Etude for audition--any suggestions?

[stee]

Hi all

I have a student who needs an etude for an audition.  She is a late intermediate student and will be performing the Handel g minor Passacaglia and the Vandall f minor Toccata.

I'm looking for an impressive etude that is pianistically accessible for her at this intermediate level.  I have considered the Nakada Etude Allegro and the Liszt d minor Etude Op.1.  I find them both to be lacking in different ways.

Do any of you have suggestions for appropriate etudes--Romantic or Contemporary?

Many thanks!

[bernhard]

What about Heller and Burgmuller (op. 104 and Op. 109)?

[stee]

Hi Bernhard

Thanks for the reply!  I do appreciate it.

Yes I have considered them.  I was hoping to find something with a little more cachet, i.e. more of a concert piece, than the standard etude...rather like the Liszt d minor.    

If the Liszt were just a bit more impressive, it would be the first choice.

Does that help?  

[DarkWind]

How about one of the simpler Ligeti Etudes. The fact that she should know about them is already impressive enough. Plus, looking at the sheet music is really quite something !

[stee]

Hi DarkWind

You must be psychic!  I was just looking at one of the Ligeti Etudes (it starts with half note G's in the right hand)!   I like the idea and I will try to see them all this weekend.
Thanks for your help!