Romantic sonatas for conservatory repertoire

[earl_of_s]

Hey guys, this is my first post! I'm preparing a programme for my graduation from conservatory (i'm at the intermediate-advanced level, not yet advanced-advanced and 'professional' standard) Can I get some suggestions on a set of pieces or a substantial piece to fill a part of a 40 min program?

Here's an easy list to refer to:

Bach Italian concerto
Grieg Sonata E minor
Skrijabin Sonata no 3 F# major
Beethoven anything sonata 
Debussy Estampes
Debussy L'isle Joyeuse
Ginastera Danzas Argentinas
Bartok sonata/ suite op14
Chopin all 4 impromptus

Any suggestions? Ideas?

[asiantraveller101]

Hello Earl,
Your question is not clear, please verify. You mentioned Romantic sonatas in your title, but you gave many options that do not fall under that category; thus you confused us! Are you specifically looking for Romantic sonatas only?
You also need to inform us what are the other pieces that would be played in that recital and your requirement. Is it going to be an all-period program, theme program, Romantic period program, etc.
Thanks!
 

[pianisten1989]

Hello, and welcome to pianostreet!

Sorry to ruin your first post, but we have no idea who you are, or what you're playing is like. So the best thing you could do is probably to post some recordings of your playing.
(are the list pieces you've played in the past or pieces you want to play?)

But uhm...
Some of the major Schumann pieces are around 30-40 minutes (Carneval, symphonic etudes, Kreisleriana...)

And why can't you take several pieces?

[nanabush]

It's to fill a part of a 40 minute recital; half of the pieces he listed are only 20 minutes (or less) so I'm guessing he's throwing his own suggestions out there, and asking for more?

Since the range of difficulty/length is so huge though, I don't think a large scale Schumann would fit an "intermediate-advanced".

The Grieg Sonata is awesome!  Some really tricky parts, but very underplayed and definitely substantial (20-25 minutes).

I'd avoid the Scriabin if you aren't a very advanced pianist.

What about Gershwin 3 Preludes?
Debussy 'Pour le Piano'
Grieg Sonata
A Schubert Sonata (I'm not familiar whatsoever with the numbers, but any?)
Beethoven, #1,2 or 3 from Op. 10 (intermediate-advanced could probably manage these)

[quantum]

You list of pieces contains a rather large range of difficulty.  Some of the items may be technically to difficult for an intermediate-advanced player.  For example Beethoven Op. 101, 106, 109, 110 and 111.  The Scriabin Sonata 3 is very difficult. 

I like the idea of the 4 Chopin Impromptus.  #2 and 3 very much overshadowed by the FI and #1.