Time stamps! 1. Piano Concerto No. 2, Mvt. 1: 00:00 2. Piano Concerto No. 2, Mvt. 2: 10:40 3. Piano Concerto No. 2, Mvt. 3: 21:43 4. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Intro: 33:34 5. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. 1: 33:40 6. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Theme: 34:00 7. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. 2: 34:19 8. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. 3: 34:37 9. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. 4: 35:00 10. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. 5: 35:29 11. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. 6: 35:57 12. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. 7: 36:55 13. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. 8: 38:03 14. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. 9: 38:36 15. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. 10: 39:08 16. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. 11: 40:07 17. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. 12: 41:25 18. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. 13: 42:41 19. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. 14: 43:11 20. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. 15: 43:57 21. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. 16: 45:01 22. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. 17: 46:41 23. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. 18: 48:25 24. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. 19: 51:21 25. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. 20: 51:48 26. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. 21: 52:26 27. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. 22: 52:52 28. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. 23: 54:33 29. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. 24: 55:26 30. Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14: 56:44 31. Prelude, Op. 3, No. 2 (Prelude in C# Minor): 1:03:38
Rachmaninoff is an absolute genius...(I wouldn't say the only one) but he is a unique musician, his romanticism just makes you break into joyful tears...what a great composer!
I’ve always loved classical music, my family didn’t, my mother would make fun of Opera singers, I secretly would listen to it with affection....in the 1990’s before the magic that is RU-vid, I randomly bought 3 cassette tapes, one of Vivaldi, one of Bach and one shot in the dark by someone called Rachmaninov....I’ve never looked back.....xxxxx
It's natural to rebel against the opinions of others, especially when we are young; but all-too-often, we don't listen carefully and closely enough to our own beliefs and desires early on in our lives. But in doing so, you give yourself the gift of being able to enjoy something special and with passion throughout your life. I believe we are all given sufficient and adequate glimpses of such desirable things early on in our lives, and as you have discovered, the important thing was (and is) to listen. - j q t -
Ah, that was nice to read. My own introduction to Classical Music, and it's lifelong staying power within me, was also a revelation. In 1949-50, my Maternal Granddad suggested that I listen to some music. His record collection was untouchable - NO ONE could touch any of his records. He chose something by Rossini - William Tell Overture. When it got to the Fanfare, I shouted, "Grandpa, that's the Lone Ranger"! Every boy in NYC knew that. I've been hooked ever since.
I will never want to listen or watch anyone playing a Rachmaninoff composition now that I've heard Rachmaninoff playing his own music, it's so very special. I'm so thankful there are some sound recordings and that they are on RU-vid.
It is an overwhelming cascade of clarity ,vibrant intensity ,melodically rich and brilliant musicianship a simply wonderful captivating musical treasure ! Rachmaninoff piano concerto 2 is one of the best in the history of music .
Sergei Rachmaninoff was truly one of the last connection between 19th century classical music romanticism and modern times. The wonderful melodies with the exceptionally difficult piano pieces still resonate today as magically and magnificently done.
For over 50 years I have loved his music I hope to see him one day in the afterlife if I am so lucky I absolutely adore this man and his music All the years I have listened to him it is like the first time i have heard this beautiful music Bless his soul
@@jeffyates1943 He also suffered from Marfans syndrome which carried several physiological traits and weaknesses. One of those traits was slim hands with very long fingers. But his music was for the ages and will far outlast the HORRIFIC GARBAGE THAT IS CALLED MODERN MUSIC.
Hay muchos conciertos para piano maravillosos, de Beethoven, de Chopin, Tchaikowsky, Schumann, Grieg... y tantísimos más.. Pero para mí, éste en concreto, el nº 2 de Rachmaninov, es EL concierto. Porque.. más bonito, imposible. Y esta "performance", es de las mejores que he escuchado nunca. Sublime y apoteósico... Me mata, cada vez que lo oigo..
Russian people are extremely soulful in all their art: music, literature for example. Once you breach the `outer shell' of their `wall' you get to the deep, rich, well of their individual strength of passion, which they put a hundredfold into their creations. For me, it needs to have this feeling or passion, or else it's not Russian. It is something which is totally natural for them. When you have creative genius, strong work ethic, and technical skills, I guess we get this "romantic and soulful" music, as you say. And even today, it's not for money, since they are paid so little but sacrifice so much -with an admirable degree of dedication (even just an `average' performer).
¡Gracias! Qué bien lo has definido.. Ya no necesito comentar nada más.. Él mismo dijo: Mi música viene directamente del corazón, y le habla sólo al corazón..
My favourite Rachmaninov, I have this by at least 10 different pianistas, conductors and orchestras, from Rubinstein, Leonard Bernstein, Van Cliburn, Evgeny, Lang Lang and of course Rachmaninov himself, all four concertos. There's several others I need to add including this particular one - one regret, Vladimir Horowitz (b1903), who was a very close friend of Rachmaninov (b1873) never recorded the #2 in C minor . . . I've been listening to this concerto for a least fifty (50) years, maybe more, still love it as much as the very first time.
Me too🥰 Besides, i listened A. Volodos at Proms.. That is a new Genius playing Rachmaninov!. I can't imagine my almost every day without the 2nd concert..
In 1975, when Eric Carmen's song "All By Myself" was played on the radio, my father was immediately offended that someone had stolen the tune from this great composer. My father was a huge fan of Rachmaninoff and played many of those beautiful pieces on the piano.
+Ken Swain While that is your opinion, and you are entitled to it, you must not be really familiar with music from around the world. Many cultures of people with all different skin colors had/have traditional and other music with a beat, not just "black people". Having lived in Japan for many decades I know first hand that Taiko drumming has a freakin' awesome, complex beat. It did not come from Africa. Check out the drum group Kodo. Music is the universal language and no one has the claim on "a beat". Many contemporary groups incorporate thematic material from what is termed classical music in their songs. It isn't theft; it is an acknowledgement of great music from the past. Sting comes to mind with the song, "Russians" in which he used a theme by Prokofiev from Lieutenant Kije - Romance.Just enjoy music, like real music lovers do, no matter the skin of the musician.
+Ken Swain Country didn't exclusively come from Black musicians, barely at all actually unless you're counting blues.. Rock and roll you have a point, but gospel too - they couldn't have done it without a white christian influence to begin with. (Not saying I condone any of the terrible things done by the whites during the mixing periods for these musical styles, but I had to set the record moderately straight). Peace.
+Lezlie Nye have you seen the official video for one call away by Charlie Puth.... tell your father to look at this and let the rant begin. My sister was listening to this and i was so mad. first of all that song ... nothing to do with Rachmaninoff, the dude probably just wanted to seem cool. like a leach. lol thats my classical music vs leach rant
+sunfire65ph ага... Потому и слышно, что не очень по-русски звучит )) Все отлично и прекрасно, но не хватает "русской широты и дыхания". Вы были когда-нибудь на бескрайних русских просторах? Вот этого и не хватает...
Totality of the nuances of this sound architecture is like a flight in the Sublime, it's one of the most divine and evocative music I have ever listened to so far. It's played with a feeling of tremendous inner power. A delightful listening experience !
I am in awe of anyone who can play the piano. So many gifts in the world. That is one of the best. Rachmaninoff's music is wonderful. Such a touch. Such grace and refined passion. Keep building.
if any one was closest to Beethovens style it was this man right here. The strong octavs and the large chords strike a resemblance to Beethoven's Eroica and other works. Rachmaninoff's style is, in my opinion, one of the best.
Nice. Beethoven indeed was fraught with pain as was Rachmanimov. Loss of hearing of constant rejection in love interest Elise for one certainly not the only one. Then there was Moonlight sonata. Created out of another. Apparently he actually reworked a simple version into one quite inaccessible for its intended inspiration to play. A completely distressing and sad intention in my view. I am unsure of the validity of the account. Of Bewthovens pain this is sure. I personally have often wondered at whether or not Beethoven actually felt within himself the music should be played as loud as it is performed. He was deaf. So after all. He sawed the fortepiano legs OFF. Thus he could listen to what he was playing. To me as a point of consideration are his markings of dynamic at least in part based upon how he wanted to hear it. Thus since we the audience are able to hear the question I have is should his music be intended to be played with dynamic intensity with lesser volume. These are questions Beehoven scholars may know or have an insight about. I would appreciate an answer from Barry Manilow as he studied at Juilliard. Such an awesome force in the world. love his music. Sweet Melissa is awesome original. Taken out of inspiration of Chopin Prelude in f minor.
Rach has always moved me deeply since the earliest age. Like Religion, only more visceral. Romance, Power, Life, Death, Longing, Love. Poetic Human Music
Рахманинов С.В. Это Космос! Океан страстей, мироздания! Его музыка вызывает такое ощущение как будто попадаешь в третье измерение и там растворяешься, распадаешься на молекулы, атомы, состояние ирреальное…..
Are you aware of His story. How awesome of you to say. Rachmaninov was born of aristocratic birth. In the g minor piano concerto the allegory is of the sound of the horses of soldiers arriving to destroy and pillage his home and the clopping of horses as the cantered away at the end. The tumultuous destruction in the middle. The point of all or a great majority of his music is loss in his Russian homeland of family; such magnanimous sorrow. In 1901 Rachmanimov was playing in Carnegie Hall in New York. He was taught by the famous and very sought after musician and teacher Paganini. There is a London recording label that is available Rachmaninov plays Rachmaninov in case you wanted to look for it. I think it's great that his music healed you for it is an expression of positive result coming out of the expression of his born from the intense negative pain he had to experience. I hope that you are well.
jonathan everett I agree with you, 100%! I don't listen to the radio. I play my own music track wherever I go. This was a beautiful era for music, art and literature.
Favorite! That is all I can say. I discovered his music while watching the movie, "Somewhere in Time," and just had to hear more of his genius. Yes, you can hear his Russian influence, but even better is that you are transported into an unknown love affair!
Thank you for this video. I have loved SVR's music for many years. It seems modern in some ways and yet it was written so long ago. He is a composer I would love to have shared company with and tried to know as he is usually pictured looking very serious but was clearly very sensitive eg his collapse after the shambles of the inaugural performance of his first symphony under the baton of a drunken conductor. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Thanks be to God.
... and finally, the great composers were capable of expressing the human soul of the modern man in rich, multilayered, aerial overtones and sharp, cool rays of emotional exposure... (taken from the book "Nobody with somewhat more meaningfull comment")
This is the reason why we Listen twice as much as we say. The tongue is sharp, but the ears are silent. love from above inspires much and yet is never credited to the Creator. The generator of all Love on Earth is and always has been the Heart. Never taking a break till the the end of time.For some of us even beyond.
+Vegan McDonalds The heart is not just an organ, it can also mean 'the centre of a person's thoughts and emotions, especially love or compassion', which is the dictionary definition!
+turandot ignoto If you bothered to read credits you would find their names listed. And what does your bigotry have to do with the price of tea in China?
Trying to write an essay that's proving to be very difficult. While the task is a royal pain in my ass, this music makes it all the while better and bearable. Is there truly a more splendid instrument than the piano? Wonderful music....
Funny how the placement of musical chords, put together in divine ways by these musical geniuses, can change your outlook on life, even if for just a moment?
I knew about Rachmaninoff before, but I've never deeply listened to his music... I want to thank Matt Bellamy for discovering such a wonderful composer for me. I've never seen rock musician talking about a classical composer with such big love and admiration... So my favourite musician discovered for me my favourite classical composer.
that's why I love Muse. Coz I knew those composers and when I first heard Muse on showbiz I just knew that he is inspired by rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky
I know them. I can also add Chopin, Collateral Damage is actually his nocturne with some improvisations, also Prelude. And by Rachmaninoff were inspired Explorers, Space Dementia
I'm so glad his second piano concerto is first. That is one of my final piano goals is to be able to play the first phrase. Rachmaninoff is such an underrated musician.
Invaluable help. Thank you. I love much of SVR's music but this afternoon I was in the mood for the C# minor prelulde and there it was at last (and the last piece haha.) Blessings and peace from UK
The turn of notes in 10:58 is stunning, and the melody of 23:42 .. It is my big dilemma how he got inspired with such outstanding melody.. a lyrical theme in B flat major.. A picture comes to my mind, picture of a fictional mysterious and glorious town existed long time ago somewhere in Mesopotamia with great palaces and high walls. All the city fallen asleep around the palace of the King, stars so bright and close, surreal and mystical, A night of magical stories ... dark and eventful
Здравствуйте, дорогие!Ангела Хранителя Вам! Благополучия во всех делах! Благодарю, за возможность, быть слушателям музыки Сергея Васильевича Рахманинова. Есть ли у Вас, видео концертров , в исполнении Сергея Васильевича Рахманинова? Неподражаемый пианист . Спасибо!
