Beethoven 1., Mendelssohn 1., Rhapsody in Blue, Mozart KV449 Concertos Compared

[thenerdicpianist06]

Hey guys, a few days ago my teacher recommended me these four piano concerti, and I can’t really decide, which one I should choose. What would be your recommendations, which one is technically/musically harder etc.?
1) Beethoven 1st Piano Concerto in C Major
2) Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
3) Mendelssohn 1st Piano Concerto in G minor
4) Mozart E flat Major Piano Concerto KV449

[lelle]

I'd say Gershwin and Mendelssohn are the most difficult, but it depends on your strengths/weaknesses.

Are you looking to play the technically/musically hardest or easiest one?

[thenerdicpianist06]

I'd say Gershwin and Mendelssohn are the most difficult, but it depends on your strengths/weaknesses.

Are you looking to play the technically/musically hardest or easiest one?

Hi, thank you for your answer!!! I actually want to play one of the harder ones . I think I’m going to choose Mendelssohn!

[lelle]

Hi, thank you for your answer!!! I actually want to play one of the harder ones . I think I’m going to choose Mendelssohn!

Mendelssohn is super cool and can be quite the challenge! Good luck!