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Topic: Scriabin Op. 42 no.5 in C# min. (Read 1451 times)

rachchopin

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Scriabin Op. 42 no.5 in C# min.

on: March 19, 2012, 07:23:49 AM

Hello. I know that Audition repertoires require you to play a "virstuosic" etude, and that is why I would like to ask if Scriabin's op.42 no.5 in C# min. is considered "virtuosic"? A reply would greatly be appreciated. Because I'm not entirely sure if it is.

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j_menz

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Re: Scriabin Op. 42 no.5 in C# min.

Reply #1 on: March 19, 2012, 10:46:39 PM

I would think so, yes. It is always wise to check with the school beforehand, though.

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megadodd

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Re: Scriabin Op. 42 no.5 in C# min.

Reply #2 on: March 20, 2012, 10:25:16 AM

Sure is.

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Repertoire.
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Brahms op 118
Chopin Preludes op 28
Grieg Holberg Suite
Mendelssohn Piano trio D minor op 49
Rachmaninoff Etude Tabelaux op 33 no 3 & 4 op 39 no 2
Scriabin Preludes op 1

danhuyle

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Re: Scriabin Op. 42 no.5 in C# min.

Reply #3 on: March 20, 2012, 12:15:43 PM

Yep it is. Etude Op8/12 is an LMusA level piece.

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