Bourrée, au Pavillon d’Auvergne, FP 87

Francis Poulenc

ModernSpecialistsuiteAllegro2/2~1 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

This piece is a neoclassical pastiche by Poulenc that reinterprets the traditional dance form through a 20th-century harmonic lens. It features witty dissonances and sharp, angular phrasing.

Teacher notes

Pay close attention to the stylistic accentuation required for Poulenc's neoclassical character.

Technical focus

articulationvoicingleft-hand-independence

Mood

playfulintellectual

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bourrée, au Pavillon d’Auvergne, FP 87 by Francis Poulenc?

Bourrée, au Pavillon d’Auvergne, FP 87 is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play Bourrée, au Pavillon d’Auvergne, FP 87?

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 Bourrée, au Pavillon d’Auvergne, FP 87?

A typical performance of Bourrée, au Pavillon d’Auvergne, FP 87 lasts about 1 minute.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bourrée, au Pavillon d’Auvergne, FP 87?

Bourrée, au Pavillon d’Auvergne, FP 87 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bourrée, au Pavillon d’Auvergne, FP 87?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 'Valse' for Album des Six by Francis Poulenc, "Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman" - per canones by Riccardo Castagnetti, Banalità leggendarie, Marginalia No.315 by Fulvio Caldini — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.