Question 1

How hard is Cortège funèbre d’un Samouraï (Op.37) by Emmanuel Rhené-Baton?

Accepted Answer

Cortège funèbre d’un Samouraï (Op.37) is rated Henle level 7 of 9 — late advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grade 8 and above. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 9.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Cortège funèbre d’un Samouraï?

Accepted Answer

You should be comfortable at Henle level 7 — meaning you can already play level 6–7 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

Question 3

How long is Cortège funèbre d’un Samouraï?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Cortège funèbre d’un Samouraï (Op.37) lasts about 5 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Cortège funèbre d’un Samouraï?

Accepted Answer

Cortège funèbre d’un Samouraï (Op.37) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

Question 5

What pieces are similar to Cortège funèbre d’un Samouraï?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Ballade No.2 by Emmanuel Rhené-Baton, Asturias (Leyenda) by Isaac Albéniz, Berceuse élégiaque, BV 252a by Ferruccio Busoni — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.