...et l'Angelus sonna...

Charles LagourgueOp.34

RomanticObscureromanceE-flat majorAndante religioso4/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This late-Romantic work captures the quiet, meditative quality of a church bell sounding in the distance. Its texture is marked by rich, sustained harmonies that evoke a prayerful atmosphere.

Teacher notes

The student must learn to sustain the resonance of the chords without blurring the harmonic changes.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicing

Mood

contemplativeserenetender

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Frequently asked questions

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

...et l'Angelus sonna... (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...?

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...?

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

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

...et l'Angelus sonna... (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...?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include ...et l'Angelus sonna... Mélodie by Charles Lagourgue, Solace by Scott Joplin, Benedizione nuziale by Giovanni Sgambati — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.