What to play next

[joynes]

So, I've been playing for nearly 2 years. Pieces I've played are: Mozart sonata  k. 283, Gershwin preludes 1 and 2, Pathetique sonata first movement, Debussy Arabesque no. 1, some easier pieces like chopin preludes and bach inventions.

My question is then what should I continue with. I know it's really difficult to tell because you don't know how well I've played these pieces, but I can assure that I've  played them quite well. And so I would like some suggestions on pieces that is in the same difficulty as the pathetique, perhaps a little bit more difficult but not too  much. I have been thinking on some chopin nocturnes (Op.  48 no. 1 and Op. 15 no. 1) but I would like some more suggestions, thanks.

[mcgillcomposer]

So, I've been playing for nearly 2 years. Pieces I've played are: Mozart sonata  k. 283, Gershwin preludes 1 and 2, Pathetique sonata first movement, Debussy Arabesque no. 1, some easier pieces like chopin preludes and bach inventions.

My question is then what should I continue with. I know it's really difficult to tell because you don't know how well I've played these pieces, but I can assure that I've  played them quite well. And so I would like some suggestions on pieces that is in the same difficulty as the pathetique, perhaps a little bit more difficult but not too  much. I have been thinking on some chopin nocturnes (Op.  48 no. 1 and Op. 15 no. 1) but I would like some more suggestions, thanks.

If you want a larger piece by Chopin try his 3rd ballade in Ab major. It's def. the easiest of the 4 technically and would be a nice step up from your current repertoire. I'm not sure which Chopin preludes you have played, but some of them are incredibly difficult.

[elevateme_returns]

i would second that. if you are looking for more chopin, you could try etude no 1 op 25, but it depends on what you're looking for. why not finish off the gershwin preludes and learn no. 3 ! it has an orgasmic chord in the middle

[joynes]

Thx alot for your comments. I've been thinking on the ballade no. 3 but I think I will look more into that one after this summer. The etude sounds nice and not too difficult.
I still think I will try and learn one or two of the more difficult nocturnes, but if you've got some more pieces to recommend please post your opinion about them

[amelialw]

why don't you try 1 or 2 of Haydn's Sonatas? or either Schubert's,Mendelssohn's, Liszt's or Schumann's works? expose yourself to more... And you should learn a Bach Prelude and Fugue.

[electrodoc]

What about some more Mozart? Perhaps K330 (C maj) or K333 (Bflat). THe transparency of Mozart will reveal any weaknesses, especially uneveness as well as being good for that ring finger. Scarlatti sonatas would also be be of interest if you have had enough Mozart for the time being.

I am not so sure about the 3rd Ballade. Although it is the easiest of the four it is by no means easy to play well. The first Impromptu or the Fantasy Impromptu might be sufficient challenge at this stage.

You might also like to consider some Debussy for layering of sound textures. The Arabeque is perhaps not typical in this respect. The first prelude (Bk1) and/or Voiles from Book 1 are both quite easy from a technical aspect but presnt a challenge with texture.

Above all, choose something that you enjoy.

Electrodoc

[phil13]

Finish up the Pathetique, do either a Haydn or Beethoven Sonata after that.

Learn the 3rd Gershwin prelude.

Start the WTC.

That, plus a romantic piece of your choice, should be plenty. 

Phil

[kimba1055]

So, I've been playing for nearly 2 years. Pieces I've played are: Mozart sonata  k. 283, Gershwin preludes 1 and 2, Pathetique sonata first movement, Debussy Arabesque no. 1, some easier pieces like chopin preludes and bach inventions.

My question is then what should I continue with. I know it's really difficult to tell because you don't know how well I've played these pieces, but I can assure that I've  played them quite well. And so I would like some suggestions on pieces that is in the same difficulty as the pathetique, perhaps a little bit more difficult but not too  much. I have been thinking on some chopin nocturnes (Op.  48 no. 1 and Op. 15 no. 1) but I would like some more suggestions, thanks.

star bach well tempered clavier book #1 prelude & fugue #2   

[psaiko]

If you want a larger piece by Chopin try his 3rd ballade in Ab major. It's def. the easiest of the 4 technically and would be a nice step up from your current repertoire. I'm not sure which Chopin preludes you have played, but some of them are incredibly difficult.

Do you seriously advice that to someone who has been playing for 2 years?

To the first poster: Its impressive that you can play first movement of pathetique sonata after two years, but the ballade is way more difficult. Besides, I dont know what you mean by "have played", but I doubt you can do it expressively at the right tempo. Unless you are an amazing talent, which could of course be possible.

Even the nocturne you are mentioning could be a bit tough (48/1). But if you have a deep passion to learn this I would go for it. It is in my opion an extremely well written piece, one of my favorites from Chopin. It kind of reminds me of the ballades, sort of a mini ballade, so it could be a nice entry point if you want to learn those later.