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adariation

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I am planning on doing a competition
and need a concerto a for the grand final.
I have played many concertos with orchestra; Rach 2, Chopin 1, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven 3,4, 5.
This is an all-instruments concerto so I'd need to stand out in the grand final.
The previous piano winners played the following: Rach 2, Rach Paganini, and Saint Saens 2.
Even though the technique concerning most piano concertos isnt an issue, I want something that isn't overplayed. That's why I was going to perform Beethoven 3. Would this be seen as too easy?

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bwl_13

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Re: Concerto for Competition

Reply #1 on: October 25, 2022, 04:18:34 PM

Considering Beethoven 3 is standard concert rep, and many international competitions are won at least partially using it (Yuncham Lim just played it for the Cliburn for instance), then I think you're fine.

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Second Year Undergrad:
Bach BWV 914
Beethoven Op. 58
Reger Op. 24 No. 5
Rachmaninoff Op. 39 No. 3 & No. 5

hmoll53

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Re: Concerto for Competition

Reply #2 on: October 25, 2022, 06:38:55 PM

Why not Rach 3? Perfect virtuosity and expression for both pianist and orchestra

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Some Current Repertoire:
Scriabin: Sonatas 2,4 and 5
Chopin: Ballade 1,4, Scherzo 1
Rachmaninoff: Concerto 3
Ravel: Gaspard de la Nuit
Barber: Sonata
Beethoven: Appassionata

adariation

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Re: Concerto for Competition

Reply #3 on: October 26, 2022, 07:02:36 AM

Rach 3 is too hard. I am only age of 14, will never be able to pull it off by the time i am 16.
+ I believe Yunchan Lim won that competition because of his beautiful Rach 3 and transcendental etudes, rather than Beethoven 3

What about performing Tchaikovsky, Scriabin or Ravel?

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bwl_13

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Re: Concerto for Competition

Reply #4 on: October 27, 2022, 01:34:09 AM

Quote from: adariation on October 26, 2022, 07:02:36 AM

Rach 3 is too hard. I am only age of 14, will never be able to pull it off by the time i am 16.
+ I believe Yunchan Lim won that competition because of his beautiful Rach 3 and transcendental etudes, rather than Beethoven 3

What about performing Tchaikovsky, Scriabin or Ravel?

Even if his etudes and Rach 3 were the stars, the Beethoven was still a part of the final round and I think that's not something to forget.

The last international Chopin competition also began with a performance of Beethoven 3 by the previous winner (if I remember correctly).

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Second Year Undergrad:
Bach BWV 914
Beethoven Op. 58
Reger Op. 24 No. 5
Rachmaninoff Op. 39 No. 3 & No. 5

adariation

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Re: Concerto for Competition

Reply #5 on: October 27, 2022, 06:28:44 AM

That is quite true, Bruce Liu did play Beethoven 3, however they all played a major concerto alongside it,
which was what i think led them to win

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symphonicdance

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Re: Concerto for Competition

Reply #6 on: October 30, 2022, 02:09:00 PM

Isn't it better to find a show case work that can show the candidate's best, instead of worrying too much on his/her choice being over played?

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adariation

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Re: Concerto for Competition

Reply #7 on: November 01, 2022, 06:24:20 PM

Very true, but one must consider that all past keyboard winners have played Rach 2.
I really like beethoven 3, however do not think that it is hard enough.

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