Brise de printemps

Frédéric BrissonOp.117

RomanticObscurewaltzG majorAllegretto3/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 3

About this piece

Frédéric Brisson composed many such trifles for the 19th-century domestic music market. This piece uses a light, dance-like structure to provide accessible charm.

Teacher notes

Pay close attention to the staccato markings in the left hand to provide the necessary rhythmic bounce.

Technical focus

articulationleft-hand-independencewaltz-rhythm

Mood

playfulelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Brise de printemps (Op.117) by Frédéric Brisson?

Brise de printemps (Op.117) 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 Brise de printemps?

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 Brise de printemps?

A typical performance of Brise de printemps (Op.117) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Brise de printemps?

Brise de printemps (Op.117) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Brise de printemps?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include The Entertainer by Scott Joplin, Bach-bwv-anh-114 by Johann Sebastian Bach, Bach-anh-114 by Johann Sebastian Bach — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.