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Topic: Beethoven 1., Mendelssohn 1., Rhapsody in Blue, Mozart KV449 Concertos Compared  (Read 2373 times)

Offline 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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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? :P
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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? :P

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

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