I am 70 years old, retired, and am taking piano lessons again. Rachmaninoff is my absolute favorite composer. I am learning piano solo music of this piano concerto now. I personally believe this piano concerto is the most inspirational and powerful music ever written for the piano. It always deeply touches my heart when listening to or playing this music. Rachmaninoff was truly inspired. I feel a spiritual connection to Rachmaninoff because of his music.
I'm 34 years old. I sincerely wish you inspiration, strength and patience. And I wish you to play this work for your close people, and maybe people you don’t know well. I wish you to convey this love for music, so that you introduce this masterpiece to other people. I wish you good health. With great respect and love from Russia. Sorry for my English.
I'm also retired and 12 days from 70. Just bought a piano. I started playing the accordion at age 6 so my right hand is way ahead of my left hand as the Italian style accordion has buttons on that side. If I I live to 120 and practice 10 hours a day, I MIGHT be able to play this piece. Nah! Probably not.
To me, 2nd movement is always like what it feels like to visit a friend's grave. You are alive, they aren't, yet the universe is better because of the time that they were with you. Fragility, openness, and reminiscence. how romantic..
Marvelous...!!! Absolutely great ! It's a real piece of art. A fantastic performance. Thanks Sergei Rachmaninoff, EuroArtsChannel, Maestro Yuri Temirkanov, Orchestra, and this stunning pianist, Denis Matsuev.
5:29 Space........Planets.....Stars.....Galaxies.... Wow, it gives me goosebumps. This slow arpeggio section is the "Celestial Bliss" section. This is the best concerto in the world!
I discovered this symphony as a kid. My dad really liked it. I hung out at the local AM radio station and in the early 1970's got the chance to play this on the radio during our weekly Sunday night classical music show. This was Vero Beach, Florida 1973. A great time and I just will never forget!
My praise goes here to that wonderful orchestra and Maestro Termikanov. What a noble, gentle and soothing sound - you just can't find it elsewhere easily!
I first heard this music in the film "Brief Encounter", an English movie from 1945. Anytime i heard it over the years it grabbed my heart!! Then by pure luck I came across this performance which brings tears to my eyes it is so beautiful. What makes it so is surely the incredible powerful playing of Denis Metsuev and the smooth touching conducting of Yuri Ternirkanov and the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra. .Since I live in the US in the state of New Mexico and am currently suffering under the Presidential horror of Donald Trump whenever politicians mention "the Russians" I will always picture this group of outstanding talented Russian musicians and the fabulous creations of Rachmaninoff. I thank you with all my heart for giving me the gift of your music. Barbara Earley
Yo tambien la escuche en esa pelicula pero no supe que era un clásico hasta que por casualidad la volvi a ver y me quede helada porque ya la habia oido unas cuantas veces y siempre el segundo movimiento, que para mi és el mejor, entendi porque me recordaba a un momento muy bonito y me hacia vibrar❤❤❤ esta pieza és Increible y sublime y deberia escucharla todo el mundo antes de irse al otro mundo❤❤❤ y que decir del interprete😮😮😮
I think Matsuev is among the best piano players in the world and I have not any one except may be Rachmaninoff play Piano Concerto No.2 as good as he does.
wish we had this tradition of offering flowers (puja) at the end of concerts. i always feel in small towns like san diego that the artists come all the way to the corner of the country, play their hearts out, sure they get paid and applause, but its such nice touch...
Великолепное исполнение Концерта С. В. Рахманинова поражает вдохновенностью исполнения и искренностью чувств Дениса Мацуева, эмоциональным накалом и прекрасным ансамблем с замечательным оркестром Санкт-Петербургской филармонии под управлением Юрия Темирканова! БРАВО! СПАСИБО!
Honorable Pianista Matsuev, desde Santo Domingo. Estoy super impresionada con tu interpretación del Concierto de Rachmaninoff. Ya te había escuchado con la pieza para Piano en La menor de Sibrlius que tocas Magistral. Gozo escucharte, estas dentro de mis preferidos. FELICITACIONES Y MAS EXITOS!
I absolutely adore how he represents the emotions here -so much hidden tension and emotions that bubbles on the top and goes deep deep . I like it better even than the recording of Rachmaninov himself playing it. :)
3:40 It hurt me when the orchestra interpreted the crescendo hit as a whimsical wisp. I appreciate the variation, the momentous thud was just one of my favourite points.
What is he doing at 33:01? This does not sound like the written, descending chords progression, sounds more chromatic than the original! Or is it only the power of his playing? Very convincing however; emits such a powerful roar on the way to the final chords! AMAZING, Denis ❣️
Unbelievable control. With a sense of humour. Btw, Richter rated Yamahas as the best pianos...!! I would love to hear him perform Prokofiev 2 - so few good recordings...
It's a spirit, bro. Give to the Russians a pen, a violin, a plow, or a gun, they would do the things that would amaze the whole world. God saves Russia.
This was performed in a church! What a fitting place to come to "worship" at the altar of Rachmaninoff. __JJ Townley (also a composer of a neo-Romantic Piano Concerto No 2 in C Minor here on YT)
It is interesting to read about different conventions over time, or between places, about not applauding between movements. It is not something that's so 'obvious' -- compared with say not talking during a performance, which would tend to be better understood as a social convention. It's an argument that seems to have been going on for decades. Being aware of the situation, if a performer/conductor/orchestra really feels strongly about it, then announce it at the start. Or have people holding up boards with 'QUIET', 'CLAP NOW', 'CHEER', etc. -- now that would be a sight
David Span I have attended Wed night Wine & Music symphony perf. where they DO explain to a more casual audience that there are 3 movements, etc...& that they appreciate the applause...but please hold until end of 3rd...which works beautifully for those unfamiliar or who do not look at a program...
Also recently attended a perf. W/the Philadelphia orch. & Y. Nezet-Seguin where he DID put out 'the hand' to stop the beginning of applause after 1st movement...it makes me tense all the way through 1st movemnt just anticipating the potential applause...how nice to be able to just relax & know it wasn't going to happen!!
@@barbavassilis Well, quite a few of the audience did clap. I was also referring to debate in more recent times. Maybe if it was a condition of purchasing a ticket (and the punishment is being thrown out or black-listed-- now that would be a sight). I like this bit from an article on classicfm.com: "But if you can’t help bursting into spontaneous applause after the epic crescendo at the end of the first movement of Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 (and who could blame you!), ignore the disapproving tuts and go for it."
Бездушный и не выразительный у него рояль. Грохочущий и куда то бегущий без оглядки. «Революция вколачивающая гвозди.» Хватит на долю России революций. И за роялем в том числе. Это блеклая «маца»Рахманинова нет тут и в помине.
Una de mis preferidas...es genial y denis la interpreta fantasticamente. Tengo que decir que este concierto lo ganó hace ya unos años en el concurso de piano de SANTANDER Y EL GANADOR FUÉ Juan perez Floristán y tambié estuvo genial.
I hope time will come soon to hear this orchestra and Matsuew again in Vienna and Grafenegg, there is a big loss not to have the chance to hear this music near to heaven
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👋👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👋👏👏👋👋👋👋👋👋👋🎩🎩🎩Esecuzione magistrale👏👏👍👏👏👏Utilizzo una trasposizione di immagine della mitologia che mi riguarda in quanto nella terra del fuoco " VULCANO nella sua FUCINA ".Quando le emozioni scaturiscono a mo' di una eruzione vulcanica, ti tolgono il respiro e ti fanno ribollire dentro.🌋💎☀💓👍😊👋
This piece needs to be played by a footballer. I thought Kissin was good; but this .......WOW! Such "mucho gusto". I'm surprised the piano didn't collapse. Too bad about the enthusiastic applause after the first movement. This church must be in a very provincial part of France.
Génialissime ...il est incomparable le meilleur interprété de Rachmaninoff et ceci n'engage que moi ....il a des envolées 1 peu rapides que le chef parvient toujours à maîtriser génial le chef. Très bon moment musical merci.
Thunder and lightening intensity making love to his instrument..thrilling. Exhilarating ......Exhaltation: 10:04-10:23...... ...Russian composers of the past magnificent, their musician artists still are keeping the classics alive..........
Этот концерт не отпускает ...слушаешь его вновь и вновь. Внутри все переворачивается. Сердце то бьется, то замирает. Неземная, ирреальная красота и сила Божественного звучания разливаются по всему телу. Кажется, что нет ничего прекраснее этой гениальной музыки! Спасибо Рахманинову! Спасибо Денису! Оркестр и Маэстро Темирканов вторят Вам созвучно. Счастье, что есть Вы, наш скромный Гений!
В Санкт-Петербурге в прекрасном зале филармонии оркестр звучит гораздо внушительней. Зал просто заворожен от прекрасного исполнения оркестра, это лучше чем запись. Привет из Санкт - Петербурга
Не очень мощное начало... наверно и так великолепно, но я во 2-м концерте Рахманинова слышал вступление оркестра такое, которое было близко к оргазму..
![Yuja Wang: Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor Op. 18 [HD]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/NsqXCO0ADwM/mqdefault.jpg)
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I am 70 years old, retired, and am taking piano lessons again. Rachmaninoff is my absolute favorite composer. I am learning piano solo music of this piano concerto now. I personally believe this piano concerto is the most inspirational and powerful music ever written for the piano. It always deeply touches my heart when listening to or playing this music. Rachmaninoff was truly inspired. I feel a spiritual connection to Rachmaninoff because of his music.
I'm 34 years old. I sincerely wish you inspiration, strength and patience. And I wish you to play this work for your close people, and maybe people you don’t know well. I wish you to convey this love for music, so that you introduce this masterpiece to other people. I wish you good health. With great respect and love from Russia. Sorry for my English.
Hello i have alao jist retird and have taken up the piano again and my project is the prelude in g minor
I'm also retired and 12 days from 70. Just bought a piano. I started playing the accordion at age 6 so my right hand is way ahead of my left hand as the Italian style accordion has buttons on that side. If I I live to 120 and practice 10 hours a day, I MIGHT be able to play this piece. Nah! Probably not.
Listen to my music
To me, 2nd movement is always like what it feels like to visit a friend's grave. You are alive, they aren't, yet the universe is
better because of the time that they were with you. Fragility, openness, and reminiscence. how romantic..
Well said
Perfect. Beautiful and perfect.
All by myself....
Marvelous...!!! Absolutely great ! It's a real piece of art. A fantastic performance. Thanks Sergei Rachmaninoff, EuroArtsChannel, Maestro Yuri Temirkanov, Orchestra, and this stunning pianist, Denis Matsuev.
5:29 Space........Planets.....Stars.....Galaxies....
Wow, it gives me goosebumps. This slow arpeggio section is the "Celestial Bliss" section. This is the best concerto in the world!
I discovered this symphony as a kid. My dad really liked it. I hung out at the local AM radio station and in the early 1970's got the chance to play this on the radio during our weekly Sunday night classical music show. This was Vero Beach, Florida 1973. A great time and I just will never forget!
nadherne,skvele,uzastne suuupeer,kvalita a umenie tak to je ozajstna krasa,balzam na bolavu dusu..kto ju ma a kto ju potrebuje
My praise goes here to that wonderful orchestra and Maestro Termikanov.
What a noble, gentle and soothing sound - you just can't find it elsewhere easily!
Denis Matsuev no words could describe the emotion
I first heard this music in the film "Brief Encounter", an English movie from 1945. Anytime i heard it over the years it grabbed my heart!! Then by pure luck I came across this performance which brings tears to my eyes it is so beautiful. What makes it so is surely the incredible powerful playing of Denis Metsuev and the smooth touching conducting of Yuri Ternirkanov and the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra. .Since I live in the US in the state of New Mexico and am currently suffering under the Presidential horror of Donald Trump whenever politicians mention "the Russians" I will always picture this group of outstanding talented Russian musicians and the fabulous creations of Rachmaninoff. I thank you with all my heart for giving me the gift of your music. Barbara Earley
Yo tambien la escuche en esa pelicula pero no supe que era un clásico hasta que por casualidad la volvi a ver y me quede helada porque ya la habia oido unas cuantas veces y siempre el segundo movimiento, que para mi és el mejor, entendi porque me recordaba a un momento muy bonito y me hacia vibrar❤❤❤ esta pieza és Increible y sublime y deberia escucharla todo el mundo antes de irse al otro mundo❤❤❤ y que decir del interprete😮😮😮
By far the most expressive interpretation of this piece of music. Wonderful!
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I think Matsuev is among the best piano players in the world and I have not any one except may be Rachmaninoff play Piano Concerto No.2 as good as he does.
the best interpretation, thanks to sergey rachmaninoff for creating this concert, thanks orchesta and denis matsuev !! Congratulations!!
Rachmaninoff and Matsueff
wish we had this tradition of offering flowers (puja) at the end of concerts. i always feel in small towns like san diego that the artists come all the way to the corner of the country, play their hearts out, sure they get paid and applause, but its such nice touch...
My all time favorite UA-cam video
Absolutely fantastic piano and pianist, with a truly world class orchestra. A stellar performance! Bravo !!
Великолепное исполнение Концерта С. В. Рахманинова поражает вдохновенностью исполнения и искренностью чувств Дениса Мацуева, эмоциональным накалом и прекрасным ансамблем с замечательным оркестром Санкт-Петербургской филармонии под управлением Юрия Темирканова! БРАВО! СПАСИБО!
I can listen to this over and over and over!!!! Devine performance! Hope to hear you soon back in Tallinn!!
There is an elf in orchestra, playing horn, and this is best interpretation i have ever heard, every note has a own meaning.
2:31 the way that cellist rocks in his chair just shows the pure movement the piece gives you
Last movement at the ending tutti 32:34 the horns is fxxing out of tune haha epic performance from Mr. Matsuev anyway.
What a wonderful person Denis M is. So humble and gracious Thank you again
Honorable Pianista Matsuev, desde Santo Domingo. Estoy super impresionada con tu interpretación del Concierto de Rachmaninoff. Ya te había escuchado con la pieza para Piano en La menor de Sibrlius que tocas Magistral. Gozo escucharte, estas dentro de mis preferidos. FELICITACIONES Y MAS EXITOS!
Stunning execution of Denis and of the entire orchestra, congratulations!
Zaurodovali vsex xaroshix lyudey! Ujas! Spasibo shto ostalis takim Xaroshim Muzikantom.... Ochen lyubim Xaroshix lyudey!
First time seeing YAMAHA piano played. Beautiful concert room and perfect music. What have I done good In my previous life?!
Qué grande! Y qué detalle aplaudir a la orquesta antes de saludar al público!!
Magnificent and memorable performance.
The whole orchestras hairstyles are absolutely on point.
best parts start here: 2:20, 3:54, 8:21, 12:34, 19:36, 20:34, 20:49, 23:52, 24:16, 28:03
Alexander Protasov pretty much the whole piece lol
7:05
@@levim.3505 so true my friend !!! 7 :15 is our true moment !!!
imo best part starts here: 0:00
1:15 , 1:54 , 3:53 , 7:50 , 9:23 ;
12:03 ( 12:05 ) , 12:50 ;
22:15 ( 22:17 ) , 22:56 , (24:00 ) 24:03 , ( 31:50 ) 31:53 ;
I absolutely adore how he represents the emotions here -so much hidden tension and emotions that bubbles on the top and goes deep deep . I like it better even than the recording of Rachmaninov himself playing it. :)
Teo An absolutely agree.
One of the best versions ever.
wonderful Denis!!
such a great performance. i'm soooo impressed
3:40 It hurt me when the orchestra interpreted the crescendo hit as a whimsical wisp. I appreciate the variation, the momentous thud was just one of my favourite points.
I think Rachmaninov would have approved! Hugely enjoyable. Thank you.
Incredible skills of the pianist, conductor and orchestra
What is he doing at 33:01? This does not sound like the written, descending chords progression, sounds more chromatic than the original! Or is it only the power of his playing? Very convincing however; emits such a powerful roar on the way to the final chords! AMAZING, Denis ❣️
Unbelievable control. With a sense of humour. Btw, Richter rated Yamahas as the best pianos...!! I would love to hear him perform Prokofiev 2 - so few good recordings...
love this guy
HE is the best playing this beautiful piece!
amazing
The Russian artists are awesome!!
I agree, they take classical music to a different level
It's a spirit, bro. Give to the Russians a pen, a violin, a plow, or a gun, they would do the things that would amaze the whole world. God saves Russia.
he is not an artist he is a technician
@@nemanjamilosevic2739 oh common Nemanja get real 😊
@@misschocoholic82 for sure, teardrops by womack and womack
AWESOME!!! BRAVO!!!
Mesmerizing beauty...Adagio ...My love....Rachmaninov ...my beloved composer!
20:49 I like how Denis playes this!!! Powerful!!!
This was performed in a church! What a fitting place to come to "worship" at the altar of Rachmaninoff. __JJ Townley (also a composer of a neo-Romantic Piano Concerto No 2 in C Minor here on YT)
Not fitting at all -- seeing religion purveys such a nonsense account of the world and humanity.
@@David_Span Actually Rachmaninoff was deeply religious and his music has lots of connection with religion.
@@Sineseol So?
magnifique!!!
Denis is my Hero！
I like this version of piano concerto 2. !!!
Spasibo Denis Matsuev eto bilo grandiozno spasibo dirizheru I orchestra vsem vmeste
Funny how he put his hand out to try and stop the audience from applauding after the 1st movement
It is interesting to read about different conventions over time, or between places, about not applauding between movements. It is not something that's so 'obvious' -- compared with say not talking during a performance, which would tend to be better understood as a social convention. It's an argument that seems to have been going on for decades. Being aware of the situation, if a performer/conductor/orchestra really feels strongly about it, then announce it at the start. Or have people holding up boards with 'QUIET', 'CLAP NOW', 'CHEER', etc. -- now that would be a sight
we dont live in Mozart's time....we dont clap between..
David Span I have attended Wed night Wine & Music symphony perf. where they DO explain to a more casual audience that there are 3 movements, etc...& that they appreciate the applause...but please hold until end of 3rd...which works beautifully for those unfamiliar or who do not look at a program...
Also recently attended a perf. W/the Philadelphia orch. & Y. Nezet-Seguin where he DID put out 'the hand' to stop the beginning of applause after 1st movement...it makes me tense all the way through 1st movemnt just anticipating the potential applause...how nice to be able to just relax & know it wasn't going to happen!!
@@barbavassilis Well, quite a few of the audience did clap. I was also referring to debate in more recent times. Maybe if it was a condition of purchasing a ticket (and the punishment is being thrown out or black-listed-- now that would be a sight). I like this bit from an article on classicfm.com: "But if you can’t help bursting into spontaneous applause after the epic crescendo at the end of the first movement of Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 (and who could blame you!), ignore the disapproving tuts and go for it."
Me encanta oortr, me deleitas, que interpretación tan maravillosa la de Rachmaninov. Un toque hermoso y con mucho sentimiento.
Божественно
What intensity!
THIS DA BEST VERSION, NO CAP!
BRILLIANT.
I love Denis Matsuev’s forceful tone, it works well in the 1sr and 3rd mvts...2nd not so much
A bit too powerful!?
Sounds excellent to me
Бездушный и не выразительный у него рояль. Грохочущий и куда то бегущий без оглядки.
«Революция вколачивающая гвозди.» Хватит на долю России революций. И за роялем в том числе. Это блеклая «маца»Рахманинова нет тут и в помине.
He is a GENIUS!
they are the best in performance.
マツーエフのラフマニノフそしてチャイコフスキーのピアノコンチェルトは大好きです。
Bravoooo!!!!! genialno!!!
Una de mis preferidas...es genial y denis la interpreta fantasticamente. Tengo que decir que este concierto lo ganó hace ya unos años en el concurso de piano de SANTANDER Y EL GANADOR FUÉ Juan perez Floristán y tambié estuvo genial.
I hope time will come soon to hear this orchestra and Matsuew again in Vienna and Grafenegg, there is a big loss not to have the chance to hear this music near to heaven
С огромным удовольствием послушала
If you don't like the second part of this great composition, you don't like music in common. period!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👋👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👋👏👏👋👋👋👋👋👋👋🎩🎩🎩Esecuzione magistrale👏👏👍👏👏👏Utilizzo una trasposizione di immagine della mitologia che mi riguarda in quanto nella terra del fuoco " VULCANO nella sua FUCINA ".Quando le emozioni scaturiscono a mo' di una eruzione vulcanica, ti tolgono il respiro e ti fanno ribollire dentro.🌋💎☀💓👍😊👋
It was certainly a unique performance.
sovershenno fenomenalno.krasota.bravo temirkanov,bravisso denis.raxmaninov sozdal muziku nerealno krasivuiu,takuiu shirokuiu,dlia dushi.net slov.
Bravo!
Beautiful voicing at 5:40
this guy is tall w/ large hands like Rachmaninoff
In fact, he is JUST as tall as Rachmaninov (6’6”, 198 cm). A tall fellow indeed.
mosichat Van Cliburn hair.
But Rachmaninoff is skinny
This piece needs to be played by a footballer. I thought Kissin was good; but this .......WOW! Such "mucho gusto". I'm surprised the piano didn't collapse. Too bad about the enthusiastic applause after the first movement. This church must be in a very provincial part of France.
Must’ve been warm on stage. Denis perspiring heavily but getting the job done!
Это очень красиво ! ❤
Bravo!!!!!!!
Bravo BRAVO !
강력하면서 깔끔한 연주?? 헬렌 그리모만 들어왔는데 피아니스트마다 연주가 엄청 다르넹 이것도 좋다
excelente
saw the thumbnail and thought Samwise Gamgee finally got into playing some Rachmaninov 😂
Génialissime ...il est incomparable le meilleur interprété de Rachmaninoff et ceci n'engage que moi ....il a des envolées 1 peu rapides que le chef parvient toujours à maîtriser génial le chef. Très bon moment musical merci.
denis, gigantesco, strepitoso, espressivo, molto convincente..! gio
what a sweet personable man on top of it all
Marvelous!
Thunder and lightening intensity making love to his instrument..thrilling. Exhilarating ......Exhaltation: 10:04-10:23......
...Russian composers of the past magnificent, their musician artists still are keeping the classics alive..........
I remember Yuja Wang performing this piece as well.
Miroslav Georgiev her performance is my favorite!
Haily J Nobody performs the Russian composers better than Matsuev.
The very distinct difference between Ms Wang and Denis's performance is that Denis is "EFFORTLESS"!
Восторг!👏
Fantastico!!!!(
ничего не скажешь .Мацуев ,Рахманинов .....Увы, билет дорого очень
стоит..пошла бы сегодня на концерт его в Баку....
Этот концерт не отпускает ...слушаешь его вновь и вновь. Внутри все переворачивается. Сердце то бьется, то замирает. Неземная, ирреальная красота и сила Божественного звучания разливаются по всему телу. Кажется, что нет ничего прекраснее этой гениальной музыки! Спасибо Рахманинову! Спасибо Денису! Оркестр и Маэстро Темирканов вторят Вам созвучно. Счастье, что есть Вы, наш скромный Гений!
Hermoso.... para el alma... deleite al oído
!!!!!!!!!!!!!ВRAVO MAESTRO!!!!!!!!!!!! ХРАНИ ВАС ГОСПОДЬ ДЕНИС! ЮРИЮ ХАТУЕВИЧУ -ПОКЛОН!!!
Великолепно!
这是我看过录制效果最好的拉二视奏了，cfx效果卓群，不比d274差
Bravoooooooo!
33:01?
Same here….: ❓❓❓
В Санкт-Петербурге в прекрасном зале филармонии оркестр звучит гораздо внушительней. Зал просто заворожен от прекрасного исполнения оркестра, это лучше чем запись. Привет из Санкт - Петербурга
모두의 열정이다
I like this wink ;) 05:30
Genius💖💖💖
Не очень мощное начало... наверно и так великолепно, но я во 2-м концерте Рахманинова слышал вступление оркестра такое, которое было близко к оргазму..
Glory to God!!!
qué maravilla!