I need a LONG intro!

[Teddybear]

Dear Piano Street Members!

If someone happens to know what is the longest or at least one of the longest classical/romantic piano concerto intros, please let me know. I desperately need it for a skit. Thank you!

Cheers,

Teddybear

[sharon_f]

Are you looking for a long orchestral intro or a long solo intro, like the St. Saens #2? If the latter, then question answered.

[Teddybear]

Aa, pardon my vague question! I'm looking for an orchestral intro.

[mike_lang]

Chopin e minor? (4ish min. before soloist entrance)

[schubertiad]

I was listening to final piano concerto (no.27 K.595) the other day and was surprised about the length of the orchestral exposition. I just checked it again and the piano doesn't make its entry for nearly 2 and a half minutes, which by classical standards is a long time. For later concertos, I would say off hand Brahms' 1st concerto has a very long intro.
Out of interest, what will you do with it?

[rallestar]

Beethovens 3rd perhaps?

[pianowolfi]

Beethovens 3rd perhaps?

Yes that's what I thought too.

[theodopolis]

You could also try the Busoni op.39. 4m35s before John Ogdon's entry.

(Might be a bit heavy-handed for a skit though )

[kevinatcausa]

How about Brahms 1st (about 3:45 on the recording I have)

[thalbergmad]

How about the Arrau Beethoven 3 (about 18.45 minutes)

[dnephi]

You mean opening orchestral tutti?

[cygnusdei]

First movement of Cramer Concerto no. 8, Op. 70 has a 4 min tutti.

[thalbergmad]

Good thinking that man, piano does not start until page 6.

Cramer wrote some excellent concerto's.

Thal

[Teddybear]

Thank you so much for your suggestions! *oozes gratitude* I'm not sure which one to pick, but one of these will certainly do. I haven't listened to the K595 yet, though. I've never even heard the concerto. I was kinda hoping that Mozart would have something suitable, since it's funny by definition.

Out of interest, what will you do with it?

I'll portray a pianist who gets restless while waiting for their turn (starts reading a newpaper etc.).  I'm arranging a little performance that is a mix of music, poetry, drama and, hopefully, some fun.