How do I gain the title of Concert Pianist?

Question

I am an excellent player, but have not studied professionally. Do I need to do this to achieve the title?

Answer 1

Hmmmmmmmm - well Segovia always claimed not to have studied with anyone ... but then, we see photos of the young Segovia in a group of guitarists standing behind the seated Tarrega, the Father of the modern guitar........so maybe not. That's it, that's what I suggest you do. Study SEGOVIA the guitarist. He did it and made himself a legend.
Also, Alicia de Larrocha never won a competition. So hey, study her life too - and go hear her! She's marvelous.
I'm a bit different from some of the other answerers here- a Concert Artist does need to play concerts, but I see it as a level of competence. If you're at that level, you'll know it when you get there. You may get concerts, and you may not.
Read The Song of the Lark by Willa Cather. There can be no better explanation of what it takes, the variety of circumstances and talent and help and luck, to become a touring, reknowned concert artist.
On the other hand, there are a lot of people trying, and not many jobs open.........

Answer 2

I am an excellent player also. I've only studied professionally for three years, and this only enforced what I already knew. Like you, I would like to know how to become a concert pianist. I like the suggestions that I've found reading the answers to your questions. But I need some suggestions about how to get in the spotlight so that I will be looked upon as a concert pianist.

Answer 3

Well, if you play just by ear and you don't play classical music you will never be a concert pianist. Concert pianist is a Tittle granted to the better classical piano players. The best of the best... CLASSICAL PIANO PLAYERS

If you want that title go to college and Study Piano Performance.

Answer 4

I am the concert pianist, since I was 10. I performed all over the year, played with best orchestras in best halls of the world. And now I perfoming in new aountry everymonth. But the secret is just------- DEISRE and 6-8 hours practice at day. And you have to LIVE in music.
Good luck. Write me if you'll have any questions.

Answer 5

To be a respectable pianist, one has to go through the rigors of the most demanding.

I am a concert pianist, but I did not give myself that title. That is a title that is earned. There is no set route to becoming a concert pianist. For each concert musician out there today, they each went about their trials in their own way. But there are certain things in common. First you have to be dedicated to the profession. You have to love music. You cannot become a concert artist with out love and passion for the industry. Second, you must have knowledge. Playing the piano is more than just being able to play big works. It includes understanding them. One has to study theory - counterpoint, analysis, four part writing, 20th century techniques, form and analysis, composition. A performer must know about the pieces they are performing, composers, evolution of musical style, cultural influences of music. Therefore, one must study music history - baroque, classical, romantic, contemporary, 20th century, medieval to be general. But you must go in depth in understanding the music so you may also study chamber music history, concerto history, piano literature and so forth.

One must also have complete mastery of the piano and it's demands. That means be able to get through all technical regimines including scales, chords, arpeggios and finger exercises like Hanon, Schmitt, and Pischna. Then you have to work on the advanced technical studies like Chopin, Liszt, and Debussy Etudes. You must have a large repertoire that covers all composers especially Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, and Liszt to name a few. You need to have concerti to perform. In studying a concerto, you must know the solo and tutti parts. You must be well adept at performing chamber music, score reading, sight reading, and transposition at sight.

Then you must be performing on stage regularly. That does not mean 1 or 2 concerts a year, but a ton of concerts a year. You do not have to win a competition to become a concert pianist. Just because you win a competition doesn't give you that title. Like I said, you have to earn it. Your peers, colleagues and the audience will give you that title. It is not something you declare by yourself. Once you earn it, you have a responsibility to always perform at the highest level, and continue to learn and study music through theory, history, and practicing.

It's not an easy profession but if you get to that level, and are successful, then good for you. But for many it's a struggle.

Answer 6

well, it depends . . you can enter into the different competitions, perhaps the Queen Elizabeth in Brussels, or countless others, once you have placed among finalists, you will start a career, and at that point, you will be known as a concert pianist . . I wish you good luck!!!

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Perform for pay in a classical concert.

Answer 9

You need to play at concerts. Yes, you do.

Answer 10

The same way you get to Carnegie Hall

Practice.

Practice.

Thank you, I'm here all week!