1st concerto

[boneil3774]

Any suggestions for a for a first piano concerto from the following?
Mozart #17 in G major
Mozart #23 in A major
Beethoven #1 in C major
Beethoven #2 in B-flat major
Mendelssohn #1 in G minor
Kabalevsky #3 in D major

My the pieces that I am working on are below

Thanks!

[classicalnhiphop]

Depending how well u can play the rach prelude in g minor, you might be able to play something more challenging than what you gave.
I personally only like the beethoven 2, mozart 23, and kinda the beethoven 1
you should be able to handle things like the FIRST mov of Saint seans 2 (Not the third mov, that's much more difficult), shostakovich 2 or 1, etc.
you should def try mozart 20 in d minor, its really something else
if u can, u should try something like liszt 2 or maybe 1, stay away from totentantz
idk, maybe even beethoven 3, thats really great too

[h_chopin148]

The Beethoven 2 is a good one to start with. I have played it and it's not that bad. Just a few runs that might need some attention.  Mozart 23 is also a great piece.  You should also consider Beethoven 3 in c minor or Mozart 20 in d minor.

[ale_ius]

Kabalewski‎ ( Дми́трий Бори́сович Кабале́вский) Number 3 is ultra fine concerto, one of the finest. Good/great concerto for first, or seconds, or.....(after manys).

Heres is description from my recording by Hsin - Ni Liu , piano;

Rhapsody (concerto 5?) is also wonderfuls

[chopinrabbitthing]

I'm so glad you weren't like other members who asked this question, only considering "difficult" and famous concerti...*sigh*

From that list I'd probably pick Mozart 23, It's the only I played which is on the list, but I hated it. It's really nice, but I suppose I didn't like it because I was quite rushed to learn it.

My second choice would be Beethoven's 2nd. Third would be Kabalevsky.

But really, this isn't in the list, but you should really consider Haydn Concerto No 11 in D major. It's really overplayed by kids, but it's really good to start off with, because it helps you get used to the format of the concerto.

All the concerti you have listed are definitely in your reach, judging by waht you are learning now. Just pick whatever you find you like best, or will play best.

Best of luck.