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verywellmister

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Andante Spianato good for competition?

on: June 05, 2006, 08:40:27 PM

Do you think Chopin's Andante Spianato in G (w/o polonaise) is challenging enough technically/interpretively for a high school competition? I am asking just about the AS because the Grande Polonaise Brillante is too long for the competition I plan to enter in.

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Re: Andante Spianato good for competition?

Reply #1 on: June 05, 2006, 08:42:57 PM

It is very one sided both in melody and bass so i would not choose it to impress if thats what your after.

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Re: Andante Spianato good for competition?

Reply #2 on: June 05, 2006, 09:10:31 PM

I think it's a beautiful piece and though it's not that impressive to watch to; it's really a pleasure for the ear, if played right.

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Re: Andante Spianato good for competition?

Reply #3 on: June 06, 2006, 02:28:49 AM

Andante Sp... is a great piece, but why not chose one of the nocturnes that also has a stormy middle section?

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Re: Andante Spianato good for competition?

Reply #4 on: June 06, 2006, 01:58:59 PM

Quote from: burstroman on June 06, 2006, 02:28:49 AM

Andante Sp... is a great piece, but why not chose one of the nocturnes that also has a stormy middle section?

You know what, that IS a good suggestion. Thanks.

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