Ravel-La Valse

[martha96]

Hi!  I was wondering if anyone can help me with the ossias written in the original transcription of 'La Valse' made by Ravel. I'm currently learning the piece and while reading through, I figured out that I can't get the right way of playing all the glissandi and the chromaticism. I really need help and I hope those who offer me some advice and tips have played the piece down to performance level. Kisses & hugs, Martha. 

[flashyfingers]

Have you ever practiced fingering a glissando?
I would start there.

[martha96]

You're right. I've never played glissandos, but I only wanted to know how the glissando must fit in the music. What chords should and should not be ommited in order to play the glissando? 

[flashyfingers]

Can you provide a score?

[martha96]

I appreciate your concern, but I gave up on La Valse due to its difficulty. I find it rather awkward for the hand.  

[flashyfingers]

I appreciate your concern, but I gave up on La Valse due to its difficulty. I find it rather awkward for the hand.  

It is rather long.

Perhaps some other Ravel?

[martha96]

I've played 'Valses nobles et sentimentales' before and thought of moving forward, so I gave up on the idea of playing other Ravel than 'La Valse'. I sight read through Brahms Sonata No.1 and Chopin's Second Sonata and I simply can't decide. Both seem a challenge and I'm not aware which is technically/musically/learning-wise easier to grasp.

[flashyfingers]

I've played 'Valses nobles et sentimentales' before and thought of moving forward, so I gave up on the idea of playing other Ravel than 'La Valse'. I sight read through Brahms Sonata No.1 and Chopin's Second Sonata and I simply can't decide. Both seem a challenge and I'm not aware which is technically/musically/learning-wise easier to grasp.

Why not Schubert sonata?

[martha96]

My teacher asked me to decide between these two mentioned above.

[flashyfingers]

The Brahms and the Chopin are so different. Which composer have you played more of?

[martha96]

Yes, they are, but I love them both... I've performed on stage many Chopin works before (Nocturnes, Waltzes, Mazurkas, Etudes, Fantasie Op.49), but never played on stage Brahms.

[flashyfingers]

Interesting!