...et l'Angelus sonna... Mélodie

Charles LagourgueOp. 34

RomanticObscureromanceE-flat majorAndante4/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This version emphasizes the melodic 'mélodie' aspect of the Op. 34 set, focusing more on the horizontal voice leading. It is a highly expressive work that demands a delicate touch and careful phrasing.

Teacher notes

Focus on the independent voicing to bring out the primary melody over the secondary harmonic lines.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicingrubato

Mood

contemplativeserenenostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is ...et l'Angelus sonna... Mélodie (Op. 34) by Charles Lagourgue?

...et l'Angelus sonna... Mélodie (Op. 34) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play ...et l'Angelus sonna... Mélodie?

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 ...et l'Angelus sonna... Mélodie?

A typical performance of ...et l'Angelus sonna... Mélodie (Op. 34) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for ...et l'Angelus sonna... Mélodie?

...et l'Angelus sonna... Mélodie (Op. 34) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to ...et l'Angelus sonna... Mélodie?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include ...et l'Angelus sonna... by Charles Lagourgue, Prelude in C major by Johann Sebastian Bach, Gymnopédie No. 2 by Erik Satie — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.