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Sorabji's Opus Clavicembalisticum is of course the hardest piece of all. It is for piano.
I can guarantee that no one will even like the piece. Look it up, and listen to clips, and you will see what I mean.
Opus Clavicembalisticum
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Actually it's a great piece. Unfortunately, the recordings are awful and mostly improvised, so few people actually know what it sounds like. Jonathan Powell, on the other hand, who has not yet recorded it, plays it very well, apparently, and those who have heard his performances of it claim that it's amazing, thrilling music.
I made a post about Sorabji on this forum a couple of months ago. I would like everyone to know that if you're interested in Sorabji's music, don't listen to Opus Clavicembalisticum (or OC as it's commonly called). Here are some samples - this should be a decent introduction to his music:
Fantasie Espagnole
In the Hothouse
Le Jardin Parfume
Songs for Soprano
A side note - Opus Clavicembalisticum is neither Sorabji's longest or most difficult work. The Symphonic Variations last about 8 hours and contain complexity found NOWHERE in OC, often spread across 4-6 staves.
Incredible.