What’s your favorite classical, piano pieces out of these options?

[Hannah_Ann_Linge]

I’m needing to pick out a song for my piano recital and I would appreciate it so much if you guys could help me choose one of these pieces! It’s between these three. I need some help! If these links don’t work, they’re popular songs to look up on YouTube! Thanks so much everyone who chooses to help!☺️


Clair de Lune- https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WNcsUNKlAKw

Duex Arabesque- https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0tsRu5_pmVo

Liebestraum- https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MBOa-2b4uQQ

[Craftsman]

Liebestraum would be my choice from these three. Then again, I'm a bit biased, since I grew up in a family that adored, nay worshipped Franz Liszt.
I feel Liebestraum has more theme, melody and variations than the others.

Duex Arabesque would be my second choice, since it has quite a range of rhythm and truly shows off the finger dexterity of the musician.

Claire de Lune sounds to me like an intro desperately seeking an opus. It too demonstrates quite well the musical accomplishment of the pianist.

Final analysis: All are excellent recital pieces. While there may be merit in consulting with us, the final decision is yours. Choose whichever moves your heart and spirit the most, and play it to the best of your ability and talent.

Best of success in whichever musical piece you decide to play, and may the applause be ringing if not standing, nay up- and out- standing!

[DJB72]

I had a recital years ago where I danced the role of Pierrot to the Debussy Arabesque. I know all three pieces from a dancer's perspective but I'd go with that one purely because it's less common for a younger person to include in their repertoire. There's a lot of passion in it when it's played well.

I've never heard you play, obviously, but my gut feeling is you'd nail it.

[AmandaYVR]

They're all nice.
I guess I have the biggest soft spot for Claire de Lune.
And I prefer Debussy over Liszt.

Good luck.

[1stranger]

I like all of them. All very relaxing. I choose first piece.

[Horny-ashell]

While all of them are very songs. If you are truly talented enough to play these which is pretty awesome. I had taken the time to listen to all 3 several times. So it was very difficult to pick a favorite I did really enjoy the third one very much I think it had the most beautiful sound. 😉

[OlderAndWiser]

Oh, I certainly would go with the Liszt. Clair de Lune is nice but just done too much.

How far away is your recital? I'd love to hear it.

[Hannah_Ann_Linge]

One month!

[OlderAndWiser]

In what state do you live?

[Sonorous]

Watching Rousseau gives me mixed feelings. He either makes me want to be a better pianist and quit the piano entirely. 😂 But I'm gonna go with Arabesque No. 1 because it makes me feel emotions that neither of the other two give me.

[Sonorous]

or quit*

[na2398]

I'd choose your favourite one- Claire de Lune. :) Do you think you'd be able to find enough time to practice it? Is it a concert where you're gonna perform?

[Hannah_Ann_Linge]

Carnegie Hall!

[na2398]

The one in New York? :) I wish you all the best, my friend!

[Hannah_Ann_Linge]

Yes! Thank you!!!

[na2398]

Always for you! :) I've got my semester exams from next week. Gotta stay inactive for a week. :) Could we chat for a bit?

[Zeke98]

Of the three Deux Arabesque is by far the most interesting, imho. It stands out from the other two. Have you tried 1st movement of Moonlight Sonata? Or 3rd (if you are insane)?

[Hannah_Ann_Linge]

I’ve only done the first Moonlight Sonata!

[Zeke98]

Huge respect! 1st movement sounds simple but has so much depth and complexity. A couple times a year i piss off the dudes in the garage where we work and play some classical when its my turn to pick the music. I dont know if they are more pissed about the music or about my geeking out on it.

[ConnorJHutton531]

I’d say Clair de Lune. That one had me feeling things 😳, in other works: “music what feelings sound like” - Georgia Crates. ... Although Leibestraum is a close second 🤔.

[Hermes-Paris]

Hmmmm... All good pieces. All quite popular. Debussy! 😍 But Liszt is the original rock star. I like transcendental etude #4 Mazeppa. Surely would be impressive. Go with Liszt.

[BlacklightShade]

Liszt used to get all the babes

[Paulychicago10]

https://www.youtube.com/embed/GJWU2Y_tGRkhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/rwUSfH5-IQ0

These are my most favorite classical pueces

[Paulychicago10]

Pieces*
Out of yours though, probably Liebestraum

[LiamSawyer]

None of those, but I like Beethoven's Symphony no. 5 or otherwise know as his fifth movement.

[clampfan101]

I’m not familiar with any of them, but I watched the videos. I’d pick “Clair de Lune”. 🎹
Let us know how it went! :)

[hello_kitty_man]

I think that if you want to grab the heartstrings of your audience, my opinion is that the 1st piece is the key and it is more contemporary.

[krin_m]

Not a pianist because I do not have the talent, but my fav is Eine Kleine Nachtmusik!

https://www.youtube.com/embed/oy2zDJPIgwc

[krin_m]

For Piano pieces, Fur Elise and Rondo Alla Turca , oh and so many... too many to name!

[Andres77]

Moonlight Sonata Mvt 1 from the other page... and now I know why.

[RenegadeSailor]

The fact that Van Helen's "Right now" is not on this list saddens me.

[Myk13]

All 3 are on my favorites list. Today, my mood says Duex Arabesque.

[Anonymous]

Liebestraum is my fave of the three. Dunno about technical merit of playing them.

[MarkPayne]

You play the piano? Makes you even more attractive ;) number 2 I would say!

[lordskull69]

Duex Arabesque- all the way

[Mylzitrak]

Number 3 😊

[BlacklightShade]

Liebestraum