Question 1

How hard is Concert Study (Op.10) by Eugene Goossens?

Accepted Answer

Concert Study (Op.10) is rated Henle level 7 of 9 — late advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grade 8 and above. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Concert Study?

Accepted Answer

You should be comfortable at Henle level 7 — meaning you can already play level 6–7 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?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Concert Study (Op.10) lasts about 4 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Concert Study?

Accepted Answer

Concert Study (Op.10) 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?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Asturias (Leyenda) by Isaac Albéniz, Aus Lohengrin, by Wagner by Franz Liszt, Piano Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp major by Aleksandr Scriabin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.