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Teddybear

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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

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sharon_f

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Re: I need a LONG intro!

Reply #1 on: January 26, 2008, 05:25:41 PM

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

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Re: I need a LONG intro!

Reply #2 on: January 27, 2008, 10:10:15 AM

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

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Re: I need a LONG intro!

Reply #3 on: January 27, 2008, 10:12:01 AM

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

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Re: I need a LONG intro!

Reply #4 on: January 27, 2008, 11:11:08 AM

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?

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Re: I need a LONG intro!

Reply #5 on: January 27, 2008, 03:03:33 PM

Beethovens 3rd perhaps?

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Re: I need a LONG intro!

Reply #6 on: January 27, 2008, 06:05:44 PM

Quote from: rallestar on January 27, 2008, 03:03:33 PM

Beethovens 3rd perhaps?

Yes that's what I thought too.

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Re: I need a LONG intro!

Reply #7 on: January 27, 2008, 06:19:52 PM

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

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

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kevinatcausa

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Re: I need a LONG intro!

Reply #8 on: January 28, 2008, 04:24:56 AM

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

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Re: I need a LONG intro!

Reply #9 on: January 28, 2008, 07:46:24 PM

How about the Arrau Beethoven 3 (about 18.45 minutes)

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Re: I need a LONG intro!

Reply #10 on: January 28, 2008, 08:00:18 PM

You mean opening orchestral tutti?

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Re: I need a LONG intro!

Reply #11 on: January 29, 2008, 03:29:25 AM

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

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Re: I need a LONG intro!

Reply #12 on: January 29, 2008, 07:37:30 PM

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

Cramer wrote some excellent concerto's.

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Teddybear

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Re: I need a LONG intro!

Reply #13 on: February 01, 2008, 02:45:50 PM

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.

Quote from: schubertiad on January 27, 2008, 11:11:08 AM

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.

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