Bartok vs. Albeniz

[sof]

I hate to compare pieces like this, but for competitions and such, which is better (for the contemporary category)? Bartok Rumanian Dances (the 2 of them, op.8a I think), or Albeniz "El Albaicin"?

Which one is more demanding (in terms of technique AND musicality)?

Thanks lots.

[rachmaninova]

None of them is easy in terms of musicality, but they are very different.
I believe "El Albaicin" is harder, mostly in terms of technique, but is a spectacular piece!

[burstroman]

I'm Hungarian by birth, but since "transplanted".  Albeniz is much neglected, especially here where much of the talk is on Liszt (the TE's). Albeniz, especially "Iberia", is a mountain to climb like few others, but the accomplishment is not to be missed.

[sof]

hm... interesting. though for some reason I think the Albeniz is a bit easier. I wanna play something that has a really great concert effect (flames up people's mood and everything).

Albeniz is also a little shorter. I have yet to decide still.

but thanks. =)