Bonne nuit

Franz HitzOp.200

RomanticObscureromanceAndante~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

Bonne nuit is a sentimental salon piece characteristic of late 19th-century amateur repertoire. It features a simple, song-like melody supported by broken-chord accompaniment typical of Hitz's didactic style.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is maintaining a singing tone in the right hand while balancing the accompaniment beneath.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubatovoicing

Mood

lyricaltendernostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bonne nuit (Op.200) by Franz Hitz?

Bonne nuit (Op.200) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play Bonne nuit?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 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 Bonne nuit?

A typical performance of Bonne nuit (Op.200) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bonne nuit?

Bonne nuit (Op.200) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bonne nuit?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Ballet des ondines by Franz Hitz, C'était un rêve by Franz Hitz, Barcarolle by Franz Hitz — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.