Boston-valse

Mélanie BonisOp.119

RomanticSpecialistwaltzTempo di Valse3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

Mél Bonis composed highly refined salon music, and this Valse is a masterpiece of late Romantic lyricism. It is characterized by sophisticated chromaticism and a subtle, graceful flow.

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Teacher notes

Achieving a seamless connection between inner voices while maintaining the dance pulse is the main challenge.

Technical focus

rubatocantabilevoicingwaltz-rhythm

Mood

nostalgiceleganttender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Boston-valse (Op.119) by Mélanie Bonis?

Boston-valse (Op.119) 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 Boston-valse?

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 Boston-valse?

A typical performance of Boston-valse (Op.119) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Boston-valse?

Boston-valse (Op.119) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.