Branche de lilas

Louis BenoitOp.23

RomanticObscureromanceModerato3/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

This salon piece by Louis Benoit is a charming miniature typical of late 19th-century domestic piano repertoire. It is distinguished by its graceful melodic lines and light, atmospheric accompaniment.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a beautiful, singing tone in the right hand while balancing the delicate chordal accompaniment.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicing

Mood

lyricaltendernostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Branche de lilas (Op.23) by Louis Benoit?

Branche de lilas (Op.23) 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 Branche de lilas?

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 Branche de lilas?

A typical performance of Branche de lilas (Op.23) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Branche de lilas?

Branche de lilas (Op.23) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Branche de lilas?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Berceuse by Louis Benoit, Berceuse by Rudolf Friml, 'O marenariello by Salvatore Gambardella — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.