Sviatoslav Richter plays Rachmaninov Concerto No.1, Op.1 

My all-time favourite piano concerto. This is the first recording of it I ever heard in the late 1950s and my love for this work has remained with me ever since. Absolutely wonderful.

This is positive affirmation why many consider Richter to have been the pianist of the century. Such fiery passion, precision, intimacy and lyrical ardor gave way to expansiveness making this a formidable, compelling and masterful performance...

What a fabulous recording of this wonderful Piano Concerto by Rachmaninov played so superbly by Sviatoslav Richter. For me PC No 1 is every bit as stimulating as Rachmaninov's other PCs. It has such vitality that can, for sure, be associated with his youth when he wrote it - itself an extraordinary accomplishment. It has stunning sub-currents running throughout the narrative that takes us up high mountains and into deep chasms. The performance by Richter is astounding and breathtaking.

F a n t a s t i c ,Richter plays perfectly,I love his so much

i still love to listen this concert so wonderfull playing by richter

Rachmaninoff was just about 17 years old when he wrote his first piano concerto. Personally, I love and admire every piano concerto written by the great russian master, but this one is perhaps almost more interesting as the other concertos ! I (by the way, I'm 18 years old) think his early age and mindset can be discovered while hearing this piece; the mind and sorrows and on the other hand the anxiety for love, peace and deliverance are hidden inside this piano concerto. Why do I think so as an 18-year old guy? Because the music describes exactly my emotions as a teenager ... What do you think ? Remember yourself at the age of 16-18... :)

The greatest pianist I ever heard

11:00-12:00, as only Richter could have played it, is so overwhelming that I cannot help but weep every time I hear it. I am not fond of this concerto as a whole, but I think there are several brief portions of it--aside from the one I indicated--that are sublime. I cannot help but think that Rachmaninoff would have been brought to tears by his own composition had he lived to hear this particular Richter recording of the 1st, with a brilliant orchestra led by the incomparable Sanderling.

This work definitely dates from 1955 because I remember my mother had a 33 rpm recording of it - by Melodya I think - and I listened to it when I was about 9, four years later. So it cannot be 1963. It was one of my first introductions to art music from such a tender age, instructed by my mother who was a superb pianist. She taught me how to love great music and I remember this wonderful concerto very fondly. It's my favourite between the 1st and 2nd actually. The slow movement - OMG!! And Richter - sublime artist at the top of his game when this was recorded.

What a gem! I was searching for Richter's concerto performances for years and I finally found this video. Thanks for the upload!! It takes an impeccably great Russian pianist to interpret a maestro Russian composer. Thanks for the Russian school of piano.

Fantastic! What a beautiful piece this is and how well and passionately played by Sviatoslav Richter. Thank you so much for this upload.

Свет далёкой звезды... The light of the distant star... (Ruchmaninov,Richter)

We know Scriabin started with a style very influenced by Chopin etc. before he found his very own style. Meanwhile, Rachmaninoff, 17 years old, knew already perfectly how he wanted his music to sound, and this concerto already has all the elements that characterize his music... Briliant and bold (young) man!

Просто фантастика!!!Музыка и исполнение - просто нет слов!!Космос!Превосходно!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

only richter can play rachmaninov so wonderful

Sergei Rachmaninoff was born in Russia in 1873. He was precocious in his relationship with music., especially with the piano, has he started playing only at the age of four. In addition to being a composer, he was a pianist where his own technique immortalized him.He was part of the Romantic period, and his music often criticized for the excess of romanticism, although this is sensitive and true. His compositions are more or less marked by Tchaïkovsky, Chopin and Listz, where melancholy is especially prominent. His work consists of concertos (3), symphonies, operas, sonatas, etc.This concerto is an example of this, since the deep and sad sensitivity is revealed in the music. However, it has moments of amazing beauty and harmony. Sergei was one of greatest pianists of all time, his music has a delicate and relevant depth. The pianist is fabulous and the orchestra and conductor are excellent. Thanks for this magnificent opportunity to listen to a work of amazing sensitivity and sonority.

Гений!Рахманинов навсегда. Прекрасная музыка,прекрасное исполнение.Волшебство.

MAJESTUEUSE INTERPRÉTATION .

Una performance imponente. Grande Richter

16:02 : there is no word to describe such a power.

This tempo is just perfect. It is so easy to understand and at the same time allows you to feel each emotion with sincere depth. A depth that very few know how to express clearly. Richter is without a doubt one of my favourite pianist alongside Arrau, both were so sincere.

Мой любимый концерт в прекрасном исполнении .

Sensational Richter....as always.....BRAVO from Acapulco!

beyond perfection!

La belleza del Concierto Nº 1 anticipa la obra completa de Rachmaninoff. No quiero parecer ni erudito ni inteligente. Pero no es sencillo encontrar que la "opera prima" de un músico e interprete colosal como el mencionado, alcance la grandeza de su Primer Concierto para Piano. Los eternos dilemas del autor se perciben desde el inicio y con un primer tema que emociona. Desde allí y hasta un para de minutos antes de los acordes finales se debate entre la cordura y la emoción. No me quiero extender. Tan solo no quiero olvidar decir que al intérprete, Sviatoslav Richter, siempre deb{i ponderar sus interpretaciones. Y en éste caso no ha sido la excepción: FANTASTICO! Mi reconocimieto al director Mr. Kurt Sanderlig.

I remember listening to this concerto as a young kid before I even knew what it was called. How enchanting it was - and remains!

He must have played Rach 3 but never get to record it whether live or studio or perform in public.With his exceptional musicianship he can play virtually anything.

Everyone knows #2/#3 but surprisingly, this concerto is beautiful as well

...never knew richter played this...i know ttheconcerto very well, a great performance, thanks for uploading it.

My least favorite of all the 4 concertos is the abstract no 4 for the academically challenge. My all time favorite is this one.Absolutely remarkable work.

Many commenters write that this was written in Rachmaninov's youth. That version can be heard on youtube, but this is the revised version of 1917, vastly more sophisticated and improved over his apprentice piece.

Прекрасная музыка и прекрасное исполнение спасибо

What a shame these outstanding peformances were recorded before the the superior technology of today....it would be nice if they could remaster this...

Greetings from a belgian moroccan woman. Love this. Reminds me of Apostrophes.

Remarkably, Rachmaninoff wrote this at the age of 17-18.

Iluminado e inolvidable Richter....

Bravo🌹great

beautiful!

Perfect. Thanks for uploading.

genius

Sergei Rachmaninoff composed his Piano Concerto No. 1 in F♯ minor, Op. 1, in 1891, at age 18. He dedicated the work to Alexander Siloti. He revised the work thoroughly in 1917. This is not how it first sounded. It's heavily revised. As a student he was told to model his first concerto off another composers concerto. Can you guess which one? Yes! Greig A minor concerto. It has a very similar beginning. To hear the original version search Ghindin playing the original version which is quite different.

This is my personal favourite recording of the Rach 1 - especially the voiced cross-over of melody from alto to sop at 8:23 ...amazing. What I'd do to see a video recording of him performing this work 😭😭😭

Poco más que extraordinaria esta versión.

Carlos Encarnacion: The sound quality and resolution is superb. Pity however that no quality video technology was available at that time to capture both pianist as well as other instrument orchestra players around him.

I can hammer out a tune and few chords on the old joanna. H J Lim has a good stab at Rachmaninov's 1st Concerto but plays too many wrong notes. Then there are some excellent pianists. And finally there is a select group of great artists of whom this gent was one of the very greatest. Balm to my ears.

I can't explain my feelings...

sublime!!!!!

c'est incroyablement beau. Je joue très peu du piano. Mais quand on l'écoute, j'ai l'impression que c'est pas si difficile et que s'est à ma portée. C'est le génie de cet homme, d'effacer un peu la difficulté de ce morceau pour virtuose. Son jeu est le plus limbide que je connaisse surtout l'andante. Richter nous emmène dans un monde magique d'une incroyable beauté. Que son souvenir ne s'éteigne jamais.

Beautiful! I also like the recording by Zoltan Kocsis very much.

Он переигрывает весь оркестр своей энергией...БРАВО!!

Glorious recording, this is Richter right in the middle of his prime years. He is quite simply unsurpassed in this concerto, just as he is in the Second Piano Concerto by the same composer. With regard to the latter, my preference is for the DG recording with Wislocki over the recording with Sanderling. But here in the Rachmaninov 1, the collaboration between Richter and Sanderling produced a marvelous result.

Rcihter sin palabras.............

great pianest

sounds a lot like rachmaninoff

Who are these 20 people? Fans of Glen Gould?))

Perfetto

Pensé que el Concierto Nro 2 , Nro 3 eran insuperables hasta que escuché esta versión.

If a movie is made that has Sviatoslav Richter in it as a character, the part should of course be played by John Malkovich.

A case could be made that the best recording is the Byron Janis-Fritz Reiner w/ CSO.

from 15:05, it supposed to be bassoon solo right? can somebody tell me why does he changed it?

Little Rach forgot to sign his Name at the end of his essay...

@New4785689 su cd c'è scritto 1962...

I didn't know Richter said that. It seems odd, especially considering that he played the Rach 2nd and recorded it about four different times. If that piece isn't overplayed I'm not sure what is. Anyway, many thanks for the info.

Rachmaninov, Horowitz, Hoffman...Richter

Très bel amalgame de jeunesse et de maturité, sensas

Anche a me risulta un'unica incisione del n° 1 con la USSR RTV S.O., ed è quella del 18 febbraio 1955. Non è raro che sui CD riportino date o luoghi sbagliati.

Даже в те моменты, когда Рихтер играет на средней и тихой динамике, даже когда темп не столь высок - поражает интенсивность исполнения и невероятная "собранность" фортепианного звука. Он пробивается через оркестр всегда. Никакой безвольности, ни в один из моментов исполнения.

igracka vjetrova- tin ujevic

💕💕💕💕⚘💕💕💕💕

It is strange that Richer apparently never played the Rach 3. It would seem to be a perfect piece for him. And why did he skip Beethoven's 2nd, 4th and 5th concerti? There may be some clues in some of the books about Richter which I can't bring to mind at the moment. Anyway, it's regrettable.

@New4785689 ma che è, scrivono nelli info? voglio sperare di no dai cazzo

performance en norma

Can anyone tell me why Richter did not record Rach3? History says he was a perfectionists. Could this be why. I have looked many places but haven't found anything referring to this.

Hi, does anyone have an idea who the conductor is? Orchestra is doing pretty good!

6:40

16:49

Very good indeed; Richter's my favourite pianist, but I personally don't like the way he plays the end of the first movement cadenza. Too slow in my opinion, but that is just my opinion and the score did say "Maestoso" which is what Richter did.

Much better than his Rach 2 i think...

Ma considerando che è l'unica incisione in assoluto, l'errore è un po' eccessivo...

Ax.

Why you do ir so unprofessionaly? Were is date of Performance, conductor name, name of orchestra? Richter has only TWO recordings of tsis concerto. So, which is this one? From what soorce? Please, be More Professional!

The saddest piece of music I have ever heard.

el tercer mov. es debil

car crash

For me about all his music sounds about the SAME

16:02