What is a solo piano concert called?

A piano concerto is a type of concerto, a solo composition in the classical music genre which is composed for a piano player, which is typically accompanied by an orchestra or other large ensemble. Piano concertos are typically virtuoso showpieces which require an advanced level of technique on the instrument.

What is a contemporary piano piece?

Contemporary piano involves learning to play from a chord chart or lead sheet – the lyrics or melody of a song with chords written above it. Students may play songs in the genres of pop / rock / jazz / worship, and they develop the skills to create their part based on the chords.

What is the hardest piano solo?

These are the hardest pieces ever written for the PIANO

Liszt – La Campanella.
Ravel – Gaspard de la Nuit.
Conlon Nancarrow – Studies for Player Piano.
Sorabji – Opus clavicembalisticum.
Charles Valentin Alkan – Concerto for Solo Piano.
Chopin – Étude Op.
Scriabin – Sonata No.
Stravinsky – Trois mouvements de Petrouchka.

What does it mean to be classically trained in piano?

‘Classically trained’ implies a number of years of study of classical literature for the piano with one or more teachers, and ample experience at public performance of that sort of music. It also implies knowledge of the theory and history of classical music.

What is the difference between classical and contemporary music?

AK: Both contemporary and classical music includes sight reading, strong ear training and of course, instrument playing development. Contemporary music generally focuses on Rock & Pop genres. Classical music can be demanding as it requires a proficiency in sight reading and near pitch-perfect ear training.

Is it too late to become a concert pianist?

Yes it’s definitely too late to become a “concert pianist”, in the sense of someone who makes a living and/or has a name for solo performances of classical music. People don’t just pick that up at your age after a long break and minimal pianistic background and get to that level.