Question 1

How hard is Concert Study No.1 (Op.9 No.2) by York Bowen?

Accepted Answer

Concert Study No.1 (Op.9 No.2) is rated Henle level 8 of 9 — concert repertoire, roughly diploma level. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Concert Study No.1?

Accepted Answer

You should be comfortable at Henle level 8 — meaning you can already play level 7–8 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 Study No.1?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Concert Study No.1 (Op.9 No.2) lasts about 4 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Concert Study No.1?

Accepted Answer

Concert Study No.1 (Op.9 No.2) 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 Study No.1?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Ballade No.2 by York Bowen, Ballade No.3 by Frédéric Chopin, Ballade No.3 by Frédéric Chopin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.