Pieces that win piano competitions

[asuhayda]

I don't want you to read into this too much.  Assuming the piece is played well, what is competitive enough to win a high level competition (30 and over ameteur level)?

Would Rachmaninoff's Piano Sonata No.2 do it?

Thanks.

[davidjosepha]

I don't know much about piano competitions, but I would assume that would do quite well. I think any of the major romantic sonatas would give you a shot at winning a competition; Liszt B minor, Chopin 2 or 3, Brahms 3, ...

[rachmaninoff_forever]

Rachmaninoff 1st?  It's pretty underplayed.

[49410enrique]

probably one of the finest, i'd kick over some rocks over here
https://www.cliburn.org/amateur-competition/

if you don't find what you're looking for, just write to them asking for the programs and rep for the finals and winners for the past several competitins, should give you an idea of what you're looking for.

also this is a  pretty prestegious young artist and amateur festival every year just down the road from the cliburn kids, the rep for the oustanding amateurs that are selected for masterclasses and performances should be available too, the info is pretty public again if not immediately available just write to them and ask.

[asuhayda]

Thanks guys. All good feedback.

I don't think I'm going to pull the trigger on this until 2014, but I wanted to start getting some ideas.

I think in the mean time, I'll check out that website and write the coordinators as suggested.  Also, I'm probably going to go and watch a competition next Spring and see what people are playing.

Thanks again.

[49410enrique]

Thanks guys. All good feedback.

I don't think I'm going to pull the trigger on this until 2014, but I wanted to start getting some ideas.

I think in the mean time, I'll check out that website and write the coordinators as suggested.  Also, I'm probably going to go and watch a competition next Spring and see what people are playing.

Thanks again.

my gosh, sorry, i forgot to post the 2nd link i mentioned

https://www.pianotexas.org/

[cinnamon21]

Someone in my city won a major Romantic competition with Liszt - Benediction de Dieu dans la solitude. It's really, really beautiful if played well what do u think ?

[mikeowski]

Funny you ask, the competition I went to lately was actually won by a guy playing the rachmaninoff sonata no. 2.
So my answer is: yes

[asuhayda]

good enough for me! thanks!