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Why tone matters more than speed, why reading Goethe matters as much as practising octaves, and how a single insight can transform a performance. Italian pianist and scholar Andrea Bonatta has spent decades exploring the contradictions of Franz Liszt, from performer to man of faith, virtuoso to poet. Here, in conversation with Piano Street at Liszt Utrecht 2026, he shares his vision. Read more

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Topic: How does this sound? (Read 1698 times)

beethoartok

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How does this sound?

on: April 05, 2005, 07:59:16 PM

I've picked out my repertoire for next year's panel/yag auditions...

Bach
Aria Variations

Beethoven
Sonata Op.110 Mvt.1

Mendelssohn
Fantasy in F# minor Op.28, No.1

Bellafronte
Segmenti

Szymanowski
Etude Op.4 #3

how does this sound in terms of difficulty? and does anyone know what "grade" or how difficult the first movement of the fantasy is? thanks

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thierry13

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Re: How does this sound?

Reply #1 on: April 05, 2005, 11:05:12 PM

I don't know really what are the grades are, but, assuming the grades are worth one year of playing, I would say ... 6 or 7.