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Topic: Piano Pieces for around Upper Intermediate - Lower Advanced Level  (Read 2068 times)

Offline kaideedee17

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I sorta need some recommendations for pieces because I need something to play on top of Chopin's 12th etude, 3rd etude, and arabesque no 2 for a family reunion where I need to casually play yet sorta impress my relatives(revolutionary etude doesn't really fit this category, but I've been practicing it for a while.) To be honest, I need a piece that would be within my skill range and would accompany the pieces above well. Chopin or Debussy preferably. Also feel free to debate with each other cuz its interesting to read for further perspectives.
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Offline transitional

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If you want to play relaxing pieces for them that they've heard, I see no reason why La fille aux cheveux de Lin and the Op. 9 No. 2 nocturne won't work. Both are pretty fast to learn as well.

Besides that, I guess anything else from Children's Corner or the 9/1, 15/3, 32/1, 32/2, 55/1 nocturnes are pretty easy. If you want a faster, brief piece that sounds much harder than it is, the F minor, E-flat minor, C-sharp minor, and C Major preludes from Op. 28 fit.
last 3 schubert sonatas and piano trios are something else

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If you want to play relaxing pieces for them that they've heard, I see no reason why La fille aux cheveux de Lin and the Op. 9 No. 2 nocturne won't work. Both are pretty fast to learn as well.

Besides that, I guess anything else from Children's Corner or the 9/1, 15/3, 32/1, 32/2, 55/1 nocturnes are pretty easy. If you want a faster, brief piece that sounds much harder than it is, the F minor, E-flat minor, C-sharp minor, and C Major preludes from Op. 28 fit.

Thanks a lot bro
Ill comb through them and give them each a try. Appreciate the help  :)

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Yes, Chopin and Debussy are good sources for background music, though I suggest you avoid the minor key pieces of Chopin - they're rather dark for a social gathering.  You also might explore Faure and Ravel.  Here's a few more:
- Debussy Pour le Piano - any or all of the 3 mvmts
- Debussy Arabesque 1 (not sure why you didn't mention it)
- Debussy Estampes, Preludes
- Ravel Sonatine
- Ravel Pavane pour une infante défunte

Offline kaideedee17

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Yes, Chopin and Debussy are good sources for background music, though I suggest you avoid the minor key pieces of Chopin - they're rather dark for a social gathering.  You also might explore Faure and Ravel.  Here's a few more:
- Debussy Pour le Piano - any or all of the 3 mvmts
- Debussy Arabesque 1 (not sure why you didn't mention it)
- Debussy Estampes, Preludes
- Ravel Sonatine
- Ravel Pavane pour une infante défunte

Thank you as well bro. U also pointed out my typo; I'm playing arabesque no 1, not no 2. I hadn't even thought of ravel; thank you for reminding me, and I have looked into the pavane pour une infante defante previously, perhaps now is the time to learn it? I'll look through all the pieces, thank you for the recommendations.  :)
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