ShiroKuro I just made a very quick video of the Beethoven Rondo in C where I waved at the camera at the beginning so that you could see that it's me. It wasn't totally clean but they just want to make sure you can play at a reasonable level. If it wasn't first come first served and was truly an audition I would have made more effort with the video.
This competition explicitly says that they want to see range, I think the second sentence that is not just a recommendation but a "should" was added this year. Basically I get my Bach and Beethoven in so that I can play Romantic for everything else 😂
It is recommended that the contestant present a balanced repertoire, reflecting a variety of musical styles, periods, and composers. Contestants should perform classical piano music from several different genres and periods such as baroque, classical, romantic, impressionist, modern or contemporary.
Round 1: 15 min limit (14 min total)
Bach Italian Concerto 1st mvmt - 4 min
Beethoven Rondo - 5 min
Tchaikovsky June Barcarolle - 5 min
Round 2: 15 min limit (13 min total)
Chopin Polonaise in C# minor - 8.5 min
Chopin Nocturne Opus 9 No 2 - 4.5 min
I'm not completely set on playing the Nocturne but I probably will. I have to relearn it! After performing the Polonaise yesterday I think the arpeggios are definitely a risky part, but I really want to play it. I generally try to avoid pieces that I feel have risks, where there are sections where I feel like I should say a little prayer haha. Hopefully with practice I do nail those!