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hexanite

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Piece suggestions

on: June 30, 2019, 12:15:02 AM

Hey all, I'm kind of lost right now and am looking for something new to play.

I've gone down a Scriabin rabbit hole recently and was planning on giving Rach op.39 no.5 a try after finishing Scriabin op.8 no.12 because it's one of my dreams to play that piece, but I need a break from banging out chords on my piano... (although I could start the piece from the "quieter" section)

But speaking about that quieter section (@3:50

=231), I'm looking for a piece that's got a similar chilling feel to it but is not forte for the majority of the piece if that makes sense. Rach's Moment Musicaux no. 3 also comes to mind and was a piece I really enjoyed playing.

Not sure if what I'm asking for is clear or not, but let me know if you have questions.

Any suggestions would be great! Thanks.

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klavieronin

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Re: Piece suggestions

Reply #1 on: June 30, 2019, 12:59:57 AM

Alma Brasileira by Heitor Villa-Lobos is quite nice.

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georgey

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Reply #2 on: June 30, 2019, 01:13:41 AM

Debussy Image No. 1 Reflets dans l'eau. About 5 minutes long. Not in minor key, but a fantastic piece that may be what you want. Does this work?

EDIT: I realize this is not what you are describing, but I guess I'm inclined to suggest one of my favorite pieces that I would play if I had the ability.

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hexanite

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Re: Piece suggestions

Reply #3 on: June 30, 2019, 05:29:40 AM

Thanks klavieronin for the suggestion. It's a beautiful piece, but not quite what I'm looking to play at the moment.

Quote from: georgey on June 30, 2019, 01:13:41 AM

Debussy Image No. 1 Reflets dans l'eau. About 5 minutes long. Not in minor key, but a fantastic piece that may be what you want. Does this work?

EDIT: I realize this is not what you are describing, but I guess I'm inclined to suggest one of my favorite pieces that I would play if I had the ability.

I really enjoyed listening to this piece (have it on repeat now

). It may not have been exactly what I asked for but I think I'm going to give it a try. It seems like it's going to be pretty challenging musically, and I don't have much experience playing Debussy, but I think it'll be worth it.

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georgey

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Re: Piece suggestions

Reply #4 on: June 30, 2019, 05:40:18 AM

Quote from: hexanite on June 30, 2019, 05:29:40 AM

Thanks klavieronin for the suggestion. It's a beautiful piece, but not quite what I'm looking to play at the moment.

I really enjoyed listening to this piece (have it on repeat now ). It may not have been exactly what I asked for but I think I'm going to give it a try. It seems like it's going to be pretty challenging musically, and I don't have much experience playing Debussy, but I think it'll be worth it.

Fantastic if you have the chops! I get goose bumps hearing this. At 2:50 climax, he sounds like maybe a huge Rachmaninoff sound only to drift away with whole tone scale at 3:00. This piece is a gem! Good luck!

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visitor

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Re: Piece suggestions

Reply #5 on: July 02, 2019, 02:35:07 PM

First mov of the Chaminade c minor sonata might fit the bill

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Re: Piece suggestions

Reply #6 on: September 22, 2019, 03:57:18 AM

When I think of what I was playing at 12 or so, and I remember Scriabin's D#minor study, I also remember being obsessed with Rachmaninov's prelude op. 32 no. 10. Give that one a try. That dramatic section after the introduction is breath-taking.

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