PianoOnWheels Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 The interpretations of Rondo alla Turca's tempo seem to range from fairly slowly to The piece is simply marked "Allegretto" which doesn't offer much help. So the question is, what tempo do you like the most? PoW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 I don't really mind either way. It should above all be played in a tempo in which the pianist can comfortably get around the notes and force his interpretation on the piece with authority. The 'very quickly' link isn't that quickly though, but I personally like a tempo somewhere inbetween. Here's a(nother) nice performance (by a somewhat strange chap): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeOfArniVillage Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Rondo Alla Turca is really just a vibrant, show-off-your-quick-fingers kind of piece, not one for contemplation or savoring every note, etc., in my opinion. Play it as fast as you can while trying to keep it as clean as possible, I say :happy: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John Pax Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I personally play it close to a Presto. That said, my all time favorite performance of it is Glenn Gould's and he's closer to Andante. Play it where you feel comfortable and can best express what it is you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berlioz Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Ever heard Rachmaninov's unusual interpretation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Definitely should be a moderate Allegretto. Gould pretty much nails it, tempo-wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berlioz Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Gould's version is ridiculous, regardless of how good a pianist he is. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkalex100 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I like this tempo on guitar. With piano though, it could be a little faster. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPP0_va2krc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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