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Topic: Beethoven, Mozart or Schubert?  (Read 4474 times)

Offline 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  ;D
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Offline 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

Offline 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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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

Offline kaii

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Re: Beethoven, Mozart or Schubert?
Reply #4 on: June 14, 2009, 09:00:29 AM
@ aslanov && kyliec

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

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Re: Beethoven, Mozart or Schubert?
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  ;D

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Re: Beethoven, Mozart or Schubert?
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.

Offline kaii

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Re: Beethoven, Mozart or Schubert?
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  :P

Thanks for all your suggestions!   :D

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Re: Beethoven, Mozart or Schubert?
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.  :P
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!! ;D.
My e-mail is: justxochitl@hotmail.com
Please, please!

Plaqueta
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