LRSM Repertoire

[iamdopeuarenope]

Hi, I've been thinking about my repertoire for the LRSM diploma from ABRSM and here is what I've been thinking so far:
1. Bach Prelude and Fugue No. 20 in A Minor, WTC 1 BWV 865
2. Mozart Piano Sonata No. 18 in D K576
3. Chopin Scherzo No. 3 in C# Minor Op.39
4. Debussy L'isle Joyeuse (A Major)
5. Scriabin Piano Sonata No. 4 in F# Op.30

I feel like there may be an issue with having 2 sonatas but I really want to keep the Scriabin instead of the Mozart if possible. I'm open to switching the L'isle Joyeuse to Ravel's Jeux D'eau or any similar suggestions, other Romantic works instead of the Chopin would be cool too but I don't have many ideas.

Thanks for the help.

[lelle]

Looks good to me, the Mozart and Scriabin sonatas are as different as can be. Well, ok, not quite, but quite different enough!

[moyukhpiano]

I am not an advanced pianist, but I can suggest that you can include Rachmaninoff Moments Musicaux Op 16 No 6 "Maestoso" in C Major, in your repertoire. Such a beautiful piece.

[dizzyfingers]

Hi, I've been thinking about my repertoire for the LRSM diploma from ABRSM and here is what I've been thinking so far:
1. Bach Prelude and Fugue No. 20 in A Minor, WTC 1 BWV 865
2. Mozart Piano Sonata No. 18 in D K576
3. Chopin Scherzo No. 3 in C# Minor Op.39
4. Debussy L'isle Joyeuse (A Major)
5. Scriabin Piano Sonata No. 4 in F# Op.30

How long is this program?  Seems long.  The Debussy is similar to the prior piece in concept - big romantic piece with a couple contrasting themes and a sensational ending, so I agree that replacing it
with something is a good idea.  Ravel jeu d'eau works.  For even more contrast I would recommend a set of Prokofiev shorter pieces, maybe a couple from opus 12, or maybe something from Out of Doors by Bartok, or some preludes/fugues by Shostakovich to reflect the Bach.

Best of Luck!

[iamdopeuarenope]

How long is this program?  Seems long.  The Debussy is similar to the prior piece in concept - big romantic piece with a couple contrasting themes and a sensational ending, so I agree that replacing it
with something is a good idea.  Ravel jeu d'eau works.  For even more contrast I would recommend a set of Prokofiev shorter pieces, maybe a couple from opus 12, or maybe something from Out of Doors by Bartok, or some preludes/fugues by Shostakovich to reflect the Bach.

Best of Luck!

It's actually only 40 Minutes! (Out of 49:30 possible) The Scriabin Sonata is quite short and the Mozart is one of his shorter ones.

I hadn't thought of that issue with the Debussy, but would the L'isle Joyeuse be considered Romantic? I'll be considering this though. Jeux D'eau is still a little scary to me.

[thorn]

I wouldn't class the Debussy as Romantic, though I get the similarities dizzyfingers points out. And Ravel and Debussy are as different as Chopin and Liszt, so if you're more confident with Debussy's style of writing perhaps look at other options by him- maybe Hommage à Rameau (Images 1) as a breathing space between Chopin and Scriabin- it's the same duration as L'isle Joyeuse so wouldn't spoil your timings.

[iamdopeuarenope]

I wouldn't class the Debussy as Romantic, though I get the similarities dizzyfingers points out. And Ravel and Debussy are as different as Chopin and Liszt, so if you're more confident with Debussy's style of writing perhaps look at other options by him- maybe Hommage à Rameau (Images 1) as a breathing space between Chopin and Scriabin- it's the same duration as L'isle Joyeuse so wouldn't spoil your timings.

I see what you two mean now. I have about equal experience with Ravel and Debussy but the Ravel just looks much harder 

Is my current order fine? And do you have other suggestions for what to fit in the middle? I'm looking for something not SUPER challenging, I thought of a Debussy prelude but I don't want to have another prelude and especially not in the middle of my performance. Unless that's not an issue?

Another idea is maybe replacing the Scherzo with something else, would a Ballade or his Barcarolle fit any better with L'isle Joyeuse? Or anyother romantic composer, though I prefer Chopin like most pianists 

I'm not in a rush to start LRSM (Basically just anytime before 2027) so I'll probably be switching things for a while before I commit to anything.

[dizzyfingers]

I see what you two mean now. I have about equal experience with Ravel and Debussy but the Ravel just looks much harder 

Is my current order fine? And do you have other suggestions for what to fit in the middle? I'm looking for something not SUPER challenging, I thought of a Debussy prelude but I don't want to have another prelude and especially not in the middle of my performance. Unless that's not an issue?

Another idea is maybe replacing the Scherzo with something else, would a Ballade or his Barcarolle fit any better with L'isle Joyeuse? Or anyother romantic composer, though I prefer Chopin like most pianists 

I'm not in a rush to start LRSM (Basically just anytime before 2027) so I'll probably be switching things for a while before I commit to anything.

Why is a Debussy prelude in the middle of a program an issue?  You need a breather after the lengthy and intense Chopin Scherzo 3, that's why I see a problem with L'isle Joyeuse, it's too similar.  A couple Debussy preludes would be perfect.  I don't think Jeu d'eau fits there, it's too Lisztian, something more subdued by Ravel might be okay.  This is my last comment on the topic!

[iamdopeuarenope]

Why is a Debussy prelude in the middle of a program an issue?  You need a breather after the lengthy and intense Chopin Scherzo 3, that's why I see a problem with L'isle Joyeuse, it's too similar.  A couple Debussy preludes would be perfect.  I don't think Jeu d'eau fits there, it's too Lisztian, something more subdued by Ravel might be okay.  This is my last comment on the topic!

I'll take a look at a few