Chopin Prelude 24 in D minor

[Tartanrug]

Hello,

I am a piano student of around grade 6 standard and enjoy playing Chopins preludes.

So far I have only attemped the more simple preludes, but my favourite prelude is number 24. This is significantly more difficult than the pieces I have played so far.

I just wanted to get people's opinions on attempting this piece, do you think it would be way beyond a grade 6 player and I am being ridiculous for even thinking about it?! I know the left hand will be a big challenge and the runs up and down the keyboard even more so.

My aim isn't to play it perfectly by any means or even remotely as fast as a top pianist would play it, but just to get through it reasonably.

Thoughts?

Thanks

[allchopin]

Problem first and foremost I would say is blowing your chops.  Personally, I would get way into it and try to play it too fast, too aggressive... by the end I had nothing left.  The runs up and down are moderately hard, but only while trying to keep the whole piece in tempo - most cheat and just slow down a little there, like me  .  The thirds run isn't too hard once you get that ability, the basic feel (riding a bike).  Best prelude imo.

[julie391]

the left hand demands alot of endurance, this is my fave prelude too