Brise du soir

Ernest Gillet

RomanticObscureromanceG majorAllegretto3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

Ernest Gillet, primarily known for salon orchestrations, crafts a delicate piano miniature here that features warm, Romantic melodic writing. It stands out for its effective use of registral shifts to suggest an evening breeze.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is balancing the singing melody against the accompaniment while maintaining rhythmic flexibility.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatopedalingleft-hand-independence

Mood

nostalgictenderelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Brise du soir by Ernest Gillet?

Brise du soir 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 Brise du soir?

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 Brise du soir?

A typical performance of Brise du soir lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Brise du soir?

Brise du soir is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Brise du soir?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Au moulin by Ernest Gillet, Berceuse by Rudolf Friml, Cathinka Polka Mazurka by Hans Christian Lumbye — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.