Rachmaninoff's Elegy - it's an absolutely fantastic masterpiece performed by the highest class, the brilliant music of the Russian composer awakens incredible feelings in the soul, helps to live, think, love and empathize. . .
I learned this piece when i was a teenager. I continued to play this piece throughout the years and have discovered that this is a great example of an “adult” piece. I think time and age really helps to translate the piece more effectively. I notice a huge difference between the ages.
I can't help but listen to this recording every single time I sit down to learn this piece, it inspires me and I have no words to describe how awesome this was played. Bravo!
Это просто какое-то,,чудо,шедевр, это музыкальный рассказ, исповедь, наполненная Духом Божиим, где есть и сострадание, и печаль, и крик души, и умиление и хоть Рахманинов это непревзойденный мастер в расшевелении душ человеческих, где любое его произведение- уникально в саоем роде, но Элегию все же нельзя без слез и содррогания слушать.Исполнено просто чувственно, проникновенно здорово❤
Comparing to other players. This is probably the best performance I even did hear. It is the best left hand in this performance, which made it very special.
+Vick de Wit Gavrilov's interpretation is excellent as well, no doubt these two Pianists really shared the emotion and intensity that Rachmaninov himself felt when he wrote this piece.
I know that the interpretation from Gavrilov is also excellent. However I prefer Irina Lankova's interpretation. It is not only the emotion Irina can breng in her playing. What made it very special is her left hand and how Irina use the pedal. It is a performance where I do have the feeling that I do want to cry.
Both performances are stunning, but also very disparate. Never know which would Rachmaninoff prefer. Technical flawlessness versus fulfilling dynamics. Lucky that I can enjoy both.
Am I the only one who enjoys not only the music itself but also the elegance and good taste surrounding the concerts? the piano itself, the lighting and decoration of the room or stage in which is taking place, the beauty of the pianist (in this case), her attire, her looks, her attitude, her poise... Well it's overwhelming for my aesthetical sensitivity...
Well you mention the point. Most younger pianist are attacking a work. Mostly with a perfect technique. Irina has not only a perfect technique. But Irina understand the soul of the composer and Irina plays its work on behalf of the composer. And that makes the big difference.
that is the way I felt, the lack fo absolute power, just the piece... I had the fortune of having Adam Neiman play in my Living room on our 1895 Weber Baby Grand and it was a dream... my daughter playe this piece... gone now..
I agree! Music is truly all about fantasy and in addition to the glorious sounds, visual stimulation is also very important for a well-rounded experience in my opinion :-)
A great performance. This piece is dedicated to Arensky who was taught by Tchaikovsky. Both Rachmaninov and Scriabin where taught by Arensky. I can hear tiny stylistic snippets of Tchaikovsky and Scriabin in this piece. Pure romanticism.
Over 100 dislikes. I'm working on this for ABRSM grade 8. I'd best not post my effort then, I'll be crucified by the keyboard (computer keyboard that is) critics. What's happening to people? We are getting nasty.
Your playing is air for me , every time i'm feeling i got energy after your music, you are beautiful lady with unlimited talent, you are our present from God. Welcome to USA.Thank you what we have chance listen to you, with love from New Jersey, USA.
Надеюсь, что Ваша душа не иссякнет от такого напряжения и Ваши пальцы , от прикосновения которых к клавишам рождаются волшебные и неповторимые мелодии будут легки и послушны! Большое спасибо!
Wonderful! Japanese people can understand easier ラフマニノフ：エレジー イリーナ・ランコヴァ（ピアノ） ロンドンでのライブ録音 than イリーナLankovaロンドンラフマニノフのエレジーで再生されます。. Sorry, I am poor at English.
Ich liebe diese ganze Performance. Danke, dass du uns alle an diesem wunderbaren und individuellem Gefühl, welches ein jeder Pianist verspürt ein Stück weit teilhaben lässt!❤️ (Jeder Pianist weiß was ich meine)
With love in my heart and musc in my soul, your eyes, a kiss, with you in my arms, our love is like the mist in the valley of the cold night air, smothering the lingering of pure emotions of true love. may the dawn never break, may the rose never bloom, we live in expectation of the next day and the day after, a tear in the eye, the sun has risen, the heart is sad, every corner is taken, the next moment will come and we will be together again, the heart is open for you. Every note of love counts
Hermosa interpretación de Irina Lankova. La finura y elegancia de sus dedos, además de la gran técnica de su mano izquierda, hacen que esta pieza sea notable. Y sin embargo, me quedo con la interpretación de Gavrilov, que es en mi particular opinión, el mejor intérprete al piano de las obras de Rachmaninov. De los mejores pianistas del siglo XX y una ténica sorprendente!
Without Rachmaninoff and this masterpiece she plays with exquisite skill and incomparable technique and beautiful attire , the classical music world is like a vapid beer . From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵
Irina, soy un enamorado de la música clásica. Veo que eres de Rusia....cuna del arte. En mi facebook hay conciertos tuyos. Es un deleite para el alma escuchar tu s repertorios en el piano )))
Really amazing interpretation...i am soon going to perform this, but i am still struggling with the middle part technique, those far jumps. Hopefully it will be fine.
A superb performance. Im learning this now and it's proving seriously challenging. The left hand has to be buried in your mind. The delicate middle section is taking some time
Todos los días hay que dar Gracias a Dios por algo; hoy por haber encontrado a esta maravillosa pianista, cuyos ojos , agua marina, son como la interpretación que hace de Rachmaninoff, en esta obra. Claridad interpretativa, fuerza, sentimiento, lamento poético, que hace brotar nuestras lágrimas desde lo mas profundo del alma. Gracias, Dios, gracias, Irina.
This is one of the very best versions I've ever heard of Elegie. Simply touching and magnifique! 👏
Rachmaninoff's Elegy - it's an absolutely fantastic masterpiece performed by the highest class, the brilliant music of the Russian composer awakens incredible feelings in the soul, helps to live, think, love and empathize. . .
🙏🙏🙏
I just love this song! Thank-you for the great performance.
Wonderful!
Simply wonderful IRINA !! Brava ! I'1m letting my friends here (Brazil) know you. Beautiful talent: everything Great
Wonderful!!! Thank you!!!🌷
So incredibly moving and powerful interpretation and piece!
beautiful music and very beautiful lady... many thumbs up..
Brava!
I learned this piece when i was a teenager. I continued to play this piece throughout the years and have discovered that this is a great example of an “adult” piece. I think time and age really helps to translate the piece more effectively. I notice a huge difference between the ages.
I can't help but listen to this recording every single time I sit down to learn this piece, it inspires me and I have no words to describe how awesome this was played. Bravo!
Rachmaninoff really touches the soul. Elegance, melody, emotion, deep music, everything. This is why he is my favorite composer :D
Somebody please tell me who can better perform & interpret this Elegy than Irina Lankova. She literally stabbed in my heart.
Right .. Irina fantastic!!@@@
She is genius. Listen to Lugansky
Nobody can. But if you continue listening, she will also mend your heart.
She plays it beautifully. Although a partial answer to your question is that there are recordings of Sergei himself playing it.
Это просто какое-то,,чудо,шедевр, это музыкальный рассказ, исповедь, наполненная Духом Божиим, где есть и сострадание, и печаль, и крик души, и умиление и хоть Рахманинов это непревзойденный мастер в расшевелении душ человеческих, где любое его произведение- уникально в саоем роде, но Элегию все же нельзя без слез и содррогания слушать.Исполнено просто чувственно, проникновенно здорово❤
Kак вы хорошо сказали про Элегию ❤
Bravo. they say only Russians can play a perfect Rachmaninov
Horowitz comes to mind, along with a few women who have also mastered the works.
Who can play this Elegy better than this?!
Потрясающее исполнение!!! Гениальное произведение))))))
魂のきらめき、ときめきを感じる
Comparing to other players. This is probably the best performance I even did hear. It is the best left hand in this performance, which made it very special.
+Vick de Wit Gavrilov's interpretation is excellent as well, no doubt these two Pianists really shared the emotion and intensity that Rachmaninov himself felt when he wrote this piece.
I know that the interpretation from Gavrilov is also excellent. However I prefer Irina Lankova's interpretation. It is not only the emotion Irina can breng in her playing. What made it very special is her left hand and how Irina use the pedal. It is a performance where I do have the feeling that I do want to cry.
+Vick de Wit I share that feeling as well, Vick. Cheers to you :)
Both performances are stunning, but also very disparate. Never know which would Rachmaninoff prefer. Technical flawlessness versus fulfilling dynamics. Lucky that I can enjoy both.
Vick de Wit I agree. This performance is stunning. Irina owns this piece. Beautiful
I know this piece well, or at least I thought I did until I heard this
John Melville Same here... Amazing interpretation.
Am I the only one who enjoys not only the music itself but also the elegance and good taste surrounding the concerts? the piano itself, the lighting and decoration of the room or stage in which is taking place, the beauty of the pianist (in this case), her attire, her looks, her attitude, her poise... Well it's overwhelming for my aesthetical sensitivity...
+Alejandro Doallo No, you are not the only one. It is the combination of all what makes this performance special.
+Alejandro Doallo I concur, Some may think it irrelevant but setting is also important to the Aura of musical communication.
Well you mention the point. Most younger pianist are attacking a work. Mostly with a perfect technique. Irina has not only a perfect technique. But Irina understand the soul of the composer and Irina plays its work on behalf of the composer. And that makes the big difference.
that is the way I felt, the lack fo absolute power, just the piece... I had the fortune of having Adam Neiman play in my Living room on our 1895 Weber Baby Grand and it was a dream... my daughter playe this piece... gone now..
I agree! Music is truly all about fantasy and in addition to the glorious sounds, visual stimulation is also very important for a well-rounded experience in my opinion :-)
A great performance.
This piece is dedicated to Arensky who was taught by Tchaikovsky. Both Rachmaninov and Scriabin where taught by Arensky.
I can hear tiny stylistic snippets of Tchaikovsky and Scriabin in this piece. Pure romanticism.
Played with divine sadness!!!!
I´m listening to other interpretations and IMHO this is only second to the author himself!
thank you very much. Rachmaninov's own version is unbeatable :)
The way her fingers float over the keys is lovely.
This is one of the best interpretations of this elegie I've listened. So emotional, so romantic, so deep, so beautiful.
Thank you ♥
Over 100 dislikes. I'm working on this for ABRSM grade 8. I'd best not post my effort then, I'll be crucified by the keyboard (computer keyboard that is) critics. What's happening to people? We are getting nasty.
984francis I’m doing it too, how are you getting on? I was alright until I heard the speed of the middle section haha
Your playing is air for me , every time i'm feeling i got energy after your music, you are beautiful lady with unlimited talent, you are our present from God. Welcome to USA.Thank you what we have chance listen to you, with love from New Jersey, USA.
One of my favourite interpretations, the other is Ekaterina Litvintseva's. I can't have enough of this piece. So emotional and moving!
Sienna Cole and so am I
So beautiful I cried a bit haha. Majestic performance
@John Melville
(Thank you).
Basta con pianisti, pur brave, scosciate. Con tette in vista .. sobrietà e classe come Irina .. bella e garbata!@!!
Надеюсь, что Ваша душа не иссякнет от такого напряжения и Ваши пальцы , от прикосновения которых к клавишам рождаются волшебные и неповторимые мелодии будут легки и послушны! Большое спасибо!
спасибо!
Wonderful!
Japanese people can understand easier
ラフマニノフ：エレジー イリーナ・ランコヴァ（ピアノ） ロンドンでのライブ録音
than イリーナLankovaロンドンラフマニノフのエレジーで再生されます。.
Sorry, I am poor at English.
many thanks!
Бесподобно, потрясающе. Можно слушать вечно это исполнение))
Highly expressive without being over indulgent. She has an intelligent grasp of structure, thereby bringing a fine cohesive effect to the piece.
Irina you actually put a tear in my eye! bravo!
Absolument magnifique. Je l'ai aimé beaucoup. Vous avez un cadeau un cadeau merveilleux. J'ai adoré la performance.
Ich liebe diese ganze Performance. Danke, dass du uns alle an diesem wunderbaren und individuellem Gefühl, welches ein jeder Pianist verspürt ein Stück weit teilhaben lässt!❤️ (Jeder Pianist weiß was ich meine)
WOW! IRINA IS A FANTASTIC PIANIST -- JUST LOVE HER PIANO PLAYING -- YEP! :)
THANKS FOR SHARING!
With love in my heart and musc in my soul, your eyes, a kiss, with you in my arms, our love is like the mist in the valley of the cold night air, smothering the lingering of pure emotions of true love. may the dawn never break, may the rose never bloom, we live in expectation of the next day and the day after, a tear in the eye, the sun has risen, the heart is sad, every corner is taken, the next moment will come and we will be together again, the heart is open for you. Every note of love counts
speciale questa interpretazione dell'Elegia di Racmaninov. Bravissima Irina, grazie!
There's something very compelling about these brooding Rachmaninov pieces.
True.
Brooding is a good expressive term for this piece...
I just love this. A poignant and introspective piece, beautifully executed.
such an imaginative and great interpretation.
божественно!!!!!!!!
Irina you are Beautiful !!! Pianist and lady !!! Love from tremezzo como lake italy !!!@!@!
Hermosa interpretación de Irina Lankova. La finura y elegancia de sus dedos, además de la gran técnica de su mano izquierda, hacen que esta pieza sea notable. Y sin embargo, me quedo con la interpretación de Gavrilov, que es en mi particular opinión, el mejor intérprete al piano de las obras de Rachmaninov. De los mejores pianistas del siglo XX y una ténica sorprendente!
Irina Lankova you are a great pianist and a nobel lady.
Awesome. I played this one in my last recital. Love to hear other interpretations.
Классное женское чувственное исполнение. Не было треска по клавишам,как у многих мужчин.
Beautiful playing; wonderful performance of this piece. Thanks for posting.
What a beautiful performance. Everything is perfect, well done!
brilliant Irina. lots of love from the people of India.
I love Elegy by
Rachmaninoff. You amazing play piano..
🌹🌹🌹❤
IRINA -- I LOVE THE WAY YOU PLAY YOUR PIANO -- SO VERY WONDERFUL! YEP! :) OCT
Irina Lankova plays such so beautiful, which can touch your heart.
Pure class beautiful beauty in everything.
expressive performance, good.
Pure beauty... I love sesentive, such emotional playing. Great pianist.
This is great! Very romantic and touches your feelings.
Best interpretation I've come across.
Yes, without question ! Simply SUBLIME !
You've untangled the mystery... with grace and understanding.
You have a graceful touch on the piano. It is really timeless great art.
You are very talented.
Stupenda e nostalgica questa interpretazione!
¡ Excelente, admirable interpretación, bravo !!!!
Fabulous piano/tune/prep here.
elegant interpretation, elegant lady...
I enjoyed hearing you. Beautiful! I have played this piece a few years ago so I know it well. 🌸💐🌺💗👏👏👏👏
Bravo!!
one of the best performances....
Bravo Lady, as usually magician job, just perfect, with love from New Jersey, USA. Welcome to New Jersey, USA.
The performance takes you to another world. Exquisite, Played beautifully with emotion.
Beautiful.
❤
There is nothing in the world like a Hamburg Steinway D.
Such a beautiful interpretation! Bravo
👍🏻😿велеколепно играет!
Without Rachmaninoff and this masterpiece she plays with exquisite skill and incomparable technique and beautiful attire ,
the classical music world is like a vapid beer .
From
Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵
Beautiful tone
Brillante, Irina....)))) Saludos desde Argentina
Irina, soy un enamorado de la música clásica. Veo que eres de Rusia....cuna del arte. En mi facebook hay conciertos tuyos. Es un deleite para el alma escuchar tu s repertorios en el piano )))
Wonderful performance! Thank you so much :) I'm learning it right now and you played amazingly :)
Una interpretacion excelente. Bellisima.
Wonderful !!!
Very nicely played :))))
Magnifico!! Absolutamente raptante interpretação!!
I have nit feel something this Rachmaninoff since Gilels!! Beautiful performance and presentation!!!
è ancora single?? io mi candido, come marito, come fan e come padre dei suoi figli, suona benissimo ed è anche bellissima, che tragedia....
Really amazing interpretation...i am soon going to perform this, but i am still struggling with the middle part technique, those far jumps. Hopefully it will be fine.
thanks Pia, how did it go with your performance?
Gorgeous performance..Thank you so much!!
Nice playing...GOod thing she doesn't have the LANG LANG Facial expression
me gusta, me gusta mucho!!
So beautiful ! I love your interpretation !
Really a delicious performance that elevates the feelings...
Thanks Irina
A superb performance. Im learning this now and it's proving seriously challenging. The left hand has to be buried in your mind. The delicate middle section is taking some time
wishing you a lot of inspiration in your learning process, it takes time, but such a beautiful piece
bravo
So wonderful :)
Это было завораживающе.
прекрасно
Todos los días hay que dar Gracias a Dios por algo; hoy por haber encontrado a esta maravillosa pianista, cuyos ojos , agua marina, son como la interpretación que hace de Rachmaninoff, en esta obra. Claridad interpretativa, fuerza, sentimiento, lamento poético, que hace brotar nuestras lágrimas desde lo mas profundo del alma. Gracias, Dios, gracias, Irina.
Sublime performance.
Can't stop listening! So beautiful!
Wonderful