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Repertoire Let’s discuss the most fun part of the job first: deciding on the repertoire! There’s so much to choose from, and whether you’re entering the Modern or the Classical category, you’ll have to narrow it down to about two to three pieces.

It goes without saying that if you want to play to your best ability, choose the piece(s) that you love! Are you better at Baroque rather than Classical? Do you feel more ‘at home’ with the gushier Romantic repertoire? What are your strong (and weak) points? You need

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