March 31: Deadlines extended for all spring events - April 14 for Vivaldi Competition, and April 24 for all other events.

2023 Concerto Competition Approved Repertoire

Participants are welcome to select any single movement from this list for their competition video submission and potential performance with orchestra.

Please Note:

    1. Due to the complexity of planning the orchestra performances, repertoire selections are subject to final approval. 
    2. Sempre Musick will consider other repertoire on a case-by-case basis. Additional fees may apply. 
    3. Sempre Musick reserves the right to disallow repertoire selections for logistical reasons, change the instrumentation, and to make orchestral cuts as deemed appropriate.

    • J. S. Bach – any Concerto (subject to final approval)
    • A. Vivaldi – any Concerto (subject to final approval)
    • W. A. Mozart – any Concerto (subject to final approval)
    • F. J. Haydn – any Concerto (subject to final approval)
    • Any Concerto by J. S. Bach, A. Vivaldi, W. A. Mozart, or F. J. Haydn (subject to final approval)
    • G. J. Vogler – Piano Concerto in C Major
    • L. van Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15
    • L. van Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 19
    • L. van Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37
    • F. Chopin – Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 (string orchestra only, or including winds)
    • F. Chopin – Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21 (string orchestra only, or including winds)
    • F. Chopin – Andante Frederic Chopin “Andante spianato and Grande Polonaise Brillante”, Op. 22
    • Robert Schumann – Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54
    • Felix Mendelssohn – Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 25
    • Edward Grieg – Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16
    • Timothy Brown – The Classical Concerto for Piano and Strings
    • Alexander Peskanov – any Concerto
    • Catherine Rollin – Concerto in C Major (by special arrangement; please inquire)
    • Catherine Rollin – Concerto Romantique (by special arrangement; please inquire)
    • D. Shostakovich – Concerto in C minor, No. 1, Op. 35 (Piano, Trumpet, and String Orchestra)
    • Robert Edward Smith – Suite Petite for Piano and Strings

    Any Instrument:

    • Any Concerto by J. S. Bach, A. Vivaldi, W. A. Mozart, or F. J. Haydn (subject to final approval)

    Additional options – Cello:

    • E. Elgar – Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85
    • G. Faure – Elegy, Op. 24

    Additional options – Violin:

    • C. A. de Beriot – Violin Concerto No.9, Op.104
    • F. Kuchler – Concertino in D, Op. 15
    • Felix Mendelssohn – Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
    • F. Seitz – Concerto 2 in G major

    Any Instrument:

    • Any Concerto by J. S. Bach, A. Vivaldi, W. A. Mozart, or F. J. Haydn (subject to final approval)

    Additional options – Alto Saxophone:

    • Alexander Peskanov – Maryland Concerto
    • Alexander Peskanov – Mama’s Blues

    Additional options – Trumpet:

    • J. N. Hummel – Trumpet Concerto in E (or E-flat) major, S. 49
    • Alexander Peskanov – Royal Concerto

    Any Instrument:

    • Any Concerto by J. S. Bach, A. Vivaldi, W. A. Mozart, or F. J. Haydn (subject to final approval)

    Additional options – Flute:

    • Alexander Peskanov – Irish Poem
    • Alexander Peskanov – Equestrian Suite

    Additional options – Oboe:

    • This includes W.A. Mozart – Flute (Oboe) Concerto No.2 in D major, K. 314.
    • Any Concerto by J. S. Bach, A. Vivaldi, W. A. Mozart, or F. J. Haydn (subject to final approval)
    • Marcel Grandjany – Aria in Classic Style (for Harp and Strings)
    • Georg Friedrich Handel – Harp Concerto in B-flat major, Op. 4, No. 6
    • Robert Edward Smith – Concerto for Harp and Strings