What piece do you think goes well with Prokofiev's Sonata no. 1

[kaiwin]

I was thinking of playing Prokofiev's Sonata no. 1 for a couple of recitals. I'm not sure what other piece to play ("one" other piece). I played Prokofiev's third sonata last year and chopin's etude (revolutionary, ocean, etc.). I was thinking maybe chopin's etude 25 11. Hopefully a piece around 2-5 minutes long. Any suggestions?

Thanks so much!

[jinfiesto]

Play something lyrical. What about a Mendelssohn song without words?

[kaiwin]

Hmmm.. maybe... any other suggestions? I performed song without words in middle school.

[franzliszt2]

Stravinsky sonata in Fsharp minor

[jinfiesto]

Just because you played it in middle school doesn't mean there's anything wrong with it. And I doubt you played all of them in middle school, there are a lot, and there are a couple of reasonably difficult ones. Perahia concertizes with them. And they were a favorite of Rubinstein's as well.

Although, if that doesn't work for you, what about a chopin nocturne? The one in C minor is pretty flashy, and it's lyrical, it's got both. Or you could do a scherzo, but that might be too long.  You could strike into the impressionist camp too. Try the Ravel Pavane, or Jeux D'eau, actually, the toccata from Debussy's pour le piano is brilliant if you're up for it.

[kaiwin]

I understand what you mean jinfiesto, there is nothing wrong with it. But how about pieces up to the caliber i'm expecting (e.g. as you can see by the repertoire i listed above, include ondine)? thanks.



btw

Try the Ravel Pavane, or Jeux D'eau, actually, the toccata from Debussy's pour le piano is brilliant if you're up for it.

Ravel's pavane, jeux d'eau, the nocturne you recommended, and few pieces from debussy's pour le piano have already been studied over the range of years. I'm looking for something more if you know what i mean. For example, alborada del gracioso and une barque sur l'ocean are some i have played before.

Out of chance I found this

Does anyone wanna do a songs without words duel with me? I'm bored... Hahaha

Apparently you are listing repertoire that you are "really" familiar with. I can see where you get your suggestions from. Just something I want to point out.

I'm also familiar with the repertoire that you have listed, but looking for works that I am not familiar with for my recital program.

Please note jin, i don't want this to become a full-fledged argument. I'm just looking for pieces that I haven't touched based on from other people that might go well with prokofiev's first sonata, like what franzlizt2 replied:
Stravinsky sonata in Fsharp minor


Sorry if I caused you any trouble jinfiesto.

Oh thanks franz, I didn't know stravinsky wrote a sonata . I'll look it up

[jinfiesto]

Well, I'm not looking to start an argument either, and honestly the suggestions I made, are because I'm not familiar with your level, nor do I know how much time you have. As for the Mendelssohn, yes I'm familiar, but I'm familiar with lots of other things as well, it's just I have a soft spot for the songs without words, not even because I play all of them. Also, the time limit kind of puts a cap on rep you could do. I don't know how long the stravinsky sonata is, as I wasn't aware he wrote one either.

But since I'm now aware of what exactly you can play, maybe something from Petrushka? I still think you should pair something lyrical with it though. In a lot of ways, the Casella Toccata has a mix of virtuosity, and is also coloristic and lyrical, if you're familiar with the work. The recording on YouTube is crap, so I wouldn't let that color your view of the piece, but it would at least give you an idea of what the piece is like.

From a listeners standpoint, I'd be reticent about sitting through too many contemporary works. That's why I'm suggesting things more in a romantic vein, they're usually easier listening for audiences. If you're looking for something difficult, one of the transcendental etudes? Feux Follet? Mazeppa? etc.... From what I've heard of what you've played (now) those should be adequate.

You didn't cause me any trouble, but sometimes it bothers me when people discount pieces for simply being easier than what they're capable of. But since you're so adamant about the difficulty of rep, I'm going to assume that this recital is either for school, or for other musicians, in which case, I understand why it would be important to choose an appropriately difficult work.

As for my background in repertoire, I'm really familiar with a lot of things, not just the Songs Without Words... Lol. In fact, I only play two of the Songs Without Words. That duel was an excuse to learn more, and give myself a deadline for some. But anyways, I'm simply a little partial because someone special to me plays quite a few of them, and quite well.

If you do attempt the Casella (and no, I didn't suggest it because I've played it, I haven't) toccata, be careful. I don't think it will fight with you too much technically, but it's much less bombastic than you might think just by reading through it. It's not your typical toccata. Also, It's required rep for the Busoni comp, so uh maybe it'll be useful later.

[point of grace]

hummm, i was thinking of a rach piece... but i dont know if it "goes well" with the prok's sonata.  I though about it because is a russian composer as well...

[kitty on the keys]

Let's see---Mendelssohn-------Variations or the F# Fantasy
                  Liszt------Liebestraume  #3
                  Faure----Nocturne 1 or 4
                  Grieg------Lyric Pieces
                  Beethoven---Andante Favori
                                      Short set of Variations
                   Messian------Preludes

[quantum]

Something from Iberia perhaps.

[rob47]

start with prokofiev sonata

end with Jacques Hetu - Variations op. 8

( longer than 5 minutes--8 and some change i think)

edit: im listening to Bronfman play the prokofiev sonata right now and *....he ownz this.


edit #2: i see that gets turned into an asterisk when used.

[pagim]

I've played a recital which include this piece this way
-Bach : Toccata&Fugue in Em
-Beethoven : Sonata in C minor Op.13
-Chopin : Ballad No.1,3
-Scriabin : Sonata-Fantasie
-Prokofiev : L Sonata no.1

Encore
-Liszt : Gnomenreigen