
Trinity want 37-43 mins, ABRSM want 40 mins plus/minus 10% which works out 36-44 mins. The difference in playing time between the two exams is miniscule. They are the item on my program that I refuse to budge on, so if LTCL only allow one, then that's my decision made! LRSM specifically says "one, two or three of the 6 Images", LTCL does need clarification I think. Although the LRSM syllabus says prior approval is not needed for own choice items, I'd still rather not be penalised if they thought The Carousel Waltz wasn't on par with the rest of the syllabus. But that is a totally subjective comment that shouldn't be given too much weight in the decision. Although in either you should aim for the best you can possibly give, I've always had the impression that Trinity are slightly more forgiving of slips at this level than the ABRSM. The thing that makes LRSM more challenging is the supporting tests. I think the performance standard of both LTCL/LRSM are equal. Thank you for the detailed response, lots of things to think of. Given that you have already got a bachelor degree in music, why not challenge FTCL/FRSM instead? Though the exam guidelines do not suggest it being mandatory, I always wonder whether there is a hidden preference for the examiner to see if a candidate can well manage a sonata (irrespective of its period). If you are comfortable with Chopin's scherzo #2, why not?! So, I would not take this as my #1 concern. In terms of "overplay", the examiner probably would have good understanding on and have heard any of the Bach's WTC, Chopin's scherzos and Debussys' Images very very very often. So, I suppose your playing time of the Carousel Waltz won't be less than 7 min and longer than 10 min, right? Bach's P&F in E flat minor WTC Bk 1 (around 9-10 min) + Chopin's Scherzo #2 (around 9-10 min) + Debussy's Images Bk 2 (around 12-13 min) = around 31-32 min

Watch out for the playing time requirement for Trinity (and ABRSM, too). I'm not sure how long (time duration) it is. I haven't encountered The Carousel Waltz before. You may also want to double check with Trinity to confirm whether "any of the Images" does allow the entire Bk 2.Īlso, please forgive my limited music knowledge. However, I suspect that you would need prior approval of ABRSM because your choice of The Carousel Waltz by Rodgers/Hough does not appear on its syllabus. I am aiming for FTCL as my next personal goal (need some luck there, haha). You can also join our mailing list to get news about accessible events and exhibitions.I have done LTCL, but I'd second your thoughts that it's less challenging than LRSM.
#Chopin scherzo 2 in b flat minor op 31 steven hough free#
If you have any access requirements, please sign up to our Access Scheme for discounts, wheelchair spaces, dedicated seats and free companion tickets. Just take your badge and car park ticket to the parking attendant office at the entrance to the car park for validation before you leave.Ī drop-off point at the Royal Festival Hall (30 metres) has been created for visitors who are unable to walk from alternative car parks. Blue Badge parking at APCOA Cornwall RoadĪlternative parking for Blue Badge holders visiting the Southbank Centre can also be found at the South Bank Car Park – APCOA Cornwall Road Car Park. Please note: on Sunday when the National Theatre building is closed there is no step-free access from the car park.Īlternative parking is available nearby at the APCOA Cornwall Road Car Park (490 metres), subject to charges. If you are visiting the Hayward Gallery, just take your badge and car park ticket to the Ticket Desk in the gallery foyer for validation before you leave. Blue Badge parking at National TheatreĪlternative parking for Blue Badge holders visiting the Southbank Centre can be found at the National Theatre car park (330 metres). Vehicles that do not display a Blue Badge are refused entry. You must display your Blue Badge as you enter the site. Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and are free to use. There are four Blue Badge parking spaces available for visitors located on the Queen Elizabeth Hall Slip Road. We welcome wheelchair users and guide companion dogs.īlue Badge holders and those with access requirements can be dropped off on the Queen Elizabeth Hall Slip Road off Belvedere Road (the road between the Royal Festival Hall and the Hayward Gallery). All floors are accessible from the main foyer.

If you are not able to queue or need further assistance, our Visitor Assistants are here to help you.įor level access to the Royal Festival Hall, please use the external lift near the Artists' Entrance on Southbank Centre Square, Belvedere Road, to Level 2, and enter via Riverside Terrace. There may be short queues to enter the building and the auditorium.
