intermediate to advanced

[wannabe]

what do you think are the "must" pieces to play, learn, memorize?

[chidi]

Fur Elise, that's all you need at this point. 

[beethovenlover]

Have you played anything yet? If so, an idea of what you have played would be helpful for suggestions!

[rach n bach]

Fantasy Impromptu

*runs far away*

[beethovenlover]

Yeah...keep running! 

[pita bread]

Fantasy Impromptu

*runs far away*

I know the general area of where you live.

[invictious]

Fur Elise and Fantaisie Impromptu


Indeed.
*runs far far away into the land of obscure pieces*

[christiaan]

Don`t be so mean guys! Shame.

Chopin etude op. 10 no. 3
First movement of an EARLY Mozart concerto
Chopin Noncturne Op. 9, no. 2
Bach French Suite no. 5: Courante
 

[amelialw]

Chopin etude op. 10 no. 3
First movement of an EARLY Mozart concerto
Chopin Noncturne Op. 9, no. 2
Bach French Suite no. 5: Courante

I would say any Chopin Etude

why the 1st movement specifically of any Early Mozart Concerto...I would say the whole of any of the Mozart Concerto's/

umm...that chopin nocturne is uncessary..I would say any chopin nocturne. I'm an advanced pianist and i haven't even learnt that one.

Bach French Suite no. 5: Courante: why this one??
 
 

[wannabe]

It seems to me people are always asking what should I play next or what should I play at my next audition.  That is why I asked this question.  It seems that there is a certain repetoire we should all know (and love) and that would "kind of" be required.  Don't you think?

[ilikepie]

Chopin etude op. 10 no. 3
First movement of an EARLY Mozart concerto
Chopin Noncturne Op. 9, no. 2
Bach French Suite no. 5: Courante

I would say any Chopin Etude

why the 1st movement specifically of any Early Mozart Concerto...I would say the whole of any of the Mozart Concerto's/

umm...that chopin nocturne is uncessary..I would say any chopin nocturne. I'm an advanced pianist and i haven't even learnt that one.

Bach French Suite no. 5: Courante: why this one??
 
 

If we all have the same "requirements" we think should be played, wouldn't we all be playing the same thing? This is an opinionated answer, therefore I'm not sure why you're criticizing his answer x_x
This is in reference to the original question:
what do YOU think are the "must" pieces to play, learn, memorize?

Sorry if that came out the wrong way, but in my defense it's still really early in the morning. I meant that as an honest question, since I truly am wondering why the criticism(if it is not, then I ask for your apology)?

In my opinion:
One Two-part/Three-part Invention by Bach, choosing the harder ones of course.
WTK i/ii any prelude and fugue.
One of the mid-level Beethoven/Mozart/Schubert Sonatas(and any other classical sonatas for that matter.
Any Chopin piece of your level; waltzes, ballades, nocturnes, whatever. Avoid Fantasie-Impromptu like the plague.
Any concerto of your level; Beethoven, Mozart, Grieg, Schumann, etc.(I recommend Beethoven 1/2/3, Grieg, Schumann for late intermediate, though they might be a big challenge)
One Rachmaninoff Etude-tableau, Prelude(Avoid op.23 no.5 if possible, since it's overplayed, but if you like it, then go for it)
Debussy Estampes, one movement, or the whole thing or any other debussy(or any impressionistic) piece with the same musical value(this means avoid claire de lune, reverie, if possible).

I'm not to keen on saying that late 20th century pieces are a must, but I'll leave this to the people who are more knowledgeable about the matter.

[amelialw]

these are the necessities to me:

1 piece by J.S Bach
1 Classical Sonata by Beethoven/Mozart/Haydn/Schubert
1 Chopin piece
1 Romantic piece
1 20th C piece
1 Concerto
1 Concert Etude