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Offline arianareid

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What Mozart to learn?
on: January 10, 2014, 12:10:41 AM
So I'm looking for a new Mozart piece to learn. I'm specifically looking for something I can play with passion. I really enjoyed the Fantasy in D minor, so maybe something along those lines. Any suggestions?
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Offline j_menz

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Re: What Mozart to learn?
Reply #1 on: January 10, 2014, 12:13:07 AM
Given that the Requiem is (a) for choir and orchestra, and (b) not entirely Mozart's own work, I'm not quite sure what you are asking.
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Re: What Mozart to learn?
Reply #2 on: January 10, 2014, 12:20:25 AM
Quote from: j_menz on January 10, 2014, 12:13:07 AM
Given that the Requiem is (a) for choir and orchestra, and (b) not entirely Mozart's own work, I'm not quite sure what you are asking.

Shoot! I meant to put Fantasy in D minor. I have no idea what I was thinking, lol
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Re: What Mozart to learn?
Reply #3 on: January 10, 2014, 12:22:26 AM
Quote from: arianareid on January 10, 2014, 12:20:25 AM
Shoot! I meant to put Fantasy in D minor. I have no idea what I was thinking, lol

 ;D

Have you done any of the Sonatas?  If not, grab a book of them and start at the beginning.
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Re: What Mozart to learn?
Reply #4 on: January 10, 2014, 12:29:02 AM
Quote from: j_menz on January 10, 2014, 12:22:26 AM
;D

Have you done any of the Sonatas?  If not, grab a book of them and start at the beginning.

Sonata in A minor. I've also looked at several others (Sonata in C and A major), but haven't memorized or studied them to a great extent.
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Offline chopin4life

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Re: What Mozart to learn?
Reply #5 on: January 10, 2014, 10:25:31 PM
Sonata in c minor (op 457) my favourite  ;)
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Re: What Mozart to learn?
Reply #6 on: January 13, 2014, 02:49:46 AM
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Re: What Mozart to learn?
Reply #7 on: January 13, 2014, 06:35:24 PM
Try the Variations, Rondo in D, various Sonatas movements, or listen to the concerti.....have fun exploring!

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Re: What Mozart to learn?
Reply #8 on: January 13, 2014, 10:38:43 PM
Forget Mozart and play Clementi.

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Re: What Mozart to learn?
Reply #9 on: January 13, 2014, 10:50:56 PM
Quote from: thalbergmad on January 13, 2014, 10:38:43 PM
Forget Mozart and play Clementi.

Thal

Agree with the "play Clementi" bit, but some exposure to Mozart is essential to a well rounded musician.
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Re: What Mozart to learn?
Reply #10 on: January 13, 2014, 10:57:18 PM
Quote from: j_menz on January 13, 2014, 10:50:56 PM
Agree with the "play Clementi" bit, but some exposure to Mozart is essential to a well rounded musician.

Would not know old chap, as I am just a well round musician.

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Re: What Mozart to learn?
Reply #11 on: January 13, 2014, 11:01:54 PM
Quote from: thalbergmad on January 13, 2014, 10:57:18 PM
I am just a well round musician.



Couldn't find a beer one, which may explain your dislike for him.
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Re: What Mozart to learn?
Reply #12 on: May 20, 2014, 02:09:27 AM
Quote from: thalbergmad on January 13, 2014, 10:38:43 PM
Forget Mozart and play Clementi.

Thal

Sorry for the late reply! I've already played quite a bit of Clementi :) I started off with a few of his sonatinas, and then ventured off into a few of his other works. Overall, I've spent about a year and a half studying Clementi, I'm just not getting interested in Mozart :)
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