Cambrioleur d'amour

Rodolphe Berger

RomanticObscurewaltzD minorValse lente3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

A charming and evocative salon waltz, reflective of the French light music style of the late 19th century. It emphasizes fluid melodic phrasing over complex technical bravura.

Teacher notes

Work on achieving a graceful, swaying waltz feel without rushing the downbeat.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmcantabilerubato

Mood

elegantnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Cambrioleur d'amour by Rodolphe Berger?

Cambrioleur d'amour 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 Cambrioleur d'amour?

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 Cambrioleur d'amour?

A typical performance of Cambrioleur d'amour lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Cambrioleur d'amour?

Cambrioleur d'amour is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Cambrioleur d'amour?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bande joyeuse by Rodolphe Berger, Bridge by Rodolphe Berger, Waltz No. 2 by Dmitri Shostakovich — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.