Recommendations for a second concerto?

[jamie0168]

I just got finished with Mozart's 19th concerto. I really enjoyed it, but I think it came just a tad too easy for me. Heck, I learned and memorized the whole thing in less than two months! And even though it's in fine shape and the competition I'm preparing for isn't very "authentic", I'm almost sure it won't win due to the level of difficulty. I want to start working on a new concerto asap. I'm wanting to play a romantic concerto so badly, I'm just about to strangle myself. I'm sure I'm not ready for anything like Rachmaninov 3, but I would like some suggestions. I enjoy concerti that have recognizable melodies/themes, whether it's me or the orchestra playing it. Let me know and thanks in advance.

[dikai_yang]

rachmaninoff no. 3 may be difficult as a whole,
but the first movement isn't bad at all
no. 2 first movement is another possibility
technically feasible...
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however, for some reason i find mozart concerto to be much more difficult
it's really frustrating that every note is important...
and to have that "mozart quality" sound, you really really need to focus quite a bit...
it's said that mozart is too easy for kids but too hard for professionals
i think it's true!!

[musicsdarkangel]

I just got finished with Mozart's 19th concerto. I really enjoyed it, but I think it came just a tad too easy for me. Heck, I learned and memorized the whole thing in less than two months! And even though it's in fine shape and the competition I'm preparing for isn't very "authentic", I'm almost sure it won't win due to the level of difficulty. I want to start working on a new concerto asap. I'm wanting to play a romantic concerto so badly, I'm just about to strangle myself. I'm sure I'm not ready for anything like Rachmaninov 3, but I would like some suggestions. I enjoy concerti that have recognizable melodies/themes, whether it's me or the orchestra playing it. Let me know and thanks in advance.

Try something that rocks, is speedy, awesome, but not a huge step.

Mendelsson G minor?

[Skeptopotamus]

For easy, or easier, Concerti that are acceptable for competitions, Chopin 1, Liszt 1, Bartok 1 or 3, Rach 2 or 4.  All of these are good, solid concertos that I doubt will be beyond you.

[pianomann1984]

How about another Mozart?  The D minor, no 20, or A major, no 23?  The dmin is particularly romantic in style - more like beethoven than mozart.  Failing that, how about Saint Saens 2, or Rach Pags?

[happyface94]

Other Mozarts that are great are the 20th or the 23rd. Which are technically not that easy (although they sound very easy).

Other suggestions would be the Mendelssohn in G, which has a wicked beginning.

The Grieg in A is also very popular and quite feasible.

I wouldn't recomment the Chopins because they're VERY difficult even if they don't sound like it.

The St-Saens 2 is a good choice, its quite hard, especially the octave runs but if you'Re looking for something challenging this isn't too bad.

The Rach 1 if you're up to the task.

Of course they are harder concerto's but anyone who recommends something like the Rach 2, or the liszts are out of their mind for a second concerto.

Regarding the Paganini, I absolutly love it, but I have on idea how hard it is. It is also very long so you might wish to choose something shorter. The Beethoven 3 is also not too bad but also very long.

[steinwayguy]

Mendelssohn is a good suggestion, as for Bartok 1 . . .