Canto de cuna para los huérfanos de España

Joaquín Nin

ModernSpecialistberceuseC-sharp minorLento4/4~5 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 7

About this piece

A deeply poignant work written by Nin to express solidarity with Spanish war victims. It is distinct for its hauntingly simple melody and sparse, evocative accompaniment that builds into a powerful climax.

Teacher notes

The challenge lies in the control of the voicing in the middle section as the volume intensifies.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubatovoicing

Mood

melancholictendernarrative

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Canto de cuna para los huérfanos de España by Joaquín Nin?

Canto de cuna para los huérfanos de España is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

What level do I need to play Canto de cuna para los huérfanos de España?

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 Canto de cuna para los huérfanos de España?

A typical performance of Canto de cuna para los huérfanos de España lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Canto de cuna para los huérfanos de España?

Canto de cuna para los huérfanos de España is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Canto de cuna para los huérfanos de España?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Pavane pour une infante défunte by Maurice Ravel, Berceuse héroïque by Claude Debussy, Canon by Sergei Rachmaninoff — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.