The Difficulty of Arensky's Piano Concerto in F minor, Op.2

[phil13]

Its difficulty relative to other better known concerti, I suppose.

How would one approach this piece? Does anyone know where I could find a recording? How hard is each movement? Does it have an ABRSM rating?

Phil

[jre58591]

this is one of my favorite lesser known concertos, along with his fantasia on russian folk themes. it isnt too difficult i dont think. i can post a recording shortly, by tomorrow at the latest.

[jre58591]

ok, here is the recording. i can post the score if you are interested.

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[phil13]

um- they removed the link. I already have the sheets

Can you e-mail the recording to me?

philtaylor13@aol.com

[jre58591]

um- they removed the link. I already have the sheets

Can you e-mail the recording to me?

philtaylor13@aol.com

will do. enjoy!

[phil13]

So... I know its very similar to the Chopin concerti. How difficult is it musically and also technically? What solo pieces and/or concerti would help prepare for it?

Also, has anyone played it?

(might be a good time for arensky to make an input. Maybe he knows something)

Phil

[klavierkonzerte]

to the best of my knowledge it's way easier than chopin concerti

i did not play the concerto but i had a look at the score and didn't find it very demanding.

[arensky]

I read through it years ago, it's a similar difficulty level as the Grieg, Schumann and Gershwin Concerti.

I write a very good Concerto, don't you think? 

[phil13]

I read through it years ago, it's a similar difficulty level as the Grieg, Schumann and Gershwin Concerti.

I write a very good Concerto, don't you think? 

Yes, you do. 

Hmm, do you think I could learn this soon? To give an idea of where I stand, here's what I'm learning now:

Bach Dm Concerto
Bach P&F Fm Bk.I
Grieg Sonata
Schubert Impromptu in Gb
Mozart C minor Sonata
Rachmaninoff G#m prelude 32-12

What would I want to play beforehand to get a grip on the musicality and technique? I have never heard or played any of Arensky's music before, so I suppose some of his other works would be a good first step.

Phil

[phil13]

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