Piece for my Talent Show?

[rjgrech]

Hey all! I have a talent show coming up and Ive decided I wish to play piano. I intended on using an original composition but I had heard that one of my rivals was also performing classical I decided to not use my own piece. I also convinced my other friend to perform. She will be playing the First movement of Beethoven's Tempest sonata and the other person will either be playing Rachmaninov's Prelude in C-sharp Minor or G minor. So I decided its my job to bring the Chopin to the table. I've narrowed it down between four pieces. The Nocturnes in F minor, E minor, and C sharp minor op 27, or D flat major. Which piece would be the best to learn in two months I know that f minor and e minor are the easiest and the other two are difficult. But which would go over better among the Beethoven and Rachmaninov. I feel the C sharp minor would be good. The middle section is tough for the left hand but then it just repeats the a section so it isn't too bad. I am not asking which is more technically hard I already know that. I just want to know which would go over better as compared to other pieces and which would be a crowd pleaser my opinion might be different than some other persons. Please help!

[m1469]

Dang, play your own!  If you have a couple of months and feel it needs work, then use that time to work on your piece.

[liszt1022]

Nocturnes aren't usually go-to pieces for crowd pleasing, especially if you play after one of those Rachmaninoffs. Sticking with Chopin, how about something more bangy, like the Military Polonaise? It's not really that hard.

[rjgrech]

Nocturnes aren't usually go-to pieces for crowd pleasing, especially if you play after one of those Rachmaninoffs. Sticking with Chopin, how about something more bangy, like the Military Polonaise? It's not really that hard.

I actually was thinking about doing that piece but I crossed it off in favor of a more flowing airy piece but I do understand what you mean.

[visitor]

Bro, do you even lift?  Go heavy or go home.  These shows are about fun and showing off, get the crowd on your side.  I think you're taking it too seriously.  
Think outside the box a little and you may find you enjoy the next couple months way more than expected.

"Showpan Boogie" concert paraphrased arr in that little piece we all know....

[khantallis123]

How does your rival play? 

[khantallis123]

If this is a show for now-that-educated audience, do something they know and still make it exciting. "Average" (or I must say, BELOW AVERAGE STINKY) people have a disliking for classical music, excluding ROCKmaninnof! That g minor is haunting.

[rjgrech]

How does your rival play? 

he plays quite well but not very light pieces so i suppose it is easy to play bangy harsh pieces considering the only bangy piece ive played is my own sonata in d flat major

[lostinidlewonder]

Play something from Lecuona like Maleguena.

[bencollisonmusic]

Hello,

First off, are you trying to compete with this other pianist or share your talent? Seems like that's your main issue. If your trying to compete with him then take the more challenging piece but make sure it's in top shape.

If you want to show deep talent in music, perhaps do your composition or a very emotional piece that pulls in your audience. Keep in mind, you don't have to be fast and flashy to catch people's attention. Just do a piece that you know you can do an amazing job on. It is irrelevant what the other pianist will be performing.

Hope this helps. Feel free to message me if you have any questions.

-Benjamin Collison