Classical Piano Recommendations

mickyj300x · 05-29-2009, 10:39 PM

Alright then, virtuosity, you say...
If you're after piano virtuosity, then I suggest C.V Alkan. His works contain some of the most death-defying runs (On par with many of Liszt's works) I've had the chance to come into contact with. His metronome marks are often ridiculously fast, and they contain a lot of musical interest (in my opinion). Although they may not be the most beautiful or melodic pieces, give them a try at least. Some of his music will require a second listen (But nowhere near some other pieces I've heard).
As for other recommendations of composers;

Balakirev - Islamey. It has a lot of argument over whether or not it's just a showpiece, but it's so difficult that Scriabin (who came second is his performance class only to Rachmaninoff himself) stuffed his right hand learning it.
Prokofiev - Piano Concerto [Insert number here]. I never realized half of the stuff he wrote was actually possible until I saw videos of them. My personal favourite is the 2nd concerto.
His etudes, op.2. Worth a listen, but I'm not too sure if you'll like them.
Ravel - If you're after virtuosity, then take a look at the Miroirs, and Gaspard de la Nuit. The latter one was written to be harder than Balakirev's Islamey, so good if you're after a challange (as is the former one).
Scriabin - Sonata no. 9 and Vers la Flamme. Both creepily coloured pieces with a strong technique required.
Tchaikovsky - The first from the 6 romances, op 16 (Berecuse). It doesn't have virtuosity, but it carries a brilliant melancholy melody over the top.

06-08-2009, 05:27 PM

i have played piano for 11 years now and probably the most attention giving song to the audience and a fun song to play maybe is

Alla Turca (Turkish March) by Ammadeus Wolfgang Mozart

Astronomer · 06-11-2009, 06:17 PM

My favourite song to play on piano is L'orage by Friedrich Burgmuller.

mannny · 06-11-2009, 11:50 PM

^Hey I just started playing that song recently, and yes very enjoyable.

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06-11-2009, 11:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
mannny **** Steve Harvey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MASS Posts: 423	^Hey I just started playing that song recently, and yes very enjoyable. __________________

05-29-2009, 10:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
mickyj300x Groupie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Aotearoa (NZ) Posts: 4	Alright then, virtuosity, you say... If you're after piano virtuosity, then I suggest C.V Alkan. His works contain some of the most death-defying runs (On par with many of Liszt's works) I've had the chance to come into contact with. His metronome marks are often ridiculously fast, and they contain a lot of musical interest (in my opinion). Although they may not be the most beautiful or melodic pieces, give them a try at least. Some of his music will require a second listen (But nowhere near some other pieces I've heard). As for other recommendations of composers; Balakirev - Islamey. It has a lot of argument over whether or not it's just a showpiece, but it's so difficult that Scriabin (who came second is his performance class only to Rachmaninoff himself) stuffed his right hand learning it. Prokofiev - Piano Concerto [Insert number here]. I never realized half of the stuff he wrote was actually possible until I saw videos of them. My personal favourite is the 2nd concerto. His etudes, op.2. Worth a listen, but I'm not too sure if you'll like them. Ravel - If you're after virtuosity, then take a look at the Miroirs, and Gaspard de la Nuit. The latter one was written to be harder than Balakirev's Islamey, so good if you're after a challange (as is the former one). Scriabin - Sonata no. 9 and Vers la Flamme. Both creepily coloured pieces with a strong technique required. Tchaikovsky - The first from the 6 romances, op 16 (Berecuse). It doesn't have virtuosity, but it carries a brilliant melancholy melody over the top.

06-08-2009, 05:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
lightStevOo Guest Posts: n/a	i have played piano for 11 years now and probably the most attention giving song to the audience and a fun song to play maybe is Alla Turca (Turkish March) by Ammadeus Wolfgang Mozart

06-11-2009, 06:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	My favourite song to play on piano is L'orage by Friedrich Burgmuller.