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Topic: Beethoven 1., Mendelssohn 1., Rhapsody in Blue, Mozart KV449 Concertos Compared (Read 1436 times)

thenerdicpianist06

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

on: July 13, 2021, 07:14:35 AM

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

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lelle

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

Reply #1 on: July 13, 2021, 11:19:41 PM

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?

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thenerdicpianist06

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

Reply #2 on: July 14, 2021, 11:18:31 AM

Quote from: lelle on July 13, 2021, 11:19:41 PM

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!

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

Reply #3 on: July 15, 2021, 11:42:49 PM

Quote from: thenerdicpianist06 on July 14, 2021, 11:18:31 AM

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!

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