Ok guys, Our solo/ensemble contest is coming up soon and I need a piano piece!. For all those more informed than myself (that's alot) the piece I'm looking for is a dramatic one with much contrast and various themes!. Many crescendos and tempo changes!. also "pyrotechnics" are a definite plus!. I love the works a Liszt, mainly la campanella (beautiful!!!) and of course the famous "hungarian rhapsody no!. 2" (cliche, I know!. But I can't get enough)!. I also love gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" (see what I mean by pyrotechnics!?) (although I do think that the main line is a little overused, but still a wonderful piece) Last but definitly not last would be the work that tchaikovsky did on the nutcraker!.(very pretty Tchaikovsky, well done)!. As a final statement I'd like to say that although I'm not well versed in the many varieties of classical music (or spelling for that matter) I do know what I like and what the judges will like!. I've been playing for 8 years and and can handle almost anything!.Www@QuestionHome@Com