Classical pieces to play in a dinner and a cocktail party?
I was invited at a dinner and a cocktail party (separate). I admit my repertoire is not that large, and I don’t think that most of the pieces I can play can be appreciated as background music.
Of all things I can play, I think these suit best:
Grande Sonate Pathetique (2nd movement) (Beethoven)
Valse Op. 64 no. 1 (Chopin)
Valse Op. 69 no. 1 (Chopin)
Etude Op. 10 no. 5 (Chopin) (it is much like parlor music for me)
Nocturne Op. 9 no. 2 (Chopin)
Sonata no. 11, K. 331 (Mozart)
I plan to reduce Mozart’s Piano Concerto 21 (2nd movement) and 20 (2nd movement, as well) to a solo piano (which actually may count as crime.)
I need more. Please recommend easier ones (to add to my repertoire too.), manageable pieces cumulating at least 45 minutes.
Thank you.
LOL, Taco Bell Canon . . . I dislike that suggestion. XD
I like all of your suggestions, and I think you should play them, and MORE – such as:
[I have given a rating 1 through 10, 1 easiest, 10 hardest]
Fantaisie-Impromptu by Chopin, 8
Waltz in C# minor, Chopin, 5.5
Hungarian Rhapsodies No. 2 and 11 by Liszt, 9.75
Moonlight Sonata, Beethoven:
First movement – 4.75
Second movement – 9.50
Third movement – 9.50
and of course, Chopin’s Waltz in E minor, 9
Hoped I helped.
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