What is everyone learning at the moment?

[xenon]

Today, I was assigned more repertoire. w00t!

Here's the list now (after dropping a couple):

List A: Undecided
List B: Sonata, either Op 22, Op 26, or Op 31 No 3 - Beethoven
List C: Rondo Capriccioso - Mendelssohn
List D: Either Prelude or Toccata from "Pour le piano" - Debussy
List E: Undecided
Concert Etude: Revolutionary Etude Op 10 No 12 - Chopin

For my List B and D, I need to make a descision.  What does the masters at Piano Forum think?  For, List B, I am in most favour of Op 31 No 3, and least in Op 26.  For List D, I am leaning towards the Prelude.  Any suggestions?

Thanks

-Xenon

[rach17]

I personally like the Op. 22 and the toccata...

Myself....

Hindemith Sonata no. 3
Saint-Saens Concerto no. 4
Chopin Etude op. 10 no. 8 F maj
Scriabin Fantasy in b min op. 28

[eddie92099]

Why the Saint-Saens?
Ed

[xenon]

rach17> My piano teacher suggested the Prelude because the Toccata might sound to similar to the Rondo Capriccioso.  Hmm...

[rachfan]

Hi Ned,

I too like much of Ruth Laredo's playing.  Previously, I was more familiar with her Rachmaninoff renditions.  As you know, several years ago she recorded the entire Rachmaninoff output.  I didn't buy all of her Rachmaninoff recordings, but those I did were very satisfying.  I agree with you that she combines an incredible power with a sublime lyricism.  Her technique might not be perfect, but it's still way up there.  In the Scriabin recording on Nonesuch, there are a few note fluffs, but they only add to the excitement of her playing.  Similar to Ivan Davis and Earl Wild, she also is a master of the Baldwin piano and knows how to exploit its capabilities in every way.  I haven't heard Safronizki though.

I agree on Richter (although I never heard him in recital).  I could listen to him play the Rachmaninoff Preludes (like the Op. 23 in B flat) all day long.  And, of course, that live recording of his Pictures at an Exhibition is a legend unto itself.  (He hated Ravel's orchestration.  I myself also prefer the original piano version.)  But some of his other playing was less than inspiring.  I recently read his biography and notebook.  He had a wonderful dry sense of humor, as well as picturesque way of expressing himself in making a point.  

[xenon]

rach17> apparantly, I do like the Op 22 best.  I think I will go with that one.  Thanks

[meileng]

beethoven's FUR ELICE~( easy version)....ehehehe

[meileng]

.....and Liszt's Mazzepa and chopin's ballade no.23 as well

[Wired]

I'm working on Chopin's Polonaise #53, and looking for more pieces to keep me busy/entertained (see my other post ).

[Rach3]

Greetings!

New repertoire:

-Beethoven "Das Leberwohl" sonata (op. 81)
-Prokofiev sonata
-Rachmaninoff concerto in d minor (op. 31)
-Chopin Etude in thirds (op. 25/6?)    

[eddie92099]

-Prokofiev sonata
 

Which one?
Ed

[Rach3]

Hmm, seem to have accidentally deleted while typing, its #9 the C major one.

[bachopoven]

I have always been afraid of the black notes. I shy away from music not in the major scale. Any accidental scares me. But last week, I decided to go for it. I picked up Chopin, which I always listen to but never hade tried to play a single piece through. So, the truth is it is even easier to play black notes. They stand out from the white keys since they are 'thinner' and have a good distance between them that it's hard to mix up F# and G#, for example. It's a great feeling to bring down such a big barrier. It's like discovering a new window to a variety of music. I feel like I have arrived. But I am still scared of speedy pieces like Chopin's etudes. The Nocturnes are not that bad. In fact, I am half way through learning the notes of and memorizing the famous Nocturne in C# minor. And I am working on Chopin's Waltz Op 64 No 2.

Chopin:

Nocturne in C# minor.
Waltz Op 64 No 2.

[Bosendorfer_214]

Hey guys-

Beethoven Op. 2 no 3 (complete)

Rachmaninov Concerto #2

Bach Keyboard Concerto d minor

other misc. stuff

[RobP]

Currently, I'm working on Hungariance Dance no. 5. I love Brahms' Hungariance Dances...  

[xenon]

Ooh, I absolutely love them too.  I played No. 5 in a duet arrangement with my sister.  Is that the original arrangement?  Yes, I guess so.  I would also guess that "Ungarische Tanz" also means Hungarian Dance.  I played one really wicked sick one that was really demanding with a friend.  He gave me the primo part because he wanted to play the cool Secondo part.  Anyways, I always drank Pepsi before practicing that piece.  I needed it...

To add to my list, I am playing Bach's Prelude and Fugue No. 5 from WTC Book 2.

[Infernal_Nerd]

Hmm, as I said, Beethoven: Sonata 20, 2
and Chopin's Waltz 69,2.
But I work on some more pieces as side-ones, like more chopin's waltzes, a prelude and a mazurka.
Also, I'm working on my own Valse  

[kevink]

Bach: Prelude and Fugue D Maj bk II
Chopin: Scherzo #3
Beethoven: Op. 26 A flat sonata
Ravel: Sonatine
A gaggle of Chopin etudes, and some Moskowski etudes.
Liszt: Totentanz (for my school's concerto competition.  I'm reasonably certain that no one else on the forums goes to the University of Washington in Seattle, USA... so wish me luck everyone!)

[eddie92099]

Liszt: Totentanz (for my school's concerto competition.  I'm reasonably certain that no one else on the forums goes to the University of Washington in Seattle, USA... so wish me luck everyone!)

Best of luck - it's a great choice,
Ed

[xenon]

Ooh, dead dance.  I wish you the best of luck.  Smite the heathens!  Just kidding about the heathens...kekeke  

[eddie92099]

Oh smite yourself you disillusioned freak..."kekeke"  ,
Ed

[tds]

grieg's melodie, op.47 no.3

la la.......tra la la la la......

too much information! i know........

but seriously i am learning "melodie".

[tds]

learnt

[tds]

now, what else should i learn? hmmm....

[brahmsian]

Just finished learning all the Brahms Op. 10 Ballades. I just gotta perfect them

Learning at the moment:

Liszt-Hungarian Rhapsody No. 7
Rachmaninoff-Etude Tableux Op. 33 No. 7
Chopin- Polonaise Fantasie

I'd like to learn some Prokofiev too, just gotta choose a piece.

[jeremyjchilds]

I can't keep my hands off of the furry elise

[happyface94]

Well since its summer I have :

Bach - Prelude and Fugue BWV 853
Brahms - Rhapsody in B minor
Liszt - Un Sospiro
Granados - Goyescas no.4
Schubert - Sonata no.13 (I think, its the posthumus one)
Rachmaninoff - First Piano Concerto 1rst mouvement

These are my pieces ill be practicing all year, and for summer I have :

Chopin - Winterwind Study

And a bunch of Concertos that I don't plan to really finish.

[sweetsinger729]

wow, i must say i am very impressed [read: intimidated] by many of these lists.
i'm a high school student, and even though its summer, i seem to have very little time.
that said, im working on-

Chopin: Etude Op.25 no. 1 "Aeolian Harp"
Joplin: Pineapple Rag
Scarlatti: Sonata in D Minor K.9
Debussy: La fille aux cheveux de lin
Mozart: Fantasy in D minor

[thierry13]

I'm currently learning : Bowen tocatta, La campanella, Saint-Saens etude en forme de valse, and Dante Sonata ( one year project).

[rebecca007]

Well, people are playing some very fancy stuff! I am trying to play the accompaniment to Say Ye Who Borrow (Mozart, Marriage of Figaro) so I can accompany my sister.  Keep stumbling on the same part. Also trying to make Beethoven's 'Moonlight' Sonata sound really good.

Rebecca

[Alqua]

Just had a stab at Handel's Concerto from the Aylesford Pieces. Very simple compared to all your pieces! The only place I can play anything by Liszt is in my dreams! 

[Etude]

I'm about to begin learning the Appasionata, as well as having a go at Rach sonata no. 1.  I've been learning Liszt Paganini Etude no. 2, Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue, Beethoven op. 2 no. 3 for a while, as well as the first three movements of Opus Clav, to make a recording which everyone over at the dark other side (JOhn's forum) has been waiting for.

[pet]

Here are the pieces that I am learning/reviewing:

Chopin: Scherzo #2
Bach: Prelude and Fugue #6 in D minor (Book II)
Mozart: K310 in A minor
Debussy: Prelude from pour le piano
Meyer Kupferman: Tinnanmen Suite

[steinwayguy]

*Sigh* Pieces all the way until next May...

Bach- Prelude and Fugue in D-sharp Minor, WTC Book II
Scarlatti- Sonata in D Major, K.491
Beethoven- Sonata in C Minor, Op. 111
Schubert- Sonata in B-flat, D.960
Chopin- Mazurka in F-sharp Minor, Op. 59 No. 3
Chopin- Nocturne in B-flat Minor, Op. 9 No. 1
Chopin- Etude in A-flat, Op. 10 No. 10
Liszt- Mephisto Waltz
Brahms- Piano Pieces, Op. 119
Ravel- Le Tombeau de Couperin
Rachmaninoff- 4 Preludes, Op. 32 No. 10-13
Rachmaninoff- Etudes-Tableaux in F-sharp Minor, Op. 39 No. 3
Rachmaninoff- Concerto No. 3 in D Minor "Allegro ma non tanto"
Bartok- Suite, Op. 14


I have no life 

[thierry13]

*Sigh* Pieces all the way until next May...

Bach- Prelude and Fugue in D-sharp Minor, WTC Book II
Scarlatti- Sonata in D Major, K.491
Beethoven- Sonata in C Minor, Op. 111
Schubert- Sonata in B-flat, D.960
Chopin- Mazurka in F-sharp Minor, Op. 59 No. 3
Chopin- Nocturne in B-flat Minor, Op. 9 No. 1
Chopin- Etude in A-flat, Op. 10 No. 10
Liszt- Mephisto Waltz
Brahms- Piano Pieces, Op. 119
Ravel- Le Tombeau de Couperin
Rachmaninoff- 4 Preludes, Op. 32 No. 10-13
Rachmaninoff- Etudes-Tableaux in F-sharp Minor, Op. 39 No. 3
Rachmaninoff- Concerto No. 3 in D Minor "Allegro ma non tanto"
Bartok- Suite, Op. 14


I have no life

You have a great life.

[jehangircama]

Currently learning:
Beethoven sonata no. 5 opus 10 no.1
Chopin Waltzes E minor and E major posthmous (more or less done)
Brahms intermezzo in A major
Starting soon: Mozart twinkle variations
2 Rachmaninov preludes
 Bach Italian concerto

[phil13]

Hi everybody.

Currently learning:

Beethoven Sonata No.8 'Pathetique' complete
Scriabin Etude (not decided yet, but I think Op.8 No.7)
Chopin Polonaise in C minor Op.40 No.1

...and I think Liszt's Petrarch Sonnet No.104 in E major but I can't find the music for it ANYWHERE... Anybody know where I can find it?

Phil

[Jacey1973]

Beethoven - Les Adieux sonata
Rachmninov - no.s 8 and 9 of the etudes tableux op 39
Chopin -  Ballade no 3

[janne p.]

Currently learning and well under way with:

Beethoven - Sonate Pathétique (whole)
Brahms - Rhapsody in G minor, op. 79 no. 2
Chopin - Etude in A flat major, op. 25 no. 1
Debussy - Arabesque nr 1 in E major
Khachaturian - Toccata in E flat minor
Poulenc - Sonata for flute and piano, 2nd movement

+other stuff, not so seriously:
Bach-Busoni - Chaconne
Rachmaninoff - Prelude in D minor
Sibelius - The Spruce