Favourite concerto? - Page 5 - Classical Music Forums

hlolli · #61 (**permalink**) Jan-01-2007, 18:42

1. Shostakovich 2nd piano concerto
2. Jon Leifs Organ concerto
3. Franz Liszt 2nd piano concerto
4. Busoni piano concerto in C op. 39
5. Schumann piano concert in a-minor

Frederik Magle · #62 (**permalink**) Jan-01-2007, 19:34

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Originally Posted by Andante

Just curious, solo and chamber Music???. Does a concerto fall under this classification?

Well, apparently the solo and chamber music section was intended for the discussion of orchestral works involving a soloist as well, since Daniel placed the thread in here. In any case I agree that perhaps the sections could be "tidied" up a little more in order to make it easier to find out where to post.

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Originally Posted by Topaz

Andante, Rojo and Admin: I agree that these headings need some tidying up, with consequent transfer of threads. I think this whole section - "Music & Repertoire" - may need an overhaul, in order to make the sub-section titles clearer and mutually exclusive. What about the following replacements:

CLASSICAL MUSIC DISCUSSION

General discussion about classical music trends, composers, orchestras, controversies, etc.

SOLO AND CHAMBER MUSIC

For discussion of all varieties of solo and chamber music.

ORCHESTRAL MUSIC

Full orchestral works including symphonies and concertos.

OPERA

Forum for discussing operas and operettas, as well as opera singers and related topics.

VOCAL MUSIC

Forum for discussing all vocal music excluding opera. It includes choral works like masses, oratorios, lieder.

NON-CLASSICAL MUSIC

Any non-classical genre including rock, hip-hop, pop, metal, country, or any type of fusion music.

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This site is already vastly better than all others I have seen, where chaos generally rules. But the above, I think, will improve it. If people actually follow this layout, it should be easier to place new posts and to find things. Any other views?

Topaz

Thanks. It seems like a good idea and I will take your suggestions into serious consideration.

Kurkikohtaus · #63 (**permalink**) Jan-02-2007, 18:53

If I may add another little suggestion, could there be a "Conductors" heading down with there with the "Composers"? Maybe there doesn't even need to be a new category, you could just edit the title of the "Composer" forum.

Thanx.

linz · #64 (**permalink**) Jan-03-2007, 00:22

The interesting thing about conduting is that, if you master a score, write as essay on your views, prehaps compile a midi of how you think it would be preformed best; You might be able to put your two cents in at a comparable level, in your own right. The things the internet makes capable is breathtaking! (Kaplan/Mahler/2nd) is a fine example of a focused passion!

Andante · #65 (**permalink**) Jan-03-2007, 03:45

Frederik, your suggestions make sense to me, I think a bit of fine tuning is only to be expected every now and then, so please keep up the good work. It is appreciated

Lisztfreak · #66 (**permalink**) Jan-05-2007, 02:14

1. Tchaikovsky - Piano Concerto in B minor
2. Grieg - Piano Concerto in A minor
3. Tchaikovsky - Violin Concerto in D major
4. Liszt - Piano Concerto no.1 in A flat major (however, I haven't heard the no.2)
5. Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto in E minor
6. Elgar - Cello Concerto in E minor
7. Haydn - Trumpet Concerto in E flat major
8. Dvořák - Cello Concerto in I-don't-remember-which-key
9. Schumann - Piano Concerto in A minor
10. Chopin - Piano Concerto no.1 in F minor

Kurkikohtaus · #67 (**permalink**) Jan-05-2007, 13:58

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Originally Posted by Lisztfreak

8. Dvořák - Cello Concerto in I-don't-remember-which-key

The cello concerto is in B minor.

When Dvorak was in America, upon seeing Niagara Falls for the first time he was taken aback and exclaimed, "This will be a Symphony in B minor". That Symphony was never written, but we do have the concerto...

ChamberNut · #68 (**permalink**) Feb-02-2007, 21:11

Oh boy, so many great concertos out there, and yet I've only sampled a handlful of composers! So many more to listen to.

Some of my favorites are in no particular order:

Beethoven - Violin Concerto (this one is my absolute favorite!)
Beethoven - All his piano concertos, including the Choral Fantasy.

Mozart - Several!

Brahms - All 4 of his concertos are top notch!

Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto

Bach - Brandenburgs

Tchaikovsky - Violin Concerto, and Piano Concerto no. 1

Vivaldi - Several !

Chopin, Grieg, Rachmaninoff's Piano Concertos

MungoPark · #69 (**permalink**) Feb-15-2007, 14:26

Paganini's violin concerto no. 1. His concerto no. 2 is a close second.

Bassoonist · #70 (**permalink**) Mar-24-2007, 05:46

I love Mozart's Concerti.

His Clarinet Concerto is probably my most favorite. (Especially the Adagio movement.) However I like his 23rd Piano Concerto as well. It's a really pretty piece.

Otherwise I like Weber's Bassoon Concerto in F Major. I have no idea why. I also love Vivaldi's concertos. Though I haven't heard to many.

Mark Harwood · #71 (**permalink**) Mar-24-2007, 11:31

1. Joaquin Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez.
2. Mario Castelnuevo-Tedesco: Concerto for Guitar and Chamber Orchestra no. 1.
3. Heitor Villa-Lobos: Concerto for Guitar and Small Orchestra.

World Violist · #72 (**permalink**) Jun-14-2007, 01:06

Bowen Viola Concerto and Elgar Cello Concerto.

jjfan · #73 (**permalink**) Nov-10-2007, 09:52

Definitely Rachmaninoff's 3rd piano concerto, Tchaikovsky's 1st piano concerto, Mendelssohn's violin concerto in E minor, and Vivaldi's four seasons. =)

Gustav · #74 (**permalink**) Nov-10-2007, 22:49

Chopin's 1st piano concerto

oisfetz · #75 (**permalink**) Nov-11-2007, 18:51

Tchaikovsky's v.c. Never tired of listen to it.