At the crossroads

[joeplaysthepiano]

Hello Everyone,

I've got just over a year before I'm done with college and I go off and work.  I'm not sure how much time I'll have to practice once I start working (public accounting).  Next year, I will be performing in my first full solo recital.  I want it to be perfect because it may be the only recital I ever do.  I can take it in two directions.

Option 1- Beethoven and Chopin only

Something like:
Pathetique sonata
Nocturne op.48 no.1

Intermission

Either tempest or op.78 sonata
Ocean etude
Ballade 3

Encore-not sure

Option 2- more variety

Scarlatti-k.96 and k.119 (d major one)
Pathetique sonata
Intermission
Ocean etude
Ballade 3
Moszkowski's transcription of the barcarolle from tales of hoffman
Gershwin's 3 preludes

Encore- not sure

So, my question to everyone is which program would you rather hear?  These are very flexible, so any suggestions you can give would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks a bunch.

Joe

[joeplaysthepiano]

Is this thread in the wrong board?

[sharon_f]

Next year, I will be performing in my first full solo recital.  I want it to be perfect because it may be the only recital I ever do. 

You know, Joe, if it were me, I'd play those pieces that meant the most to me. The ones I really loved.

[kriskicksass]

The Ocean Etude if played well is usually enough for an encore. And if not, I'd still stick it at the end. It's a much better finale than the Gershwin Preludes.

[cjp_piano]

You know, Joe, if it were me, I'd play those pieces that meant the most to me. The ones I really loved.

I agree.  I was gonna say "be sure to include the Tempest and the Gershwin Preludes, and then whatever else" but then I realized I was just saying that because I LOVE them and they are really close to my heart.

So, yeah, play whatever you MUST play because you can't NOT play them!

[joeplaysthepiano]

A few months later this is what I've decided to go with, and it's a little different than what has been previously mentioned:

Scarlatti-K.491
              K.119

Beethoven- op.10, no.2

Moszkowski- transcription of barcarolle from tales of hoffman

Chopin- Nocturne op.48, no.1
             Ballade no.3

Encore- Chopin, black keys etude

What do you think?  Wish me luck.

[goose]

Hey, good luck, Joe!

I'd just add one thing. You sound a little sad to be leaving college with its flexible working hours. That's understandable, but I wouldn't get too gloomy about this being your 'last recital'. You've obviously put a lot of work into your music. And it shouldn't be coming to an end any time soon. Think of it as your first recital in this new stage of your life.

Who knows, maybe one day you can become a freelance accountant. That way, you could have more time for your music and still have more financial security than the average professional musician!

Anyway, hope it goes well.

Best,
Goose

[kitty on the keys]

Joe, I agree with Goose. As you reach this new stage of your life. Don't rule out that this will be the last recital you will present. Where ever you end up working, look for a teacher, find out if there are groups where people gather and play for one another. I play in a group where we play and then make a great dinner---piainists are great cooks. your music is far to much impotant to you to give it a "one time shot". You will grow and challenge yourself more. Don't set a limit. as an accountant you will need a break during the tax season---music is the best outlet. best of luck with your program.

kitty