Which piano concerto?

[hic]

  I have to pick a piano concerto for state competion soon.  Still can't decide by myself....I need HELP!!!plz? Just want your opinion which would be best. I'm considering these:
 
Mozart K459 no.19 in F
Kabalevsky no. 3 "Youth"
Ravel concerto in G
Gershwin concerto in F

[amelialw]

I would pick Mozart's concerto...but i'm just curious as to why you have limited yourself to these 4 concertos only

[hic]

well, there's a list of which you can do....i would prob have a better chance with these

[retrouvailles]

I would pick the Kabalevsky. It isn't as played, it's fun, and it's concise. IT might be a breath of fresh air to those judges after hearing a million Mozarts, Ravels, and Gershwins.

[viking]

I'd play Kabalevsky, or Gershwin.  Possibly Gershwin is better for competition.

[invictious]

Well the Kabalevsky won't be overplayed, but if you do, do play it very well.

If you play the Mozart, then good luck. I think it will be the common concerto, and don't ever make any mistakes when playing Mozart, it will stick out and become highlighted.  it is not technically difficult, but because it's so simple, it is what makes it difficult.

Ravel is a good choice, although he is not my type, so I wouldn't say anything.

Gershwin won't be overplayed too much, and it can be freshening to the audjudicators.

[teresa_b]

If it is the first movement, I would not pick the Mozart (the third movement, however, is a tour de force--nevertheless every wrong note sticks out!  Find my post of this piece somewhere way back to know that  ).  Having played this, I found that the first movement with it relentless triplets, sounds much easier than it is, and is (I hate to say this of my favorite composer  ) a little tedious for the piano solo.

If you can hack it, the Ravel would be my choice.  It is exciting and dynamic.

In the end, choose the one you love the most. Good luck, and have fun!
Teresa

[pianistimo]

The Kabalevsky Concerto is exciting.  I don't recall ever hearing it before.  I'd chose that one!  It reminds me of Leroy Anderson's. 

[hic]

I would pick the Kabalevsky. It isn't as played, it's fun, and it's concise. IT might be a breath of fresh air to those judges after hearing a million Mozarts, Ravels, and Gershwins.

well, the problem is my fellow competitors had the same idea and so last year at least 5 out of 10 ppl were playin the kabalevsky....

[hic]

If it is the first movement, I would not pick the Mozart (the third movement, however, is a tour de force--nevertheless every wrong note sticks out!  Find my post of this piece somewhere way back to know that  ).  Having played this, I found that the first movement with it relentless triplets, sounds much easier than it is, and is (I hate to say this of my favorite composer  ) a little tedious for the piano solo.

I agree... Few weeks ago i learnt the first movment; it gets boring sometimes. My teacher said it would have to be just perfect to match the competition since it's harder than it sounds.
btw i downloaded your performance...well done

[Nightscape]

Pick the Ravel concerto - it is the best concerto on that list.

You'll find that this concerto is very Mozart-like (as Ravel intended) so the texture is quite simple and any mistakes you make in the fingerwork will stick out.

[pita bread]

Pick the Ravel concerto - it is the best concerto on that list.

You'll find that this concerto is very Mozart-like (as Ravel intended) so the texture is quite simple and any mistakes you make in the fingerwork will stick out.

Concurred. I don't know why everyone keeps pushing the Kabalevsky...

[teresa_b]

I agree... Few weeks ago i learnt the first movment; it gets boring sometimes. My teacher said it would have to be just perfect to match the competition since it's harder than it sounds.
btw i downloaded your performance...well done

Thanks, hic!  I posted all 3 movements but they were on separate threads, I think.  It is a beautiful piece once you get the orchestra in there--but your teacher is correct.  Can you play a 3rd movement?  In that case K459 could be a great choice.

Teresa

[hic]

THANKS EVERYBUDY
I've tried out everything but the Ravel so now i'm learning it... pretty interesting. The only problem with the Ravel is that the modified second piano part is hard so my teacher is avoiding this one...

[amelialw]

lol...that's not good,cauz practising with your teacher could make a great difference.