"Desire to the Spring Breeze"

Shigeru Kan-no

ModernObscureromanceLento3/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

This modern piece employs lush, impressionistic harmonies to evoke a specific emotional landscape. It is distinguished by its delicate layering and the use of space and silence as integral structural elements.

Teacher notes

The primary difficulty is maintaining a seamless, expressive legato through complex pedaling.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubato

Mood

atmosphericcontemplativenostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is "Desire to the Spring Breeze" by Shigeru Kan-no?

"Desire to the Spring Breeze" 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 "Desire to the Spring Breeze"?

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 "Desire to the Spring Breeze"?

A typical performance of "Desire to the Spring Breeze" lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for "Desire to the Spring Breeze"?

"Desire to the Spring Breeze" is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to "Desire to the Spring Breeze"?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include "Japan Perspective" by Shigeru Kan-no, Berceuse by John Ireland, Berceuse, H.8d by Frank Bridge — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.