Bourrée dans le style ancien

Joseph JongenOp.123

ModernSpecialistsuiteModerato2/4~3 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Jongen’s Bourrée combines neo-classical structure with harmonic colors reminiscent of the early 20th century. It is a stylistically clever homage to the Baroque form.

Teacher notes

Focus on balance between the contrapuntal voices.

Technical focus

counterpointarticulationvoicingflowing-sixteenths

Mood

elegantprecise

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bourrée dans le style ancien (Op.123) by Joseph Jongen?

Bourrée dans le style ancien (Op.123) 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.

What level do I need to play Bourrée dans le style ancien?

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.

How long is Bourrée dans le style ancien?

A typical performance of Bourrée dans le style ancien (Op.123) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bourrée dans le style ancien?

Bourrée dans le style ancien (Op.123) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bourrée dans le style ancien?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Calmes, aux quais déserts by Joseph Jongen, Calmes, aux quais déserts by Joseph Jongen, Partita No. 1 in B-flat major by Johann Sebastian Bach — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.