Hi. I am working on my ARCT exam. I have all the pieces down except for the concert etude. Here is the pieces I already have:
Works of J.S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue in C Major (Book I)
Sonata: Beethoven Pathetique
Romantic: Schumann Papilions
Early 20th Century: Debussy Poissons de Orr
20th Century: a Chinese folk song arrangement (1 own choice allowed). Quite challenging. A lot of little trills, fast octaves, really far reaches. It is like La Campanella, slightly easier but technically around the same. About 8 minutes. Just would like to bring out a refreshing and unique selection here. Not some Prokofiev or something that the
examiner would have heard millions of times.
Now the concert etude. I would like to have something that is musically engaging and does not tire the hands to a degree that I cannot bring it out with my best quality. I don't know but I would love it if I can play a Chopin etude here, but any suggestions are welcome. Thanks!