Camille

Nicolas Dalayrac

ClassicalObscurerondoB-flat majorAllegro2/4~6 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Dalayrac’s writing is typical of the transition between the Classical and early Romantic styles. His pieces often feature bright, sparkling passagework.

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Teacher notes

Students must focus on even finger work throughout the rapid scales and arpeggios.

Technical focus

finger-independencearticulationarpeggios

Mood

brilliantenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Camille by Nicolas Dalayrac?

Camille 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 Camille?

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 Camille?

A typical performance of Camille lasts about 6 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Camille?

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