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myLot reputation of 97/100. sarahruthbeth22 (10340)   ranked 2 out of 55 in classical3 years ago

And what would you play?I have about 4 favorites and two of them are known for composing for piano. But I don't play piano.So I guess I wouldn't play for them.

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 93/100. Hmmmmm (1687)   ranked 12 out of 55 in classical   3 years ago

I have far too many composers I admire, so I couldn't pick just one favorite. And as far as playing for one of them, does that include the opportunity to be critiqued by said composer? I wouldn't want to play for the composer just for the sake of playing.

So, assuming my twist on your question is correct, I would want to study under Dave Grusin, George Winston, Friedrich Kuhlau, and Claude Debussy. I chose each of these because I want more insight on specific pieces composed by each.

I would play Dave Grusin's Memphis Stomp (and then watch him play it so I can see just how much bigger his hands are compared to my own). I would play George Winston's Colors/Dance so he could correct my style (or lack thereof). I would play the Sonata for Kuhlau that I played for a state competition to see if I had the same style he intended when he composed the piece (the judges were impressed, but would he be as impressed?). And finally, for Debussy, I would play Snow is Dancing for the same reason I chose the Kuhlau piece for Kuhlau.

So how about you? Who are your favorites?


myLot reputation of 93/100. Hmmmmm (1687)   ranked 12 out of 55 in classical  3 years ago

Sorry - the Kuhlau piece was a sonatina, not a sonata. Specifically, Sonatina Op. 59 No. 1 - Rondo (second movement).


myLot reputation of 97/100. sarahruthbeth22 (10340)   ranked 2 out of 55 in classical  3 years ago

You are more brave than I. I would freak out if I had the chance to play for one of my favorite composers.luckily Beethoven composed symphonies and Bach composed concertos so I wouldn't be playing alone, but still that is too nerve racking.

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2. myLot reputation of 71/100. daring (202)   ranked 55 out of 55 in classical   3 years ago

I do almost all the music but piano i have not play from the real pino but from the keyboard i used to play hope i will craate better sound in main piano!!

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3. thelondoner (29)   ranked 34 out of 55 in classical   2 years ago

Oh, I would definitely not play for my favorite composers. I would never be good enough.
But if I had the chance to take lessons from Liszt or Brahms or Gershwin...

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