Competition doubt

[franz_]

Hi all

I'm 19, and I would like to do some competitons now. There is a competition next month for all pianostudents from conservatories in my country (there are 4 conservatories in my country) IT's not a very big, or prestigious competitoin, but  I'm just in the first year of conservatory. Should I wait one or two years more, or should I already participate. The competiton is already in february. My program is:

(1st round)
Bach: prelude and fugue in G minor WTCI
Rachmaninoff: Etude Op. 39/5

(2nd round - hopefully
Chopin: Scherzo I
Haydn: Sonata 49 Eb (1st mouvmt)
Rachmaninoff: Prelude Op. 23/5


Please give me some advice

[epf]

I guess the answer is: it all depends. Are you trying to win the competition or simply use it for the experience? Many young students will use such competitions as a way of testing their own skill level, of getting experience in a competitive environment, and as a way of getting outside professional feedback on their performance abilities.

If the expense of such a competition is something you can tolerate I would certainly consider entering it, even if you don't think you can win. Having said that, I must also point out that I am not a very competitive person. When I enter things like this I never do it to beat someone else, just to do the best I can do.

As with all opinions, your mileage may vary.

Ed

[amelialw]

if your teacher is confident that you can, do it! Even if you don't win you will still learn alot and gain experience

[point of grace]

i think it also depends on your country music level... in the conservatories..
in mine for example in the first year you will never be able to play the rach´s prelude n.5. op.23!!!!!!!!
 NO WAY!!
lol

but it´d be great for you to be in one
=)
good luck mate

[franz_]

i think it also depends on your country music level... in the conservatories..
in mine for example in the first year you will never be able to play the rach´s prelude n.5. op.23!!!!!!!!
 NO WAY!!
lol

but it´d be great for you to be in one
=)
good luck mate

Why not? Country? :p

[point of grace]

Why not? Country? :p

i´m from Argentina, and the music education is thought differently...
what i meant is that in your first conservatory year you´ll deal with clementi sonatines, bach preludes, schumann´s pieces, bartok´s mikrokosmos, etc...

no idea of how it could be in your country!

[thierry13]

What is your country franz ? You are not really advanced for a 19 yr old conservatory student, but I'd say go for it : motivation to practice + considerable experience even if you have no chance to win!