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Offline the green piano man

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concert sketch
on: March 07, 2026, 12:49:15 PM
 I have an upcoming concert and this is my reperoire for it. What do you guys think:
Schumann fantasiastücke op.12 no.1,2.,4
Debussy deux arabesks
Beethoven op.101 a major sonata
Intermission
Beethoven op.126 no.4 bagatell
Bartok piano sonata
Brahms op.117 no.2 intermezzo
Liszt: Reminiscence de Norma

I know its a heavy repertoire, if you have any suggestions please tell me

Offline essence

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Re: concert sketch
Reply #1 on: March 07, 2026, 01:38:06 PM
Maybe too much contrast?

For example, after intermission, drop the bagatelle and play more of the Brahms op 117?

Going from op 117 to the Reminiscence de Norma is an enormous emotional jolt, for both pianist and audience. Similarly, going from bartok to Brahms is a jolt.

Offline dizzyfingers

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Re: concert sketch
Reply #2 on: March 08, 2026, 02:29:30 PM
I have an upcoming concert and this is my reperoire for it. What do you guys think:
Schumann fantasiastücke op.12 no.1,2.,4
Debussy deux arabesks
Beethoven op.101 a major sonata
Intermission
Beethoven op.126 no.4 bagatell
Bartok piano sonata
Brahms op.117 no.2 intermezzo
Liszt: Reminiscence de Norma

I know its a heavy repertoire, if you have any suggestions please tell me

Who's your audience?  That would be a factor to consider.  Meaning, are they university folk who attend a lot of classical programs, or your church community supporting you at your local church recital?

Overall I think it's a good program, I like the Bartok - Brahms - Liszt order; maybe some minor switches.
Here's another arrangement:

Beethoven op.126 no.4 bagatelle - ease in with a short piece or even leave it out
Beethoven op.101 a major sonata - the main course
Schumann fantasiastücke op.12 no.1,2.,4
Debussy deux arabesques
Intermission
Bartok piano sonata
Brahms op.117 no.2 intermezzo - something to soothe after the Bartok
Liszt: Reminiscence de Norma - a nice finale
 

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