Rach concerto 2

[zephylx]

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!

[anacrusis]

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.

[jaquet]

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

[symphonicdance]

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.