'Twas here the summer breeze wav'd by

Sarah Jane St. Leger

RomanticObscureB-flat majorAndante3/4~3 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 2

About this piece

A gentle salon-style character piece that emphasizes lyrical expansion. It is notable for its flowing, sentimental melodic lines typical of its era.

Teacher notes

Developing a consistent, musical rubato that does not distort the pulse is the main challenge.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubato

Mood

nostalgicserene

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'Twas here the summer breeze wav'd by by Sarah Jane St. Leger?

'Twas here the summer breeze wav'd by is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play 'Twas here the summer breeze wav'd by?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 2 — meaning you can already play level 1–2 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 'Twas here the summer breeze wav'd by?

A typical performance of 'Twas here the summer breeze wav'd by lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'Twas here the summer breeze wav'd by?

'Twas here the summer breeze wav'd by is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 'Twas here the summer breeze wav'd by?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Andantino in A major by Fernando Sor, Berceuse by Rudolf Friml, Au Hameau by Franz Behr — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.