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Offline soursop

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Advice on competition repetoire
on: September 07, 2010, 10:55:22 PM
Hi, I'm preparing a repetoire for an amateur competition next April.  For the first round of the competition, they only allow 10 minutes max.  My current plan is to play the Chopin Nocturne in C minor and a Scarlatti sonata in C.  I'm now wondering if I should just do the Chopin Scherzo no. 2 instead.

I would appreciate any advice.  Thanks.
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Offline pianisten1989

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Re: Advice on competition repetoire
Reply #1 on: September 09, 2010, 04:27:04 AM
Record yourself and post your pieces in the audition room... It's all about how you play your pieces. Good luck
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Offline soursop

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Re: Advice on competition repetoire
Reply #2 on: September 09, 2010, 10:21:08 PM
Thanks.  I agree - it's more important what I can play better.  Good point.
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Offline magio

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Re: Advice on competition repetoire
Reply #3 on: September 11, 2010, 08:30:11 PM
If i were you i would not replace the nocturne but the scarlatti's sonata!
Why don't you try the scarlatti's K466 sonata?It sounds amazing! :)
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Offline pianisten1989

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Re: Advice on competition repetoire
Reply #4 on: September 12, 2010, 06:03:20 AM
Why the hell would you play 2 sonatas is one competition?
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