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kaii

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Beethoven, Mozart or Schubert?

on: June 13, 2009, 08:09:42 AM

I'm preparing for an exam soon, and my teacher and I are deciding on my repertoire...

She gave me a selection of pieces to choose from for 'List B' in the exam (I take AMEB examinations), and I'm having trouble picking one because I really don't have a very broad musical knowledge

So here are the pieces that she told me to have a look at (I have recordings and the sheet music for them as well). I was hoping that if you know them/have played them before, could you please give some of your thoughts on the piece?

Beethoven Sonatas

Op. 2 No. 2 - 4th Movement
Op. 7 - 4th Movement
Op. 10 No. 2 - 1st Movement
Op. 22 - 1st Movement OR 4th Movement
Op. 28 - 1st Movement
Op. 31 No. 1 - 1st Movement
Op. 78 - 1st Movement

Mozart

K 284 (Dmajor) - 1st Movement OR last movement
K 310 - 1st Movement
K 331 - 1st Movement
K 332 - 3rd Movement
K 494 - Rondo

Schubert

D 784 - Op. 143 - 3rd Movement

Thanks in advance

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aslanov

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Re: Beethoven, Mozart or Schubert?

Reply #1 on: June 13, 2009, 10:25:41 PM

From those u listed
I'd say try the 16th beethoven sonata, that first movement is quite fun to learn and play

and if i make a suggestion try an op. 2 no. 1 movement, especially the last, its quite difficult and fun, or u could try the first movement.

and as for the mozart, i'd go with the K331 first movement

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communist

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Re: Beethoven, Mozart or Schubert?

Reply #2 on: June 13, 2009, 10:39:24 PM

Beethoven op.28 1st movement.

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kyliec

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Re: Beethoven, Mozart or Schubert?

Reply #3 on: June 14, 2009, 12:01:39 AM

Hi, I did the 1st movt of Mozart K331 for grade 8 AMEB last year. Good for increasing control on the piano, beautiful piece!
Kylie

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kaii

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Reply #4 on: June 14, 2009, 09:00:29 AM

@ aslanov && kyliec

Yeah, the Mozart - K331 is really nice. I love the variations

Even though Mozart pieces are generally 'easy' to sightread, they're so challenging once you get into them ...

@ communist

I really like the Beethoven Op. 28, but I'm torn between that one and the Op. 10 No. 2 (1st movement)

Thanks for the suggestions

They've really helped me narrow everything down. If anyone has any more ideas, they'd be much appreciated

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clara.schumann

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Reply #5 on: June 14, 2009, 11:01:27 AM

op.10 no.2!!! i love it... and then, if you're good enough, she will give you the 3rd mvt too

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aslanov

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Reply #6 on: June 14, 2009, 06:00:22 PM

Just throwing this out there, but really have a listen to the op. 31 no. 1
and i think youtube has a masterclass on it with Barenboim. you just might change your mind.

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kaii

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Reply #7 on: June 16, 2009, 10:59:43 AM

I'm torn between everything now
$:-\$ I wish I could just play them all, someday I'll learn them...

But for now I think I'll just stick with the Mozart K331, it's starting to grow on me a bit

Thanks for all your suggestions!

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Reply #8 on: May 30, 2010, 07:02:02 PM

Hi!

The Rondo F major is beautiful, I haven't played it, but I've listened and I really love it.
Well, of course, to this moment you've alredy presented your exam.

I hope you don't get mad, but, Could you send me the sheets from the Rondo F major K 494 from Mozart? I've looking for it for a long time. It would be wonderful to play it.
Please! I'll be very greatful!!

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My e-mail is: justxochitl@hotmail.com
Please, please!

Plaqueta

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