Programm recital - questions

[franz_]

Haydn: Sonata HOB XVI: 50

Chopin: Fantaisie Impromptu Op. 66

Scriabin: Preludes Op. 11 Nrs. 6-9-10-14

Scriabin: Etudes Op 8 Nr. 1 and Nr. 5

Chopin: Ballade No. 3

Rachmaninoff: Prelude Op. 3 Nr 2 and Op. 23 Nr. 5



What do you think of this program? Is this ok to play in a real recital? Do I need a break between the pieces, and where? Which order do I should take?

Thanks in advance

[Kassaa]

Don't play the fantasie impromptu, play the ballade after the Haydn and find an other substantial work to play after the Scriabin etudes.

[franz_]

More reactions please 

[steve_m]

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[Kassaa]

I agree with Kassaa.

I think you should use something Baroque for that open slot that he sugguests.  Possibly one of the longer Bach Prelude and Fugues.

I don't think a P&F would sound nice after the Scriabin.  I think the Waldstein sonata would be perfect after the Scriabin, but if you prefer something poetic Liszt would be very good also.

[rebyan]

If you are as famous as Pogorelich, it doesn't matter what the programme or order is. However, my guess is you're not, and you're selling your concert based on programme, so it better be worth paying for. you chose too many short pieces that do not relate to each other. If short pieces are your forte and you want to showcase the variety of moods of a particular composer, choose between four to six from eg. Scriabin Op8 or Rach preludes. Order need not follow the number. But contrast in tempo and key, or group them to simulate a sonata or suite of various movts. Better still, play Rach preludes op23 as a whole. It's always good to attend recitals where you don't have to applause every five min.

[immanueljoseph]

Hi,

Well, it is not necessarily to play Baroque piece before Haydn's Piano Sonata, as it is interesting to start with it, and make the audience happy. Or, if you want, you can try like Bach's Toccata, or his Italian Concerto.

Well, yes, perhaps exchange the order of Chopin's 3rd Ballade (Why don't you try Chopin's 4th Ballade in f minor, Op. 52), and play it after Haydn's. Regarding Chopin 's Fantasie Impromptu, it's better not to play it, too.

For me, after so many Scriabin's pieces, don't play Rachmaninov (as both composers were at the same era), instead, try some showy but light piece to end the recital, let say Poulenc's Napoli Suite, or Schubert's "Wanderer" Fantasie, or Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody, or even last movement (IV) of Chopin's Piano Sonata No. 3 in b minor, Op. 58, or well, you can choose yourself. Good luck for your recital!

Best regards,

Joseph

[franz_]

Well, yes, perhaps exchange the order of Chopin's 3rd Ballade (Why don't you try Chopin's 4th Ballade in f minor, Op. 52),

Because it is to difficult 
Also Chopins 3rd sonata is above my level I think.