What classical song should I learn? (Look at the additional details)?

Question

I like songs that are loud and fast, with big chords, like the third movement of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, or Rachmaninoff's Prelude in C# minor. Those are my favorite kinds of songs.

I also like very slow, beautiful songs, like some of Chopin's nocturnes.

Thank's for helping!

Oh, I also like Prokoviev's Diabolic Suggestion.

Answer 1

Why don't you try the two Rhapsodies op 79 by Johannes Brahms? They have both of the features you are looking for all in the same pieces!

The one in g minor will suit your fancy I think.

Answer 2

Nice! I also love loud, fast songs, so we have similar taste!

If you haven't already, (and if you can do the third movement of Moonlight) then maybe you want to check out Beethoven's Appassionata. One of his most moving sonatas, and all three movements have their own challenges (my favorite is the third movement) but it is so beautiful. The first movement of Waldstein is a lovely one as well, and a joy to play and listen to.

If you're in the mood for Chopin, I would recommend either Fantasie-Impromptu or the third impromptu (of the four he wrote), I believe its G flat major, really pretty song, kind of a light, airy tune but also impressive. His Polonaise Militaire is notable as well, but pretty much anything Chopin is lovely.

And if you want to do Rachmaninov, look into the G minor prelude or one of his moment musicals, if you're looking for loud and fast, the G minor prelude is absolutely phenomenal for that.

My personal favorite is Liszt's second Hungarian rhapsody, it was a real trial to learn, but oh so worth it.

Whatever you choose, good luck and happy playing!

Answer 3

Chopin's Fantasie Impromptu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQYYT3qlTu4&mode=related&search=

Answer 4

Please change your habit and use "piece" instead of "song"- neither the Turkish March or Fur Elise have lyrics so they are PIECES!!! Ok. I know you want something with similar style but it in order to become a better pianist it's important to play all sorts of music. It looks like you're playing alot of classical period pieces so you could try some bach inventions or prelude and fugues- good for improving technique, chopin waltzes, preludes- some of them are just really beautiful. Some of these may be too difficult but most of them should be alright with practise. If you insist on playing classical era pieces, then another mozart, perhaps a sonata could be good

Answer 5

That presto from the Moonlight Sonata has always fascinated me. But what I can't understand is why you would need to ask anyone else's opinion of what you should learn, if you can play something like that.

These aren't loud, big sounding pieces, but Liebestraum, by Liszt, and Clair de Lune by Debussy, were (IMHO) two of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written for piano. I don't play, but I seem to remember reading somewhere, that Liebestraum is quite difficult. Don't know.

Answer 6

I am partial to slow songs, so I only learned nocturnes and such.
My favourite I earned when I was 14 was Nocturne in E flat major by Chopin.

Answer 7

Hungarian Dance #5 by Brahms

Answer 8

well , if you like lightning fast pieces with a lot of heavy chords , try Chopin's etude op.10 no.12 "revolutionary" . He made it when his country was being invaded , the left hand is fast , but very accurate , and the chords on the right hand should suit your fancy i think .... if you really like chords , try this one .

Answer 9

Try Chopin's Grand Andante Polonaise. It has all the elements you want. That piece is simply amazing.

Answer 10

Chopin was 14 yrs old when he heard Mozart's Don Giovani for the first time. when he got home he composed his version of "La che darem la mano" for his performances. try it.