Bouquet de mélodies sur 'Les douze femmes de Japhet'

Jacques-Albert Anschütz

RomanticObscurefantasy~5 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

This piece is a collection of melodic excerpts arranged for piano from the namesake operetta. It showcases the decorative and virtuosic style popular in late 19th-century domestic music.

Teacher notes

Pay close attention to smooth transitions between varying sections and rhythmic stability throughout the arrangements.

Technical focus

cantabilearpeggiosflowing-sixteenthsarticulationwaltz-rhythm

Mood

elegantplayfulnarrative

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bouquet de mélodies sur 'Les douze femmes de Japhet' by Jacques-Albert Anschütz?

Bouquet de mélodies sur 'Les douze femmes de Japhet' 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 Bouquet de mélodies sur 'Les douze femmes de Japhet'?

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 Bouquet de mélodies sur 'Les douze femmes de Japhet'?

A typical performance of Bouquet de mélodies sur 'Les douze femmes de Japhet' lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bouquet de mélodies sur 'Les douze femmes de Japhet'?

Bouquet de mélodies sur 'Les douze femmes de Japhet' is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bouquet de mélodies sur 'Les douze femmes de Japhet'?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bouquet de mélodies sur 'Les fêtards' by Jacques-Albert Anschütz, Bouquet de mélodies sur 'Mam'zelle Nitouche' by Jacques-Albert Anschütz, Bouquet de mélodies sur 'Le papa de Francine' by Jacques-Albert Anschütz — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.