My first topic, take a look

[pianohauk]

Hi everyone!

Ths is my first topic to this forum. I'm a 17 years old pianist from Norway, a very cold place in the north of Scandinavia. But of cause you've all heard about the native country og Edvard Grieg, the famous norwegian composer, and the worldfamous pianist Leif Ove Andsnes?  OK, enough nonsense.

The reason why I write this short topic, is that I'm going to have a quite big recital at my music-academy april 1. Therefore I ask you all to take a look a my program (under), and give me your thoughts and suggestion for it, f.ex program-order, composer-choise, own experiences with the pieces.

The program (preliminary order)

1. Brahms: 3 intermezzi, op. 117
2. Bach: Praeludium & Fuge, B-major, BWV 866
3. Ravel: Jeux d'eau
4. Sparre Olsen (an unknown norwegian composer): Leitom-suite, op.33
5. Chopin: Nocturne, Db-major, op. 27 no 2
6. Schumann: Abegg-variations, op. 1
7. Ginastera: Milonga
8. Mozart: Sonata, D-major, KV 311

There you go... The word is yours, thanks a lot.

I'll be back

Hauk

[SteinwayTony]

Looks like a great program.

Good luck and kudos for playing Alberto Ginastera.

[cognoscentus]

Great program!

Just today I was listening to Leif Ove Andsnes play Grieg's Lyric Pieces.  I put the Op 54 on my 'to be learned' list.

[sharon_f]

Pianohauk,

First let me start by welcoming you to the forum!

That's A LOT of music for a recital! And it's wonderful music, too. I am not familiar with the Ginastera or the Olsen, but I am a huge fan of the Abegg Variations and I love the late Brahms piano music. And the Mozart is one of my favorites.

My first reaction was about the order of the pieces. They seem to be all over the place. I know a lot of people thinks it's outdated to program pieces in chronological order, but I think it sometimes helps the listener get a handle on the music.

I personally would start with the Bach, followed by the Mozart and then maybe finish the first half of the program with the Schumann.  The second half you could lead off with the Chopin followed by the Brahms, then the Ravel and finally the Olsen. The Ginastera is a short piece, right? Maybe use it as an encore.

Anyhow, those are just my suggestions. Good luck with the recital and please report back to us after the recital and let us know how everything went.

[Ludwig Van Rachabji]

Welcome to the forum,

Yes, Sharon has a point. It is often difficult (for me at least) to play classical music after contemporary. I suggest that you put the Mozart somewhere near the beginning.

You chose a lot of good music, just make sure you have them in a good order. Good luck with your recital! 

[shasta]

Looks like a great program.

Good luck and kudos for playing Alberto Ginastera.

I agree with SteinwayTony on the Ginastera.   

Pianohauk, where were you planning on putting the intermission?  I wouldn't close with the Mozart, though --- end with a bang!  I'm not familiar with the Olsen piece, but if it's snazzy maybe close with that or the Ginastera.  Good luck!!

[janice]

Is there going to be an intermission?  Because this is a LOOOONG program, and people will need a break (i.e. to go potty!)  (I played the Brahms 117/3 in a recital in college and it was well received by the audience!)

[Hmoll]

Hi, and welcome to the forum.

Nice program....but....

Drop the Bach, and the order should be:

1. Brahms: 3 intermezzi, op. 117
2. Bach: Praeludium & Fuge, B-major, BWV 866
3. Ravel: Jeux d'eau
4. Sparre Olsen (an unknown norwegian composer): Leitom-suite, op.33
5. Chopin: Nocturne, Db-major, op. 27 no 2
6. Schumann: Abegg-variations, op. 1
7. Ginastera: Milonga
8. Mozart: Sonata, D-major, KV 311


1. Chopin
2. Ginastera
3. Olsen (what is this piece like, anyway?).
4. Schumann

break

5. Mozart
6. Brahms
7. Ravel

[Alfonso Van Worden]

Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I dindt´n know that Ginastera was played in that part of the world. Congratulations!!!!!!!!

Write after the concert Ok?

[BoliverAllmon]

Hi, and welcome to the forum.

Nice program....but....

Drop the Bach, and the order should be:

1. Brahms: 3 intermezzi, op. 117
2. Bach: Praeludium & Fuge, B-major, BWV 866
3. Ravel: Jeux d'eau
4. Sparre Olsen (an unknown norwegian composer): Leitom-suite, op.33
5. Chopin: Nocturne, Db-major, op. 27 no 2
6. Schumann: Abegg-variations, op. 1
7. Ginastera: Milonga
8. Mozart: Sonata, D-major, KV 311


1. Chopin
2. Ginastera
3. Olsen (what is this piece like, anyway?).
4. Schumann

break

5. Mozart
6. Brahms
7. Ravel

never drop Bach. Bach if played well is amazing.

[nick]

I like the selection. I played the Chopin myself for my senior recital, and was lucky enough to nail the fast rh run toward the end. Never could in my practicing! How are you on that passage?  and good luck!

Nick

[jdlmhc3699]

Have you a source for the piano sheet music for Ginastera Milonga?  I've been listening and haunted by it, can't find.

Your program looks great!

[lelle]

I'm sorry, but this topic is 16 years old, I doubt they will come back and reply after all that time :/

[dogperson]

Have you a source for the piano sheet music for Ginastera Milonga?  I've been listening and haunted by it, can't find.

Your program looks great!

There are a number of sources, using a Google search

https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/milonga-sheet-music/21132196?aff_id=50330

https://www.boosey.com/shop/prod/Ginastera-Alberto-Milonga-Piano/671341

https://www.di-arezzo.com/music/20225665/alberto-ginastera-milonga-op-3-sheet-music-piano.html