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Topic: Beethoven 3rd piano concerto Cadenza (Read 2026 times)

adariation

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Beethoven 3rd piano concerto Cadenza

on: September 24, 2022, 03:47:42 PM

I am learning Beethoven’s 3rd piano concerto, and am looking for the best cadenza. I want the cadenza to allow me to show off as I am going to play the concerto in a mature manner so I want it to have a contrast to that. Any suggestions?

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felixblumenfeld

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Re: Beethoven 3rd piano concerto Cadenza

Reply #1 on: September 24, 2022, 07:54:44 PM

Have a look at Charles-Valentin Alkan's cadenza.