Goldberg Posted February 6, 2003 Share Posted February 6, 2003 Ok this question might sound kind of juvenile or whatever, but...how hard would you rate "The Emperor" piano concerto (Beethoven's no. 5 in E-flat major) as far as technical difficulty goes, on a scale from 1-10, 10 being the hardest? I've heard it's hard, but how difficult is it in comparison to other concertos, and what's difficult about it? Also, how about the Saint-Saens no. 3? "Bach is ever new"-Glenn Gould Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pierce Posted February 6, 2003 Share Posted February 6, 2003 Originally posted by Striker1080: Ok this question might sound kind of juvenile or whatever, but...how hard would you rate "The Emperor" piano concerto (Beethoven's no. 5 in E-flat major) as far as technical difficulty goes, on a scale from 1-10, 10 being the hardest? I've heard it's hard, but how difficult is it in comparison to other concertos, and what's difficult about it? Also, how about the Saint-Saens no. 3?Well, for me it clearly rates infinity. But that's because, by the standards of actual, true piano players, such as yourself, who are capable of playing difficult classical pieces -- I suck. --Dave Make my funk the P-funk. I wants to get funked up. My Funk/Jam originals project: http://www.thefunkery.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlito Posted February 6, 2003 Share Posted February 6, 2003 The Emperor is in my top 10 piano concerto mp3 collection. Never saw the score, but it doesn't seem too difficult.The dynamic changes and the way the piano flows might make it a little more difficult to learn.Check this page.These guys are the best dealers I know.Guaranteed Sheet Music Plus It's rated 4-8 difficulty level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremymd Posted February 7, 2003 Share Posted February 7, 2003 Aaargh!!! All that information just within my reach, and yet I can't touch any of it... Because I don't have a credit card... Est Sularus, Oth Mithas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyote Posted February 7, 2003 Share Posted February 7, 2003 Splunge. (since it was a ridiculous question, i figured it deserved a ridiculous answer.) I used to think I was Libertarian. Until I saw their platform; now I know I'm no more Libertarian than I am RepubliCrat or neoCON or Liberal or Socialist. This ain't no track meet; this is football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlito Posted February 7, 2003 Share Posted February 7, 2003 Originally quoted by Coyote: Splunge. (since it was a ridiculous question, i figured it deserved a ridiculous answer.) I thought about saying that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldberg Posted February 8, 2003 Author Share Posted February 8, 2003 Originally posted by coyote: Splunge. (since it was a ridiculous question, i figured it deserved a ridiculous answer.) lol, yes "splunge" sums it up just perfectly! Like I said, a ridiculous thread...it's just, in order for me to get the manuscript myself I have to get my parents to take me all the way down to Houston (a good hour drive or so), which is hard to do sometimes. But as soon as I get a hold of the score, I'll relay the information back to you. "Bach is ever new"-Glenn Gould Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldberg Posted February 21, 2003 Author Share Posted February 21, 2003 heh, well I really doubt that after all this time any of you really care, but I FINALLY got the score to this (the G.Henle Verlag edition) and started on it yesterday, checking out in particular the beginnings of the first movement and the last movement, and reading along the entire score as I listened to the Fleisher recording of it. The piece demands, obviously, fast scales and what have you, but I don't consider it out of my range. To be honest, it'll probably be RIGHT at the top of my capability, which I think is good. I think the hard part about the song will be that it's so exhausting, especially the Rondo, with the jumps in the left hand and everything. Still, I think I'll take the challenge. Wish me luck... "Bach is ever new"-Glenn Gould Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pierce Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Originally posted by Striker1080: heh, well I really doubt that after all this time any of you really care, but I FINALLY got the score to this (the G.Henle Verlag edition) and started on it yesterday, checking out in particular the beginnings of the first movement and the last movement, and reading along the entire score as I listened to the Fleisher recording of it. The piece demands, obviously, fast scales and what have you, but I don't consider it out of my range. To be honest, it'll probably be RIGHT at the top of my capability, which I think is good. I think the hard part about the song will be that it's so exhausting, especially the Rondo, with the jumps in the left hand and everything. Still, I think I'll take the challenge. Wish me luck...Good luck! I'm sure you'll do great with it... --Dave P.S.: I've decided to learn "Mary Had A Little Lamb" this week. Make my funk the P-funk. I wants to get funked up. My Funk/Jam originals project: http://www.thefunkery.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hildog Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Originally posted by Dave Pierce: Originally posted by Striker1080: how hard would you rate "The Emperor" piano concerto (Beethoven's no. 5 in E-flat major) as far as technical difficulty goes, on a scale from 1-10, 10 being the hardest? Well, for me it clearly rates infinityHeh, heh, heh...that's a good answer. I wish I could help you out with the 1-10 scale thing, but even without being familiar with the piece, I'm going to have to be a little more optimistic than oo (infinity) and go with, oh, about 37 - with 10 being the hardest possible thing for me to currently play, and 20 being never achievable in my lifetime. I'm sure that helps you like not at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldberg Posted February 21, 2003 Author Share Posted February 21, 2003 lol hildog Dave: good luck on "Mary", I hear the left hand can be a real pain in that song ...just practice it slowly and carefully... "Bach is ever new"-Glenn Gould Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pierce Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Originally posted by Striker1080: lol hildog Dave: good luck on "Mary", I hear the left hand can be a real pain in that song ...just practice it slowly and carefully...Funny thing is I actually just started covering the Stevie Ray "Mary Had A Little Lamb" in a new startup band. The tricky part for me, though, is singing it! --Dave Make my funk the P-funk. I wants to get funked up. My Funk/Jam originals project: http://www.thefunkery.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmieWannaB Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Originally posted by Dave Pierce Well, for me it clearly rates infinity. But that's because, by the standards of actual, true piano players, such as yourself, who are capable of playing difficult classical pieces -- I suck. Sorry Dave, but no one sucks at piano as bad as JimmieWannaB. (Maybe the handle should be PianistWannaB. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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