This arrangement brings together the dramatic highlights of the work, structured to provide a satisfying arc of tension and release. It follows the traditional 19th-century approach of adapting operatic drama for individual pianistic expression.
Pay close attention to the dramatic pacing, using dynamic control to differentiate the varied thematic sections.
Comparable difficulty and character — good candidates for what to learn next.
Bouquet de mélodies sur 'Viviane' is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.
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.
A typical performance of Bouquet de mélodies sur 'Viviane' lasts about 5 minutes.
Bouquet de mélodies sur 'Viviane' is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.
Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bouquet de mélodies sur 'Maître Ambros' by Jacques-Albert Anschütz, Bouquet de mélodies sur 'Werther' by Jacques-Albert Anschütz, Bouquet de mélodies sur 'Thaïs' by Jacques-Albert Anschütz — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.