Question 1

How hard is Concert Étude (Op.20) by Robert Alexander?

Accepted Answer

Concert Étude (Op.20) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Concert Étude?

Accepted Answer

You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

Question 3

How long is Concert Étude?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Concert Étude (Op.20) lasts about 5 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Concert Étude?

Accepted Answer

Concert Étude (Op.20) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

Question 5

What pieces are similar to Concert Étude?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Allegro di bravura by Franz Liszt, Bohemian Dance by Rudolf Friml, Bilder aus Ungarn by Xaver Scharwenka — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.