Fanfare RPS is a complex modern work by Carlotta Ferrari featuring angular melodies and irregular rhythmic bursts. It is distinguished by its unconventional harmonic structure and aggressive use of the piano's dynamic range.
At Henle 5 this is a late-intermediate piece — technically substantial, with musical demands to match. The main demands: sharp dynamic and character contrasts held together in one arc; fast passage work that stays light and even at tempo; and precise articulation — the difference between crisp and blurred is the piece.
Beyond that, expect big chords that need weight without harshness.
Students must navigate wide-span leaps and syncopated rhythmic patterns with consistent rhythmic accuracy.
Comparable difficulty and character — good candidates for what to learn next.
A level or two down with the same spirit — ideal if this piece is still out of reach.
Where this piece's skills lead: slightly harder works making similar technical demands.
Lesser-known works by the same hand, at a comparable level.
Fanfare RPS is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.
You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.
A typical performance of Fanfare RPS lasts about 4 minutes.
Fanfare RPS is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.
Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Blue Passion by Carlotta Ferrari, Butterfly Fantasy by Carlotta Ferrari, Bhavapriya Prelude and Fugur by Carlotta Ferrari — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.