bonjour Suzon by René de Goussaincourt?

Bonjour Suzon 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 Bonjour Suzon?

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 Bonjour Suzon?

A typical performance of Bonjour Suzon lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bonjour Suzon?

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

What pieces are similar to Bonjour Suzon?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Andantino in A-flat major by Johann Nepomuk Hummel, Blue Rose by Frederic Knight Logan, Blumengeflüster by Franz von Blon — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.