Fantaisie-valse sur 'Le concert à la cour'

Jacques-Louis BattmannOp.345

RomanticObscurefantasywaltzB-flat majorAllegro moderato3/4~5 min

About this piece

This is an operatic paraphrase by Battmann designed to bring popular theater melodies into the domestic music room. It utilizes decorative figurations common in mid-19th-century salon music.

What makes it challenging

At Henle 3 this is a late-beginner piece — comfortable hands-together playing is assumed, and musical shaping starts to matter. The main demands: sweeping arpeggio figures that must stay smooth across positions; a waltz lilt that needs charm and a flexible left hand; and careful pedaling — clarity depends on the foot as much as the fingers.

Beyond that, expect fine finger independence within the hand.

Teacher notes

Technical proficiency in executing light, even arpeggios is necessary to bring out the decorative character of the piece.

Technical focus

arpeggioswaltz-rhythmpedalingfinger-independence

Mood

brilliantelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Fantaisie-valse sur 'Le concert à la cour' (Op.345) by Jacques-Louis Battmann?

Fantaisie-valse sur 'Le concert à la cour' (Op.345) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play Fantaisie-valse sur 'Le concert à la cour'?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 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 Fantaisie-valse sur 'Le concert à la cour'?

A typical performance of Fantaisie-valse sur 'Le concert à la cour' (Op.345) lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Fantaisie-valse sur 'Le concert à la cour'?

Fantaisie-valse sur 'Le concert à la cour' (Op.345) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Fantaisie-valse sur 'Le concert à la cour'?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Fantaisie brillante sur 'Les géorgiennes' by Jacques-Louis Battmann, Fantaisie brillante sur 'La dame blanche' by Jacques-Louis Battmann, Basquaise by Jacques-Louis Battmann — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.