I recently got a recording of Rachmaninoff's Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor op. 19, and decided I absolutely have to play the piece. Unfortunately, I only have about five months before the performance where I wish to play the sonata.
I would like to know which movement is the easiest to learn in such a short amount of time, since I seriously doubt I can learn the whole thing in just 5 months (I'm a high school student, and I work part time at a research institution, among other things). I ordered the music a while ago, but it's certainly taking its fine, slow time arriving here...
Also, would any of you happen to know how difficult the cello part is to play? I still need to find a cellist.
And, just out of curiosity, if you know the pieces, what do you like more: this cello sonata, or either of Brahms' Cello/Piano sonatas?