Competition advice-Chopin's piece

[lzpv]

I'm going to participate  in a piano competition at the end of this year.(My first piano competition!) 
I'm pretty sure about the other pieces, except Chopin's piece

I'm planning to play:
- Beethoven piano sonata Appassionata op.57
- Bach prelude and fuge Bwv 348
-Chopin piece?

I have to choose one of the following pieces:

Andante Spianato and Polonaise in E flat major, Op. 22
Barcarole in F sharp major, Op. 60
Fantasia in F minor, Op. 49

Ballade in G minor, Op. 23
Ballade in F major, Op. 38
Ballade in A flat major, Op. 47
Ballade in F minor, Op. 52

Scherzo in B minor, Op. 20
Scherzo in B flat minor, Op. 31
Scherzo in C sharp minor, Op. 39
Scherzo in E major, Op. 54

Actually I studied and played in recital (some years ago) the Ballade op23, scherzo Op. 31,
Andante Spianato and Polonaise in E flat major, Op. 22 and the Fantasia Op 49
(Of course, I played those works in diferents recitals).

Which Chopin piece would be the best choice? Why?, please help me.
Thanks.

[j_menz]

- Bach prelude and fuge Bwv 348

BWV 348 is the Chorale Ich dank dir, lieber Herre. What P&F do you mean?

[lzpv]

Sorry my mistake it is BWV848.

[cbreemer]

I'm not sure there is a "best choice". All these works are great of course. Personally I would try to make a case for the 4th Scherzo, and underrated but lovely work. This may give you a chance to
stand out among all the Op.23 and Op.49 contestants. But you must be sure you can make
the most of it. Though difficult, this is not a virtuoso showpiece.

[pianoforte09]

What competition is this by the way?

I'm not sure if that is your order (Beethoven, Bach, Chopin) but as a suggestion, maybe put the Bach first. The Bach is a good opener, Appassionata in the middle, and then maybe finish with Ballade No. 4. I know both are in F minor but the Appassionata ends passionately (hence the nickname) and the Ballade No. 4 opens so poetically - a good contrast. The good thing also is that the Ballade No. 4 ends quite well too (strong ending) so it is suitable as a recital finisher.

The hard thing though is to pull it off well. The Ballade No. 4 is the longest of the Ballades (if I remember correctly) and of course one of the most popular.

Another option is ending with the Barcarolle... Not as strong an end as the Ballade No. 4 but definitely a good contrast and also not as often played as the Ballade No. 4.

I guess what I am trying to get at is, best not to play a Chopin that begins virtuosically or is passionate in nature. After almost 30 minutes of Appassionata and playing your heart out in the 3rd Movement, you might not have enough energy to begin well with a passionate Chopin (e.g. Scherzo 2). All the best! 

[lzpv]

I'm studying in a High school of arts.This is an internal competition, but is very important for me, because if I win or if I have a good performance, my teachers will recommend me to take lesson with conservatory professors in order to prepare me for "real competitions" or to take conservatories entrance exams. I really need to win. because, I haven't been studying music seriousl  and I'm a too old for this competition..(16 years old)...lol.
What do you think about the Op 22?

[maxy]

I think op 22 is a great choice! Quite a program :

-Beethoven's op. 57
-Bach's P&F in C# Book 1
-Chopin's op 22

There's drama, there's light. Could be fun!