Alrighty, I was playing in one of our dorms (even though if they find out that I don't live their they'll kick me out) in our University and a girl, who has been on and off on the piano, asked me to teach her a piece, one that is fast and impresses, well preferably people that don't play the piano. I played a few pieces like, Un Sospiro (don't know what I was thinking when I played this, don't even know it all), Malaguena, Etude Op. 25 no. 1, Prelude Op. 32 no. 12, and a few others. And she decided she wanted to play Malaguena.
She's played some Rachmaninoff Preludes (such as Op. 3 no. 2), Debussy (such as Clair de Lune), and Chopin nocturnes (Op. 9 no. 2) and others. And she is currently trying to learn Rhapsody in Blue. However she has not completed most of these pieces and was looking for a new one that sort of fast and showy that she wants to learn completely. I haven't really heard all her other unfinished pieces because she played some and ask and left.
So, is Malaguena a good choice since she also says that she doesn't want it too long or technically difficult for her. I wouldn't say that I'm in the position to teach this, but it was actually taught to me by someone so I sort of have everything down.
If not, would you all care to suggest any other pieces that you think might match her level and vague description? I'm studying so I don't really want to bother looking right now.
Thanks
-Chidi