Endless Beauty, so touchy , deep , meaningful . I keep listening his symphonies every single day since i was 5 years old, now i am 52. thank you for making this document for the generations to come. thank you Sergey Rachmaninoff for your great contribution.
Thank you for uploading this rare documentary...its still baffling to me as why we don't have more Rachmaninoff documentaries like the other composer greats have...
What a wonderful documentary! Having listened to Rach's music, especially Piano Concerto #2, for much of my life, I finally get to meet the person behind the music. Toward the end of his life Rachmaninoff performed with the great orchestra of my home city, Philadelphia, PA, and lived by the Jersey shore, which many of us in Philly enjoy. He saw my country, and now I get to see his!
I feel Russian, see Russian, feel the biting winter snow, hear a babbling brook coursing through, every time I listen to his 2nd concerto, feel his pain at the loss of his home, experience his anxieties, a diminutive 5'10", still try to play his pieces, through I only started playing piano at 42, thank you to all who keep his and Tchaikovsky's memories true. Спасибо
a russian hero for the russian people and for the russian culture, beautiful russian melodies, and he made a history in the russian culture, as a russian pianist myself he is my idol my motivational,
Awesome documentary! Thank you for approaching the musical and personal genius of this universal man who overcame himself, loving the life and culture of his long-suffering people. This is a gem.
A beautiful and moving documentary, thank you for posting. I had never heard the song, "Christ is Risen", written 1906, but the words with photos of war victims are profound. I will look it up.
Absolutely brilliant film, life, music, narrative, EVERTUTHING - Thank you for the pleasure which I have watching it. I like his music all my life, but now I understanding it even better, as I learnt a lot about the person behind the music..
Thank you, that was an evening well spent with this documentary. Great blend of music, images, poetry, narrative. Good food for the mind, that is :) :) :). @wysey100: Although that comment is 2 years old, it still hurts to read such ignorance and agitatedness below such a movie. If you don't like it/get it/are not in the mood for it - just keep it quiet, ok? Maybe watch it again, and comment honestly, what you thought about it.
Great documentary, but leaves out "Vespers, " a great work of church music. The Christian may grieve in this life, but he/she may look forward to the next, because of what Christ did on the cross.
I love Rachmaninov's nature, but it is ironic that whilst in USA under their propaganda system, he wrote in 1 hour 8 minutes, that in USSR there was no freedom for composers, yet whilst in USA he almost had far less freedom to compose and his productivity greatly sank, because of the lack of short-term profit making by composing forcing him to have a concert and conducting career, whilst the state in USSR was fully supporting composers such as Prokofiev and giving them full audiences and almost guaranteed performances, and the predicament far worse for composers getting started in USA and having to find away to pay for education, rent and the busy schedule of life making it difficult to seriously concentrate on a composing career and having to dedicate also to marketing themselves to stand out against charlatans doing a better job of marketing.
Comparing USSR with USA shows composers like Shostakovich and Prokofiev limited by Soviet system. Shostakovich was always composing in fear and Prokofiev wrote mainly for theater while putting his own unique style aside to make money. Rachmaninoff was on concert circuit and had to practice daily, giving many concerts annually. Neither system was great. But Rach wrote Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and great Symphonic Dances, favorite of his symphonies, in US. I remember reading that Shosty was sweating when he saw Stalin come to premiere of his Lady Macbeth of Mrminsk (can't quite spell it) in the opera house.
Totally inspirational, prelude in c sharp minor , first heard the opening piano sequence from charles mingus interpetation of all the things you are , renewed my interest in classical music.
very interesting as a fun fact the thrash metal band metallica name a song from there lp and justice for all after this documentary came out really cool.
@@VeguldenZilverling the gramophone recording of Tchaikovsky's voice was recorded in 1890. That's what she s talking about. Check it out here on UA-cam.
@@VeguldenZilverling and if you want to hear Rachmaninoff s voice you can type in newly discovered rachmaninoff recording. There is short fragment of him singing can be heard.
The speaker is the late, great Sir John Gielgud, very close to the end of his life. That's why his great and famous voice sounds weak, yet still umistakeable.
"The pianist at 46:00 is right up there with Richter and Weissenberg.....BRAVA!" That's a very lofty claim of yours there. Do you know this pianist's name?
Wonderful document..but why pianists play here in a sentimental mood...?it is so wrong..sauprozen .!buy all his discs as a pianist stop playing for a couple of month and return to the piano only after you heard all of them hundred of times
It would certainly be nice if there were details about this wonderful documentary in the notes. Produced by whom? When? Who narrated Rachmaninoff's words?
I wonder why we see so much of Gerguiev in this film ? Is he the only one who conducted Rachmaninoff's works? There are much more talented and pleasant musicians
I'm sure it is really depressing and upsetting to be in exile, but he seems to be a bit spoiled. I'm sure there were plenty of his countrymen in exile as well. But working their asses off in poverty, not living in the lap of luxury in America and Paris. Staying in fine villas with servants and drivers on private property with lake side views. The Bolshevik revolution and the early days of communism was horrible and not enough is taught about it compared to NAZI Germany. But as sad as he was, Rachmaninoff was very lucky to have escaped, to find wealth and fame in America, as much as he seemed to loath it. And he had plenty of family with him. Many people had it a lot fucking worse. Even in America people were starving around that time, and struggling to get by. His depression about the situation seems overly self indulgent. It's really annoying when people of wealth act like they are poor and struggling. I seriously doubt he had to do a hard days work in his life. But alas a master Pianist and composer.
Endless Beauty, so touchy , deep , meaningful . I keep listening his symphonies every single day since i was 5 years old, now i am 52. thank you for making this document for the generations to come. thank you Sergey Rachmaninoff for your great contribution.
Was the narrator reading Sergei's actual words? and where can I find this transcript ? I would like to read it myself.
Thank you for uploading this rare documentary...its still baffling to me as why we don't have more Rachmaninoff documentaries like the other composer greats have...
Worse, same goes for Schmuel Pipåienæxžcke....not even a cameo in some remake of an adaptation of a sequel.....
@@steveegallo3384 you're a really funny guy!
Because after all the documentary’s on Mick,Dave, Pete etc. There is no space left .
As Shakespeare wrote, when comes such another? I thank him for his brilliance and grace. I am also thankful for this splendid documentary.
John Gielgud as the voice of Rachmaninoff is sublime.
What a wonderful documentary! Having listened to Rach's music, especially Piano Concerto #2, for much of my life, I finally get to meet the person behind the music. Toward the end of his life Rachmaninoff performed with the great orchestra of my home city, Philadelphia, PA, and lived by the Jersey shore, which many of us in Philly enjoy. He saw my country, and now I get to see his!
The grandson's visit to the old manse is very moving.
I feel Russian, see Russian, feel the biting winter snow, hear a babbling brook coursing through, every time I listen to his 2nd concerto, feel his pain at the loss of his home, experience his anxieties, a diminutive 5'10", still try to play his pieces, through I only started playing piano at 42, thank you to all who keep his and Tchaikovsky's memories true. Спасибо
5'10" is hardly diminuitive.😉
Such a striking documentary, fascinating old footage.
100 years later. and the very signs of war rachmaninov saw himself are now present in the world again. some of his diary entries have eerie parallels
a russian hero for the russian people and for the russian culture, beautiful russian melodies, and he made a history in the russian culture, as a russian pianist myself he is my idol my motivational,
!!!!!! Thank you. music is eternal, Rachmaninoff forever! Russia forward!
For some reason, even as an American, I am drawn to Russia. So much great art and music. Very grateful.
"I feel frightened, embarrassed, and guilty." What a terrible way to feel
I am always coming back to this documentary, the words he wrote down resonate within me much the same way his music does
I wish he were alive today
Wonderful post. How can you not be fascinated by these great Russian geniuses?
If I ever have a son I’m going to name him Sergei in honor of this great composer.
Awesome documentary! Thank you for approaching the musical and personal genius of this universal man who overcame himself, loving the life and culture of his long-suffering people. This is a gem.
A beautiful and moving documentary, thank you for posting. I had never heard the song, "Christ is Risen", written 1906, but the words with photos of war victims are profound. I will look it up.
He's music, pure genius!
Absolutely brilliant film, life, music, narrative, EVERTUTHING - Thank you for the pleasure which I have watching it. I like his music all my life, but now I understanding it even better, as I learnt a lot about the person behind the music..
He certainly wrote some sublime music.
I THOROUGHLY enjoyed this production. Thanks so much. Simply an enormous talent.
Thanks for the documentary about Rachmaninoff's life and music. It is very helpful to appreciate the beauties of his music .
Hmmm... it took me almost 40 years to slowly opening up to Rachmaninoff’s work and mysteries. More treasure to discover...
Also check out Nikolai Medtner, one of Rachmaninoff's favorite composers.
@@stephanjwilliams thanks 😊 noted 👍
Thank you, that was an evening well spent with this documentary. Great blend of music, images, poetry, narrative. Good food for the mind, that is :) :) :).
@wysey100: Although that comment is 2 years old, it still hurts to read such ignorance and agitatedness below such a movie. If you don't like it/get it/are not in the mood for it - just keep it quiet, ok? Maybe watch it again, and comment honestly, what you thought about it.
You could have just ignored him.....We're not making a Western here!
Great documentary, but leaves out "Vespers, " a great work of church music. The Christian may grieve in this life, but he/she may look forward to the next, because of what Christ did on the cross.
Tom, I totally agree with both opinions and Vespers has the mos beautiful Ave Maria ever ( Bogoroditse Devo ).
I love Rachmaninov's nature, but it is ironic that whilst in USA under their propaganda system, he wrote in 1 hour 8 minutes, that in USSR there was no freedom for composers, yet whilst in USA he almost had far less freedom to compose and his productivity greatly sank, because of the lack of short-term profit making by composing forcing him to have a concert and conducting career, whilst the state in USSR was fully supporting composers such as Prokofiev and giving them full audiences and almost guaranteed performances, and the predicament far worse for composers getting started in USA and having to find away to pay for education, rent and the busy schedule of life making it difficult to seriously concentrate on a composing career and having to dedicate also to marketing themselves to stand out against charlatans doing a better job of marketing.
I am happy you noticed. Kudos to you!
Comparing USSR with USA shows composers like Shostakovich and Prokofiev limited by Soviet system. Shostakovich was always composing in fear and Prokofiev wrote mainly for theater while putting his own unique style aside to make money. Rachmaninoff was on concert circuit and had to practice daily, giving many concerts annually. Neither system was great. But Rach wrote Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and great Symphonic Dances, favorite of his symphonies, in US. I remember reading that Shosty was sweating when he saw Stalin come to premiere of his Lady Macbeth of Mrminsk (can't quite spell it) in the opera house.
Thank you for this documentary; there's nothing like like this, anywhere
Totally inspirational, prelude in c sharp minor , first heard the opening piano sequence from charles mingus interpetation of all the things you are , renewed my interest in classical music.
Thanks
many thanks for this wonderful post
Unreal music! Unique !
Love it! Sad . . but a great introduction to his music and insights into his personality and composing.
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much!
Loved all the old black & white film footage! Thanks.
A wonderful documentary. I wonder who is narrating. It sounds like John Gielgud. EDIT: and it is. A 2009 production by a very talented director.
Yea, people these days rather give million Likes and comments to a cat video instead of real good video like this one. A damn shame as always.
Things just aren’t built like they used to be. The absolute pinnacle of Russian engineering.
!!!!!! Thank you
John Gieldgud's screechy voice is remarkable.
Beautiful! I love Rachmaninov's music so much.
if I had to chose one composer, it would be Rachmaninov. If I shall chose one piece, it would be 5th movement of his Vespers. :)
Its a shame this doesn't have any comments
physicks it's a generation of followers who are lost...lazy, insensitive and who like Justin Bieber
How great this man was . Than you sir rachmaninof for your beautiful music
very interesting as a fun fact the thrash metal band metallica name a song from there lp and justice for all after this documentary came out really cool.
I wonder why Tchaikovsky have voice record but Rachmaninoff haven’t. I really want to see him talk about his own music.
What??? The microfone wan't even invented at that time, what are you referring to?
@@VeguldenZilverling the gramophone recording of Tchaikovsky's voice was recorded in 1890. That's what she s talking about. Check it out here on UA-cam.
@@VeguldenZilverling and if you want to hear Rachmaninoff s voice you can type in newly discovered rachmaninoff recording. There is short fragment of him singing can be heard.
But this time threats of war come from the West, NATO, and US Biden admin. Totalitaranism has come full circle and must be defeated.
I am Turkish, thank you for sharing.
THANK YOU!!
Beautiful... but the speaker needs a throat operation.. sometimes nothing can be understood.
The speaker is the late, great Sir John Gielgud, very close to the end of his life. That's why his great and famous voice sounds weak, yet still umistakeable.
Yes. It was a little low at times.
Love it but the ads, aaahhhhhhg.
A wonderful documentary ruined by commercials every 2 minutes.
Thank you
28:59 Symphony 1. 💝🙏
Aleko
«Si vous voulez me connaître écoutez ma musique»
he was unable to compose for three years
Could anyone help to identify the choral work played at around 6:38?
ua-cam.com/video/G8c6td1jxvs/v-deo.html ( from 01´30 on )
My goodness, 1:22:20 to 1:23:35 is so beautiful!
Fernando Nunez Santos It is his 3rd symphony 2nd movement.
Can someone tell where i could find Rachmaninov's diaries
What is that haunting very Russian sounding choral music near the beginning of this documentary?. Is it early Rachmaninov?.
ua-cam.com/video/G8c6td1jxvs/v-deo.html
from 01´30 on
why does she play that prelude like a lullaby. Put some heat on it!!!
The opening narration is Valery Gergiev!
Anyone know the name of the folk song at 10:30?
This conductor really didn’t wanna shave beforehand, huh
A Giant called Rachmaninoff!!!
That old man's narration though
I can't find pt br subtitle. Where does?
It's seems like valery said the truth . No one has reached the same level as rachmaninov
Does anybody know the name of the young pianist at 44'30?
Lubov Samadurova
The pianist at 46:00 is right up there with Richter and Weissenberg.....BRAVA!
"The pianist at 46:00 is right up there with Richter and Weissenberg.....BRAVA!"
That's a very lofty claim of yours there. Do you know this pianist's name?
She is wonderful, incredible power and sensitivity! I don't know her name, must find it.
@@darienmccowan549 -- I lack infrastructure to discover her name.....Please help....Thanks from Acapulco!
It is Valentina Igoshina@@steveegallo3384
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Who was he writing to?
Music at 113 very well known ?
Does anyone have a reference for where the opening narrative dialogue comes from? Starting at 1:24
The British actor Sir John Gielgud!
Wonderful document..but why pianists play here in a sentimental mood...?it is so wrong..sauprozen .!buy all his discs as a pianist stop playing for a couple of month and return to the piano only after you heard all of them hundred of times
It would certainly be nice if there were details about this wonderful documentary in the notes. Produced by whom? When? Who narrated Rachmaninoff's words?
Harrvest of Sorrow Documentary 1998 Directed by Tony Palmer The great British actor Sir John Gielgud is a narrator!
Oliver Jovanovic Thank you, sir!
Does anybody know what is playing at 9:30
The coronation scene from Boris Godunov by Mussorgsky
I wonder why we see so much of Gerguiev in this film ? Is he the only one who conducted Rachmaninoff's works? There are much more talented and pleasant musicians
How horrible the voice of Rachmaninov in this video 😟😣
I'm sure it is really depressing and upsetting to be in exile, but he seems to be a bit spoiled. I'm sure there were plenty of his countrymen in exile as well. But working their asses off in poverty, not living in the lap of luxury in America and Paris. Staying in fine villas with servants and drivers on private property with lake side views. The Bolshevik revolution and the early days of communism was horrible and not enough is taught about it compared to NAZI Germany. But as sad as he was, Rachmaninoff was very lucky to have escaped, to find wealth and fame in America, as much as he seemed to loath it. And he had plenty of family with him. Many people had it a lot fucking worse. Even in America people were starving around that time, and struggling to get by.
His depression about the situation seems overly self indulgent. It's really annoying when people of wealth act like they are poor and struggling.
I seriously doubt he had to do a hard days work in his life. But alas a master Pianist and composer.
Is true. Yup.