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My teacher has suggested that I enter a small competition that's coming up in a few weeks as a chance to solidify my performance of the Chopin nocturne op 9 no 2 and Mozart sonata kv 309. However, the time allowed in the competition is not long enough, and to play both I will enter the non competitive section too.
So: my predicament
Do I play the first movement of the Mozart in the non competitive and the Chopin in the competitive? Or vise versa? Both pieces are extremely comfortable. What would you recommend? Does one seem more suitable for a category compared to the other? I realize that neither are particularly showy competition pieces, but this is mainly a chance for me to perform and gain new feedback.
Any recommendations would be muchly appreciatedl!!

I don't offer my services as a teacher, but I do as a coach.  Specific to this website, I offer it for free, and I always have.

Regarding your question, the first thing you should think about is that why did your teacher link performance experience with playing in a competition?  The last time I checked, there was something called Studio Class, as well as Group Recital.

However, today any prominent piano teachers earning ability is directly related to how their student perform in competition.  This broaches the question as to what is your goal?

Do you want to become a pianist/musician or do you want to please your teacher and win gold, bronze, and silver medals.  Are the two the same?  No, they are not.

As a pianist/social activist philosopher, I know a great deal about pathways.  And, that is the path you are being advised to follow.

Accordingly, my advice is directly related to the associated grief of this "small competition."  There are many other avenues wherein you can gain valuable performance related experience.

Please contact me by PM if you desire further guidance.  Good luck to you.