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Topic: Adults concert mini-rant-blog  (Read 1283 times)

Offline immortalbeloved

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Adults concert mini-rant-blog
on: March 10, 2016, 07:36:42 PM
Ah, well, okay. So I a 23 etc etc .  .. started takig lessons at 22..etc.. so never really performed for anyone other than my teacher. Young kids are really lucky because they get that out of the way before really even developing the nerves--late beginners don't have that luxury.

Well, my piano teacher recommended a non-judgemental adults concert for me to partake in next month. I really want to do it and am excited and nervous--but don't know if I will.

I am thinking of doing Diabeli's F minor sonatina and Bach minuet in D minor. Just thought I would write this out in the universe. Maybe I can post some samples here...

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Offline kawai_cs

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Re: Adults concert mini-rant-blog
Reply #1 on: March 10, 2016, 10:12:21 PM
Great opportunity for you! Just do not even start with "I don't know if I will".
Pick 1 (ONE) piece that you want to play there right now and concentrate on it to bring it to performance level. You really should know it inside out. Invest all the time you have because it should give you a good start into performing. And it is just a whole different story to prepare for performance than just to prepare for your lessons. The effort should be high but the reward is really worth it.
Young kids are really lucky because they get that out of the way before really even developing the nerves--late beginners don't have that luxury.  
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I know what I am talking about because I gave my first public performance last November and I am older than you. I am already looking forward to next recital!
Good luck and do not even think about not performing >:(
Chopin, 10-8 | Chopin, 25-12 | Haydn, HOB XVI:20

Offline immortalbeloved

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Re: Adults concert mini-rant-blog
Reply #2 on: March 11, 2016, 04:11:21 AM
You are quite right. I just have to do it. Thank you very much for your response.

I think my main piece will be the Diabli in F and, against your suggestion, my second will be the Bach in D (it is really short and I really have it well).

But let me ask you a question if you don't mind: what is the difference between practicing for a lesson and a performance? I practice really hard for my lessons and cannot really postulate any different ways. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Offline kawai_cs

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Re: Adults concert mini-rant-blog
Reply #3 on: March 11, 2016, 09:29:12 PM
It is actually great that you can play 2 pieces. What I meant by picking one was just to focus on the one piece and prepare it really well but if you can play more than it is great.
I answered your question in your other thread.
Chopin, 10-8 | Chopin, 25-12 | Haydn, HOB XVI:20
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