Recordings without the piano part

[electrocompany]

Do anyone know where to find or buy recordings of piano concertos without the piano part? I was Milan two weeks ago and did see a few there, but they were extremely expensive...

[xvimbi]

https://www.musicminusone.com/Main/Main.html

[Skeptopotamus]

they dont have one for the barber concerto =(

[teresa_b]

I have two Music Minus One recordings for concertos.  I found them of limited usefulness, because the tempos were different from my preferred ones, and I thought the quality of the recordings was not very good. 

If you just want to hear where you come in, and get used to the sound of the orchestra along with your playing, you might get some benefit from it.  It's also good for the practice of NOT stopping at a mistake or getting out of sync in any way as the orchestra keeps playing. 

Teresa

[electrocompany]

Thanks! I'll check it out in a hurry.

If there are others out there who have better experience with those kind of recordings, I would be thankfull to hear your opinions about'em!

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[pianohopper]

Teresa:

don't you think that there's the disadvantage of not being able to add your own interpreation?  If you get stuck playing with the recording's timing, you don't get the freedom you would have with a real live conductor.  What if you decide you want to take a cadenza more rubato and make it longer?  Or if it's just too fast.  I prefer a second, live piano for the orchestra reduction if an orchestra's not available.  Cheaper too! 

[teresa_b]

Dear pianohopper,

Yes to all your questions.  That's one reason I said they were of limited use.  The only help is if you want to get used to hearing the instrumental parts along with your piano so as not to get disoriented when you're actually hearing them live--and if you want to practice going on without a hesitation if you goof. 

Once you want to really focus on your own interpretation, you will probably be hindered by these recordings, which will force you into one strict tempo and impede your artistic progress. 

All the best, Teresa