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zephylx

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Hello, i got a question. I just finished Chopin nocturne op 48 no 1 and i want to play rachs concerto 2 with string quartet, just the first mvt. Do you think i can play it? or is it much harder.
Thanks for all replies!

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anacrusis

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Re: Rach concerto 2

Reply #1 on: April 18, 2024, 12:57:13 PM

Rach concerto 2 has fast passage stuff. The Nocturne really doesn't. I think it's harder than the Nocturne. If you felt comfortable with the Nocturne and feel comfortable with fast passage work you can probably do it.

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jaquet

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Reply #2 on: April 18, 2024, 04:46:24 PM

honestly the style with rach and chopin is very different, i think you can do it, it will just take a while, all i can reccomend you is to take it slow and finger every note! good luck

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symphonicdance

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Re: Rach concerto 2

Reply #3 on: April 19, 2024, 11:12:05 AM

Rach 2 is a lot more difficult, both technically and musically, than Chopin Op 48 No 1.

Nonetheless, why not give it a try?! On the contrary, if many of your audience will be regular classical concert, then you may wish to re-think to perform in public.

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