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Topic: Bartok vs. Albeniz (Read 1557 times)

sof

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Bartok vs. Albeniz

on: September 18, 2006, 07:28:17 PM

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.

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rachmaninova

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Re: Bartok vs. Albeniz

Reply #1 on: September 19, 2006, 10:32:39 AM

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!

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Re: Bartok vs. Albeniz

Reply #2 on: September 20, 2006, 01:45:37 AM

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.

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Re: Bartok vs. Albeniz

Reply #3 on: September 26, 2006, 04:23:31 AM

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. =)

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