Competition repertoire?

[onwan]

Competition repertoire?
I'm looking for some pieces to competition. It is organized in 2014. I'll by in category 17-18. The time is about 12-15 minutes.
My teacher want to start learn Chopin Prelude 24 d minor, but I think that it is so hard for me. And i have to find some Bach.
I found Beethoven sonata no.18 is this piece good for competition?

[chewbacha]

By any chance is it the 2014 Cooper Piano Competition? 
If you feel that the Chopin Prelude is too difficult to you, you should speak to your teacher about that. And yes, the Beethoven is simply gorgeous! Would love to hear that in a competition.

Not really sure on what type of competition pieces you expect, could you be more specific?

[onwan]

Not really sure on what type of competition pieces you expect, could you be more specific?

It is the national competition in Czech Republic. It has 3 rounds the first is community round, there are only few cities. After that is round for district and after that is the national round. There aren't any rules about repertoir, there is only time restriction. (12-15min)

[chewbacha]

So if there are no restrictions why go for the Bach? Why not dash into something dazzling and fit for a competition performance? It would be nice if you could mention you're repertoire as it would give a good sense of your abilities!

[49410enrique]

what about a modern 'modern' etude? i've always  thought she did some super interesting things here, a big contrast to her children's pieces
Karen TANAKA 《TechnoEtudes》2000 / 田中 カレン 《テクノエチュード》2000 　
Piano Eiko SUDOH ピアノ須藤英子

【From Tokyo / From 東京】
2009.1.25 / 2009年1月25日 @ Tokyo Wander Site HONGO / トーキョーワンダーサイト本郷
主催：東京都歴史文化財団　トーキョーワンダーサイト　tws　
後援：Asian Cultural Council　日米芸術交流プログラム　社団法人全日本ピアノ指導者協会

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Composer's Note

In January 1999, I was asked by Tomoko Mukaiyama to write a new Piano piece for her. Originally she requested that the piece should synchronize with techno music chosen by her which would be pre-recorded on a tape. As we discussed the piece over the following months, we realized that a solo Piano work without a tape part would be more substantial. However, the idea of techno remained constantly between us. Finally I wrote a set of three pieces, entitled Techno Etudes. The idea of the whole piece can be summarized with the three key words; techno, rhythm and speed.
Karen Tanaka

[blazekenny]

Generally, Chopin´s preludes are weird to be played alone, either as a complete set or just as fine encores.
Secondly, the E flat major sonata is one of the unplayables of Beethoven. I cant find the right english word, but since I´m also Czech, it´s "zastávková" You just have to have the pulse. Also not sh*t your pants in the presto con fuoco finale. Dont go for this sonata, its suicide

[gearmenta]

If youre going for shock and awe, gaspard is a damn good one if you play it well. Shock and awe always works for me:) so stuff like clavicemballisticum, rach sonata 1 or 2 would be great though it may be longer than 12 minutes... Hmm idk it's all up to you the Chopin in D minor is not too difficult though:) I'd go with that!

[nanabush]

I think the D minor prelude for a standalone piece is a little strange... and those scales and thirds ARE very difficult.  If the OP isn't too sure about the piece, it may not be the best pick.

But if you do end up doing the prelude, try maybe grouping some together?  Like maybe B major/G# minor, F major/D minor... one prelude last less than 2 minutes.

[j_menz]

[Opus] clavicemballisticum....may be longer than 12 minutes...

Ya think? Really? You sure about that? 

[chewbacha]

Why not just go for two flashy contrasting pieces? e.g Liszt's Spanish Rhapsody + Bartok's Allegro Barbaro?

[j_menz]

Why not just go for two flashy contrasting pieces? e.g Liszt's Spanish Rhapsody + Bartok's Allegro Barbaro?

OP:

My teacher want to start learn Chopin Prelude 24 d minor, but I think that it is so hard for me.

Spot a slight issue here? 

[onwan]

Thank all of you for your comments. I decided that I will not learn this prelude. But I started with sonata, so I will finish it.
I found beautiful Chopin waltz e minor, but I don't know if it isn't so easy for competition.