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Offline tds

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Grand recital
on: April 01, 2006, 10:47:58 AM
I think I am doing this recital program for a national tour in May-June 2006. Warning: it is twice as long as normal recital program. All comments are most welcome.


Recital Program
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Prelude and Fugue WTC Book II in G minor                                                         Bach

Sonata in B minor Hob XVI/32                                                                           Haydn
   Allegro Moderato                                                                 
   Menuet-Trio
   Finale-Presto

Op. 47 No. 3 “Melodie”                                                                                    Grieg
Op. 71 No. 3 “Puck”

“Das Klanglarussell”                                                                                        Messieri

“Horst du?”                                                                                                     Strobl

Oiseaux tristes                                                                                                Ravel
Alborada del gracioso


                                                       
  Intermission


Rhapsodie in B minor Op. 79 no. 1                 
Brahms
Op. 116 No. 4, 2, 7

Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel

•   Aria                                                                                                             
•   Variation I.
•   Variation II. Animato
•   Variation III. Dolce, scherzando
•   Variation IV. Risoluto
•   Variation V. Espressivo
•   Variation VI. Sempre misterioso
•   Variation VII. Deciso, con vivacita
•   Variation VIII. Deciso, con vivacita
•   Variation IX. Poco sostenuto
•   Variation X. Allegro energico
•   Variation XI. Moderato, dolce espressivo
•   Variation XII. L'istesso tempo
•   Variation XIII. Largamente ma non troppo
•   Variation XIV. Sciolto
•   Variation XV.
•   Variation XVI.
•   Variation XVII. Più mosso
•   Variation XVIII.
•   Variation XIX. Leggiero e vivace ma non troppo
•   Variation XX. Andante
•   Variation XXI. Vivace
•   Variation XXII. Alla musette
•   Variation XXIII. Vivace
•   Variation XXIV.
•   Variation XXV.
•   Fuga


                                                         
Intermission


Prelude in G Major Op. 32 No. 5                                                              Rachmaninoff
Prelude in B Minor Op. 32 No. 10
Prelude in B flat Major Op. 23. No. 2

“Waldstein” Sonata Op. 53                                                                         Beethoven
   Allegro con brio
   Intoduzione. Adagio Molto
   Rondo. Allegretto Moderato-Prestissimo
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Encore:

La Campanella         
Liszt
Fantasie Impromtu   
Chopin
Etude in C sharp Minor Op. 10 No. 4




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Re: Grand recital
Reply #1 on: April 01, 2006, 11:04:06 AM
You would probably lose me after the 2nd intermission, but i have a shortish attention span.

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Re: Grand recital
Reply #2 on: April 01, 2006, 11:49:27 AM
It's too long! You will loose people in the 2nd intermission (no matter how well you play), but if that's ok with you, go for it.

Question: Why are you going to play such a long programme?

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Re: Grand recital
Reply #3 on: April 01, 2006, 11:59:33 AM
Totally agree. Why such pharaonic dimensions? Cut it down to half, and it will have about the right length. I would take the first two parts; even though you may want to tinker with the first part, it looks a bit like a collage. Waldstein and Rach preludes are overplayed.
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Re: Grand recital
Reply #4 on: April 01, 2006, 12:21:02 PM
Waldstein and Rach preludes are overplayed.

That doesn't change them, they are still wonderful pieces. You shouldn't ommit pieces just because they have been overplayed. They should be taken out if they don't quite work with the rest of the recital, or if it isn't up to the performers standards (i.e. still doesn't feel like it should be played to an audience by the pianist).

Surely people saw the program before they bought tickets, right? If so, then they will know what is on and what they will/won't want to see. Some might stay for just the first 1/3, some might come later for just the encores (if they are the type of person that likes to see flashy encores, and just that).
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Re: Grand recital
Reply #5 on: April 01, 2006, 02:42:22 PM
La Campanella and Fantasie-Impromptu strike me as a bit long for an encore.  Excepting the case of Van Cliburn and those making Carnegie Hall debuts, one usually does best with shorter, simpler pieces, i.e., Nocturnes, Waltzes.  Or perhaps a Chopin Etude.  I'm interested to see what becomes of this recital program.

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Re: Grand recital
Reply #6 on: April 01, 2006, 04:25:10 PM
early this week i gave a long recital with la campanella as an encore. all i can say was that the audience loved it ( so much so that i was abit worried back stage that they would say something like "the encore was great", then they'd walk away, u know what i mean?--thank God, none of them did.)

as to fantasie impromtu, i might also have played it as an encore long time ago, but cant remember for sure. am sure u know that people have played different kinda of encore, ranging from short character pieces to a sonata, a suite, or a set of variations. encore really is a gift.
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Re: Grand recital
Reply #7 on: April 01, 2006, 04:26:58 PM
michael, now that you mentioned a chopin etude, i put one up
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Re: Grand recital
Reply #8 on: April 01, 2006, 04:51:50 PM
this might be better. comment? i think danyal needs to read this thread! u there, danyal?




Recital Program
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Sonata in B minor Hob XVI/32                                                                           Haydn
   Allegro Moderato                                                                 
   Menuet-Trio
   Finale-Presto

Op. 47 No. 3 “Melodie”                                                                                    Grieg
Op. 71 No. 3 “Puck”

“Das Klanglarussell”                                                                                        Messieri

“Horst du?”                                                                                                     Strobl

Prelude in G Major Op. 32 No. 5                                                              Rachmaninoff
Prelude in B Minor Op. 32 No. 10
Prelude in B flat Major Op. 23. No. 2


                                                       
  Intermission


Rhapsodie in B minor Op. 79 no. 1                 
Brahms
Op. 116 No. 4, 2, 7

Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel

•   Aria                                                                                                             
•   Variation I.
•   Variation II. Animato
•   Variation III. Dolce, scherzando
•   Variation IV. Risoluto
•   Variation V. Espressivo
•   Variation VI. Sempre misterioso
•   Variation VII. Deciso, con vivacita
•   Variation VIII. Deciso, con vivacita
•   Variation IX. Poco sostenuto
•   Variation X. Allegro energico
•   Variation XI. Moderato, dolce espressivo
•   Variation XII. L'istesso tempo
•   Variation XIII. Largamente ma non troppo
•   Variation XIV. Sciolto
•   Variation XV.
•   Variation XVI.
•   Variation XVII. Più mosso
•   Variation XVIII.
•   Variation XIX. Leggiero e vivace ma non troppo
•   Variation XX. Andante
•   Variation XXI. Vivace
•   Variation XXII. Alla musette
•   Variation XXIII. Vivace
•   Variation XXIV.
•   Variation XXV.
•   Fuga


                                                         
Intermission

Prelude and Fugue WTC Book II in G minor                                                         Bach

Oiseaux tristes                                                                                                Ravel
Alborada del gracioso

“Waldstein” Sonata Op. 53                                                                         Beethoven
   Allegro con brio
   Intoduzione. Adagio Molto
   Rondo. Allegretto Moderato-Prestissimo
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Encore:

La Campanella         
Liszt
Fantasie Impromtu   
Chopin
Etude in C sharp Minor Op. 10 No. 4




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Re: Grand recital
Reply #9 on: April 01, 2006, 05:22:01 PM
Its a little to looooooong I think.
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Re: Grand recital
Reply #10 on: April 01, 2006, 05:26:53 PM
Its a little to looooooong I think.

it's only three hours  :D
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Re: Grand recital
Reply #11 on: April 01, 2006, 05:48:38 PM
good god and i thought lord of the rings 3 gave me a numb arse
probably gonna be amazing though!
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Re: Grand recital
Reply #12 on: April 01, 2006, 07:05:40 PM
Habitually, recitals today are 40 minutes --- intermission --- 40 minutes, maybe a few encores adding up to approximately 1h30.

I may not have read carefully enough, but it seems to me that you have not yet answered WHY it is that you intend to play such a gigantic recital? Is that the meaning of a "Grand" Recital?
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Re: Grand recital
Reply #13 on: April 01, 2006, 07:32:07 PM

I may not have read carefully enough, but it seems to me that you have not yet answered WHY it is that you intend to play such a gigantic recital? Is that the meaning of a "Grand" Recital?

a couple of reasons:

1. i am competing in 3 international piano competitions in europe this year, using some of these repertoire.
2. i wanna see if could do it
3. back in the days, concerts lasted way longer
4. there hasnt been anyone doing anything like this in the country i'll be touring, so if its happening as planned, the concerts are going to be historical.
5. "Habitually, recitals today are 40 minutes --- intermission --- 40 minutes, maybe......" ( cloches_de_geneve ). the word "habitually" refers to something that has been "overdone", and whose meaning has some blood-relation to the word "overplayed". "Waldstein and Rach preludes are overplayed." (cloches_de_geneve )
6. these concerts may turn out to be fun, and curiously interesting. ( may not, as well. oh well )

yes, "Grand" recital.
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Re: Grand recital
Reply #14 on: April 01, 2006, 07:44:25 PM
its about time people change the way things are done. without people changing things, music doesnt and wouldnt have evolved. ok, some may think this is extreme, but he is trying it out.

good luck with it.

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Re: Grand recital
Reply #15 on: April 01, 2006, 11:35:28 PM
a couple of reasons:

1. i am competing in 3 international piano competitions in europe this year, using some of these repertoire.
2. i wanna see if could do it
3. back in the days, concerts lasted way longer
4. there hasnt been anyone doing anything like this in the country i'll be touring, so if its happening as planned, the concerts are going to be historical.
5. "Habitually, recitals today are 40 minutes --- intermission --- 40 minutes, maybe......" ( cloches_de_geneve ). the word "habitually" refers to something that has been "overdone", and whose meaning has some blood-relation to the word "overplayed". "Waldstein and Rach preludes are overplayed." (cloches_de_geneve )
6. these concerts may turn out to be fun, and curiously interesting. ( may not, as well. oh well )

yes, "Grand" recital.

Word!

This reminds me of the infamous Beethoven concert in 1808, eight pieces were premiered, among them: Symphony nr 5 and 6, fourth piano concerto and the Choir Fantasy. And four more pieces. And some improvising by the boss himself. Four hours "in bitter cold", haha!!

Maybe you should add some improvisations?

Seriously, if you're doing this programme to prepare for your upcoming competitions, there's nothing to say about your repertoire. I guess you're playing the pieces you're gonna play in the competitions, so what's there to say artistically about your show?

It's too long, but it takes balls to do it; so go for it, it will thicken your skin.

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Re: Grand recital
Reply #16 on: April 02, 2006, 05:15:39 AM
It's about time someone did a REAL piano marathon.

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Re: Grand recital
Reply #17 on: April 02, 2006, 08:21:58 AM
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Seriously, if you're doing this programme to prepare for your upcoming competitions, there's nothing to say about your repertoire. I guess you're playing the pieces you're gonna play in the competitions, so what's there to say artistically about your show?

It's too long, but it takes balls to do it; so go for it, it will thicken your skin.

Totally agree, it is going to be an excellent preparation for your competitions, absolutely nothing to be said against this. Also, it is true that concerts used to be longer in the past. However, why did they get shorter? Likely, it is because the majority of listeners have a limited attention span and prefer the 90 minutes to the 180 minutes format.
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Re: Grand recital
Reply #18 on: April 02, 2006, 09:05:05 AM
good god and i thought lord of the rings 3 gave me a numb arse

oh btw, have you tried butt massage? its prolly the best kept-secret pleasurae ( that gotta be a word ). there should be a butt massage parlor ( hmm, yumm! ) at every corner of the street.

ps. i ma have one after each recital
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Re: Grand recital
Reply #19 on: April 02, 2006, 02:31:03 PM
haha we can set up a new butt massage business right outside all cinemas theatres and concert venues in britain!
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Re: Grand recital
Reply #20 on: April 03, 2006, 02:06:11 AM
This is looks like a very comlex recital, kudos to you my friend.  :) Are you coming through Arizona on your tour?
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Re: Grand recital
Reply #21 on: April 03, 2006, 05:25:41 AM
haha we can set up a new butt massage business right outside all cinemas theatres and concert venues in britain!

and can you think of the name? :D
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Re: Grand recital
Reply #22 on: April 03, 2006, 11:25:29 AM
Just because you asked ;)

Anyway, give me time, this needs thought... I will get back to you.

Which country are you touring?

Best of luck with that program... I really hope you play very, very well. I have a lot of respect for you, friend.
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Re: Grand recital
Reply #23 on: April 03, 2006, 01:08:21 PM
coo, danyal! get back to me when ur ready with your answer :) :)
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Re: Grand recital
Reply #24 on: April 03, 2006, 07:22:55 PM
and can you think of the name? :D

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Re: Grand recital
Reply #25 on: April 03, 2006, 09:32:29 PM
Such a program should be split into two evenings, or three.

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Re: Grand recital
Reply #26 on: April 04, 2006, 03:01:40 AM
Divide it up!  Too much!

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Reply #27 on: April 04, 2006, 09:44:49 AM
care for your derrier....

hehe...
how about buns to heaven, or leisure butts
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Reply #28 on: April 04, 2006, 07:03:38 PM
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Reply #29 on: April 06, 2006, 10:18:13 AM
anyone else has something to say other than just 'its too long'...

OR, what if i double-speed everything?
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Reply #30 on: April 06, 2006, 10:43:35 AM
did you say THREE international competitions?  wow!  no wonder you're trying to keep everything fresh.  good luck to your summer and prayers for endurance.  you must be young!  (and talented).  wish i could hear your recital.  i'd just bring a pillow to sit on, that's all. 

my husband and i are used to sitting on the ground for 'pops concerts.'  when the music stops we can't hardly bend our legs (usually numb) to stand up - but we had a good time.  the philly pops played last year (and i heard it for the first time).  they are even better than the allentown band.  they played a medley of gerswin tunes last summer that was awesome.  i kind of wished i'd secretly recorded it and made a piano arrangement.  the majority of the philly orchestra is sooooo young, too.  i was amazed all the old geezers kinda died or retired.  seems like a few years ago it was all grey hair.  now they're all under 25 and most look 18 and they still play amazingly!

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Re: Grand recital
Reply #31 on: April 06, 2006, 10:55:46 AM
Sure, here is a suggestion for rearrangement and for ---- lenghtening it.


this might be better. comment? i think danyal needs to read this thread! u there, danyal?




Recital Program
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Sonata in B minor Hob XVI/32                                                                           Haydn
   Allegro Moderato                                                                 
   Menuet-Trio
   Finale-Presto

Op. 47 No. 3 “Melodie”                                                                                    Grieg
Op. 71 No. 3 “Puck”

“Das Klanglarussell”                                                                                        Messieri

“Horst du?”                                                                                                     Strobl

Prelude in G Major Op. 32 No. 5                                                              Rachmaninoff
Prelude in B Minor Op. 32 No. 10
Prelude in B flat Major Op. 23. No. 2


                                                       
  Intermission


Rhapsodie in B minor Op. 79 no. 1                 
Brahms
Op. 116 No. 4, 2, 7

Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel

•   Aria                                                                                                             
•   Variation I.
•   Variation II. Animato
•   Variation III. Dolce, scherzando
•   Variation IV. Risoluto
•   Variation V. Espressivo
•   Variation VI. Sempre misterioso
•   Variation VII. Deciso, con vivacita
•   Variation VIII. Deciso, con vivacita
•   Variation IX. Poco sostenuto
•   Variation X. Allegro energico
•   Variation XI. Moderato, dolce espressivo
•   Variation XII. L'istesso tempo
•   Variation XIII. Largamente ma non troppo
•   Variation XIV. Sciolto
•   Variation XV.
•   Variation XVI.
•   Variation XVII. Più mosso
•   Variation XVIII.
•   Variation XIX. Leggiero e vivace ma non troppo
•   Variation XX. Andante
•   Variation XXI. Vivace
•   Variation XXII. Alla musette
•   Variation XXIII. Vivace
•   Variation XXIV.
•   Variation XXV.
•   Fuga


                                                         
Intermission

Prelude and Fugue WTC Book II in G minor                                                         Bach

Oiseaux tristes                                                                                                Ravel
Alborada del gracioso

“Waldstein” Sonata Op. 53                                                                         Beethoven
   Allegro con brio
   Intoduzione. Adagio Molto
   Rondo. Allegretto Moderato-Prestissimo
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;


ALTERNATIVE


Sonata in B minor Hob XVI/32                                                                           Haydn
   Allegro Moderato                                                                 
   Menuet-Trio
   Finale-Presto

“Waldstein” Sonata Op. 53                                                                         Beethoven
   Allegro con brio
   Intoduzione. Adagio Molto
   Rondo. Allegretto Moderato-Prestissimo

-------------------------------------------- 1st Intermission------------------------------------------

Prelude and Fugue WTC Book II in G minor                                                       Bach


Rhapsodie in B minor Op. 79 no. 1                 
Brahms
Op. 116 No. 4, 2, 7


Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel                                                     Brahms

•   Aria                                                                                                             
•   Variation I.
•   Variation II. Animato
•   Variation III. Dolce, scherzando
•   Variation IV. Risoluto
•   Variation V. Espressivo
•   Variation VI. Sempre misterioso
•   Variation VII. Deciso, con vivacita
•   Variation VIII. Deciso, con vivacita
•   Variation IX. Poco sostenuto
•   Variation X. Allegro energico
•   Variation XI. Moderato, dolce espressivo
•   Variation XII. L'istesso tempo
•   Variation XIII. Largamente ma non troppo
•   Variation XIV. Sciolto
•   Variation XV.
•   Variation XVI.
•   Variation XVII. Più mosso
•   Variation XVIII.
•   Variation XIX. Leggiero e vivace ma non troppo
•   Variation XX. Andante
•   Variation XXI. Vivace
•   Variation XXII. Alla musette
•   Variation XXIII. Vivace
•   Variation XXIV.
•   Variation XXV.
•   Fuga

This would be a great program, but I know, not long enough ....
SO:

----------------------------------------------2nd Intermission--------------------------------------------


Op. 47 No. 3 “Melodie”                                                                                    Grieg
Op. 71 No. 3 “Puck”

“Das Klanglarussell”                                                                                        Messieri

“Horst du?”                                                                                                     Strobl

Oiseaux tristes                                                                                                Ravel
Alborada del gracioso

Prelude in G Major Op. 32 No. 5                                                              Rachmaninoff
Prelude in B Minor Op. 32 No. 10
Prelude in B flat Major Op. 23. No. 2


If you think that the length of the last part could still be streched a bit, maybe you can beef up the Ravel a bit with Jeux d'Eaux or Sonatine?


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Re: Grand recital
Reply #32 on: April 06, 2006, 11:03:06 AM
Sure, here is a suggestion for rearrangement and for ---- lenghtening it.



ALTERNATIVE


Sonata in B minor Hob XVI/32                                                                           Haydn
   Allegro Moderato                                                                 
   Menuet-Trio
   Finale-Presto

“Waldstein” Sonata Op. 53                                                                         Beethoven
   Allegro con brio
   Intoduzione. Adagio Molto
   Rondo. Allegretto Moderato-Prestissimo

-------------------------------------------- 1st Intermission------------------------------------------

Prelude and Fugue WTC Book II in G minor                                                       Bach


Rhapsodie in B minor Op. 79 no. 1                 
Brahms
Op. 116 No. 4, 2, 7


Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel Brahms

•   Aria                                                                                                             
•   Variation I.
•   Variation II. Animato
•   Variation III. Dolce, scherzando
•   Variation IV. Risoluto
•   Variation V. Espressivo
•   Variation VI. Sempre misterioso
•   Variation VII. Deciso, con vivacita
•   Variation VIII. Deciso, con vivacita
•   Variation IX. Poco sostenuto
•   Variation X. Allegro energico
•   Variation XI. Moderato, dolce espressivo
•   Variation XII. L'istesso tempo
•   Variation XIII. Largamente ma non troppo
•   Variation XIV. Sciolto
•   Variation XV.
•   Variation XVI.
•   Variation XVII. Più mosso
•   Variation XVIII.
•   Variation XIX. Leggiero e vivace ma non troppo
•   Variation XX. Andante
•   Variation XXI. Vivace
•   Variation XXII. Alla musette
•   Variation XXIII. Vivace
•   Variation XXIV.
•   Variation XXV.
•   Fuga

This would be a great program, but I know, not long enough ....
SO:

----------------------------------------------2nd Intermission--------------------------------------------


Op. 47 No. 3 “Melodie”                                                                                    Grieg
Op. 71 No. 3 “Puck”

“Das Klanglarussell”                                                                                        Messieri

“Horst du?”                                                                                                     Strobl

Oiseaux tristes                                                                                                Ravel
Alborada del gracioso

Prelude in G Major Op. 32 No. 5                                                              Rachmaninoff
Prelude in B Minor Op. 32 No. 10
Prelude in B flat Major Op. 23. No. 2


If you think that the length of the last part could still be streched a bit, maybe you can beef up the Ravel a bit with Jeux d'Eaux or Sonatine?




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Re: Grand recital
Reply #33 on: April 06, 2006, 11:06:05 AM
i was amazed all the old geezers kinda died or retired.  seems like a few years ago it was all grey hair.  now they're all under 25 and most look 18 and they still play amazingly!

law of nature speaks no delay.



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Re: Grand recital
Reply #34 on: April 06, 2006, 11:11:40 AM
Sure, here is a suggestion for rearrangement and for ---- lenghtening it.

If you think that the length of the last part could still be streched a bit, maybe you can beef up the Ravel a bit with Jeux d'Eaux or Sonatine?





i play the whole miroirs and gaspard, u know. how about also adding  mussorgsky pictures or schumann carnaval?

NO lengthening it, pls. aarrrrrrghhhhhh.....................
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Re: Grand recital
Reply #35 on: April 09, 2006, 10:23:15 PM
'Allo... Sorry it took so long...

I do have my doubts about the length, but I understand your reasoning and admire your choice... I just really pray that your playing makes it worth it. Otherwise you won't have an audience by the 3rd session. You have to give them a reason to stay, make them thirsty for more.. I hope you do.. It should be interesting.

I like the idea of an all-Brahms 2nd half.. And I've kept the Beethoven at the end assuming you are not going to have died of exhaustion by then.. Your encores are very well know, overplayed, but I suppose that kind of thing works with encores.

Chances are, if this is successful as you would like it to be, you are going to come out of this a legend. If you pull it off... and well. I mean, the same standard of playing from the first note of the first piece all the way to the last note of the final encore. You cant afford to let it fall half way through the concert. Goodluck friend.

Basic idea.. tell me what you think.

                                           Recital Program


Sonata in B minor Hob XVI/32                                                                           Haydn
   Allegro Moderato                                                                 
   Menuet-Trio
   Finale-Presto

Op. 47 No. 3 “Melodie”                                                                                    Grieg
Op. 71 No. 3 “Puck”

“Horst du?”                                                                                                    Strobl

Prelude in G Major Op. 32 No. 5                                                              Rachmaninoff
Prelude in B Minor Op. 32 No. 10
Prelude in B flat Major Op. 23. No. 2

                                                       
                                                      ----Intermission----



Rhapsodie in B minor Op. 79 no. 1                 


Op. 116 No. 4, 2, 7                                                                                       Brahms

Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel
                                                         

                                                      ----Intermission----


Prelude and Fugue WTC Book II in G minor                                                    Bach

“Das Klanglarussell”                                                                                      Messieri

Oiseaux tristes                                                                                              Ravel
Alborada del gracioso

“Waldstein” Sonata Op. 53                                                                          Beethoven
   Allegro con brio
   Intoduzione. Adagio Molto
   Rondo. Allegretto Moderato-Prestissimo

                                                             ----------



Encore:

La Campanella                                                                               Liszt

Fantasie Impromtu                                                                       Chopin
Etude in C sharp Minor Op. 10 No. 4
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Re: Grand recital
Reply #36 on: April 10, 2006, 03:07:41 AM
Are you going to have to play all this repertoire at one time at the competition?  If not, and you just want to make sure you can perform it all, bust it up into two or three different programs, and vary the programs from location to location.  You said this was going to be on a tour?

So much music, so little time........

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Re: Grand recital
Reply #37 on: April 10, 2006, 11:10:59 AM
again, this is another good idea from you. thanks, danyal.
'Allo... Sorry it took so long...

I do have my doubts about the length, but I understand your reasoning and admire your choice... I just really pray that your playing makes it worth it. Otherwise you won't have an audience by the 3rd session. You have to give them a reason to stay, make them thirsty for more.. I hope you do.. It should be interesting.

I like the idea of an all-Brahms 2nd half.. And I've kept the Beethoven at the end assuming you are not going to have died of exhaustion by then.. Your encores are very well know, overplayed, but I suppose that kind of thing works with encores.

Chances are, if this is successful as you would like it to be, you are going to come out of this a legend. If you pull it off... and well. I mean, the same standard of playing from the first note of the first piece all the way to the last note of the final encore. You cant afford to let it fall half way through the concert. Goodluck friend.

Basic idea.. tell me what you think.

                                           Recital Program


Sonata in B minor Hob XVI/32                                                                           Haydn
   Allegro Moderato                                                                 
   Menuet-Trio
   Finale-Presto

Op. 47 No. 3 “Melodie”                                                                                    Grieg
Op. 71 No. 3 “Puck”

“Horst du?”                                                                                                    Strobl

Prelude in G Major Op. 32 No. 5                                                              Rachmaninoff
Prelude in B Minor Op. 32 No. 10
Prelude in B flat Major Op. 23. No. 2

                                                       
                                                      ----Intermission----



Rhapsodie in B minor Op. 79 no. 1                 


Op. 116 No. 4, 2, 7                                                                                       Brahms

Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel
                                                         

                                                      ----Intermission----


Prelude and Fugue WTC Book II in G minor                                                    Bach

“Das Klanglarussell”                                                                                      Messieri

Oiseaux tristes                                                                                              Ravel
Alborada del gracioso

“Waldstein” Sonata Op. 53                                                                          Beethoven
   Allegro con brio
   Intoduzione. Adagio Molto
   Rondo. Allegretto Moderato-Prestissimo

                                                             ----------



Encore:

La Campanella                                                                               Liszt

Fantasie Impromtu                                                                       Chopin
Etude in C sharp Minor Op. 10 No. 4

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Re: Grand recital
Reply #38 on: April 10, 2006, 12:10:17 PM
Are you going to have to play all this repertoire at one time at the competition? 

a couple of pieces wont be for competitions.  yet another hour or so ( two concerti and a chamber music ) are to be added seperately.

If not, and you just want to make sure you can perform it all, bust it up into two or three different programs, and vary the programs from location to location. You said this was going to be on a tour?



its better to have played the program ten times before competitions than 5 times. you dont think so?


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Re: Grand recital
Reply #39 on: April 10, 2006, 07:57:50 PM
waldstein
liszt b min
gaspard

encore la campanella.
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Re: Grand recital
Reply #40 on: April 10, 2006, 08:04:12 PM
it's a program for 2 recitals or even 3... not 1

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Re: Grand recital
Reply #41 on: April 10, 2006, 08:44:59 PM
Whatever. Thats his choice and thats the way he wants to keep it. He's not asking for lenght suggestions, he's asking for programming suggestions.
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Re: Grand recital
Reply #42 on: April 11, 2006, 05:36:08 PM
it's a program for 2 recitals or even 3... not 1

i mean, i mean after all this discussion, you now are trying to tell me errr...that?

i mean, i mean....

i mean, i mean....*suddenly feels sleepy*


*yawns politely*

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Re: Grand recital
Reply #43 on: April 11, 2006, 05:43:37 PM
waldstein
liszt b min
gaspard

encore la campanella.

am planning to do this next year:

mirrors
gaspard

intermission

prok 7
pictures



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Re: Grand recital
Reply #44 on: April 11, 2006, 05:49:58 PM
or.......


liszt b minor sonata

intermission

brahms f minor sonata

no encores

that makes such a  tremendous rivalry between the halves. let the audience voice their opinions. but i know i wont be too happy if they favour one over the other. its a fantastic draw, in my opinion!
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Re: Grand recital
Reply #45 on: April 12, 2006, 08:13:54 PM
where are u playing and what time are u planning to start the concert?
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Re: Grand recital
Reply #46 on: April 16, 2006, 05:39:41 AM
where are u playing and what time are u planning to start the concert?

thanks for asking, jehangircama.
but i wouldnt answer those questions as of now. best, tds
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Re: Grand recital
Reply #47 on: April 27, 2006, 03:04:16 PM
Apart from the program, also decide a menu for the dinner you will serve the audience during the intermission(s).
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Re: Grand recital
Reply #48 on: April 27, 2006, 05:28:46 PM
Apart from the program, also decide a menu for the dinner you will serve the audience during the intermission(s).

we'll make sure that there be finger foods during intermissions. goooood finger foods, hows bout that?

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Re: Grand recital
Reply #49 on: April 27, 2006, 05:46:04 PM
finger foods?? I think you'd better hook them up with catheters..
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