All I can say is thank God we have this vintage recording to hear what the composer himself did with this landmark work. He didn't fool around, just made music simply and elegantly.
After growing up in the garage of my grandfather watching him cut stones into pieces of art he called jewelry whilst such amazing music played in the background I hadn't known nor understood what it was I was listening to until just recently. You see he passed away nearly a year and 3 months ago. I live in the very same house now I watched him do his work with child like amazement. He left a collection of vinyl records at 500 deep. As a little celebration of him I decided I wold look through it on his 1 year anniversary of passing and play a few on the very same old record player. As I sat waiting for the first to start I began thinking and than this very concerto started and it was beautiful, far more meaningful than anything that I could think of pertaining to music. He had a great collection from the Star Wars sound track to Peter Paul and Marry's Puff the Magic Dragon, but it was this I put on and it was a rush of emotion and sadness, but in a beautiful way.
'Twas my paternal uncle Leonard, fan of music but mostly popular, who gave me a 10 album set of 33 1/3 rpm records and a single record of Rachmaninoff's symphonic dances which led me to revere classical music and especially Rachmaninoff, for the set of 10 records contained a complete recording of his piano concerto #2. But 'twas not many years before I began purchasing records with the other 3 concertos which I love even more and his 3 symphonies. He was "The Master Composer-Pianist of the 20th century". Richarc Sot in Facebook & Messenger.
Rachmaninoff's 3rd Piano Concerto is the piece of music that I play whenever I need to pause and reflect. It triggers so many emotions and conjures up so many vivid images. Without music, life would be truly dull. Solely lovely to hear it played by the composer and much better sound than my CD of the same!
Quite an eye opener to see so many fans of different genres of music appreciating classical music. Goes to show, we all can appreciate quality irrespective of what we like.
All pianists play this piece too loud, rachmaninoff uses the right volume so he can melt together with the philadelphia orchestra; it's absolutely beautiful. He's the greatest non-selfobsessed composer and pianist for piano of all times
Grandfathers can be wonderful beings. Mine also introduced me to classical music when I was around 10. I'm 71 now and remember him with great appreciation. And, for the same reasons (a list which definitely includes Rachmaninoff!).
Rachmaninoff's music is one of the best legacies that will be appreciated for all time. I have listened to Rach 2 & 3, (and others) for 70+ years and never tire of hearing these musical masterpieces. It dosent get much better. !!
I was suspicious about this recording, but I find myself really liking it! Not many a time, ad composer is able to play well his more complicated compositions, and Sergei Rachmaninoff CAN DO! Also, most other pianists give this beautiful concerto a rather "tight" and overly accurate, and very respectful interpretation. Almost like playing something sacred, probably because of the grandeur, and the technical challenges of this piano concerto --- but here? Nothing of this. a light, open, clean and refreshing interpretation --- as if the technical problems didn't exist on the first place, and as if it was just like reading poetry. I'm really impressed, and I enjoyed listening to all the parts. Think I'm gonna buy this one.
Yes Motti, Rachmaninov was the KING when it came to dexterity and technical abilities, making what would be a near impossible challenge for any other pianist seem like a walk in the park!
the funniest thing about this music, is if no one ever listened to rach himself play this, and suddenly they are given the chance to listen to him playing it, most people would not like the way they like most pianists version of it nowadays but then, you would tell them it was the composer himself playing it and then, that recording would become their favourite's :) (sadly intersting)
I believe that when the composer plays it wouldn't be called an interpretation. I think it would be called "intention". I don't mean to sound sarcastic.
Superb , magnificent, best interpretation, coming from the Master. God ! We are living in 21 st century, and We should be more opened to Arts, Sensualities,Sensibilities ,understanding changes , coming out of Century. Very soon, if We don not go forward,We will leave only Ashes behind. Dedicated to Jerzy Placzkiewicz. ♡♡♡ U.
It's amazing how much better one interprets their own compositions, well, atleast by those great composers. It's really musical and played with so much emotion.
the real thing, long line, momentum, finesse, n o n - sentimental, no bombast the composer/player with his favorite orchestra, superb ensemble ! what conductor/orchestra has this understanding and 'sound' in this repertoire today? none. the wonderful pre WWII American Steinway a joy to hear
my favorite classical piece, and there's no performance i'd rather listen to than this one. if anything, the degraded audio quality adds a charm to it that i just don't hear in modern renditions.
ronnie solo unfortunately Rachmaninoff wasn't alive to listen to Ashkenazy or Argerich. Also would love to hear how Rachmaninoff himself would play the Ossia cadenza.
Dear Marina, if you ever read this. Maybe just because you were bored. I enjoyed my days playing this with you. A lot. What a shame that our paths had to be different. I miss you.
I fully agree - this is surely one of the great piano concerto s - not just because maybe one of the most difficult to play, its just simply BRILLIANT ! And to hear the composer playing it with all his playing prowess, it something else ....
the first time I heard this was at a party back in 1980's and at one of the most exciting parts of this wonderful Concerto my friend was worrying about the profiteroles burning!...I said forget about the profiteroles WHAT IS THIS MUSIC!!!OH MY GOD!!!
I don't understand why people would leave a dislike if they personally typed :"Rachmaninoff" in the search bar. If they are arguing this piece is not good, then why are they even searching it youtube? besides Rachmaninoff is playing his own composition! WTF! Some people just wanna get attention in this world.
I Love to hear the composer play his piece. More recent interpretations are much more romantic and some prefer that. Variations on the piece interest me very much.
How can this have 36 dislikes? Listening to this makes me feel alive. It transports me to a beautiful place. Poetry. Listening to Rachmaninov totally inspires me for my own compositions. It pushes me to keep going. He listened and drew directly from the masters and then formed his own voice. With his technical ability and deep understanding of music, the version he is playing is a great version, instead of the overly sentimental rubbish. I only wish I'd seen him when he was alive. LIVE ON RACH!
This performance has the greatest forward motion I have heard from anyone. He was incapable of superficiality, unlike many other pianists who tried to emulate him. Bravo to the composer! Has anyone else noticed how he changes the rhythm from the printed score in one of the climaxes? It becomes like a 6/8.
This is my favourite of the four piano concertos. To hear Rachmaninoff himself playing his own work is just wonderful. There's always such soul in his music, a sense of longing, of nostalgia, a depth of feeling. I can imagine him sitting at the piano with those massive hands of his, it is said he could stretch a C-Eb-G-C-G chord with his left hand, that's an octave and a half. Thank heavens he got out of Russia when he did, I can picture that sleigh ride through Finland after he and his family had crossed the border. Has anyone ever made a film about him, as opposed to documentaries ?
it is so nice to hear the actual artist playing his own masterpiece i was beginning to think that there wasn't any original recordings of his not listening to classical for very long ill hear a song and then its hard to find that exact same version. being some many others that do covers, but this is truly a treat something so old captured on recording and the sound is superb thanks for taking the time to post i enjoyed it very much
I read that Rachmaninoff's hands were extremely large and strong, yet very flexible. His left hand was very nimble and had great control compared to many other pianists. While I listen I am aware of the flowing melody and its greatness and not its difficulty.
I'm a progressive heavy metal guitarist, but I still have to bow down to the master. No one would think music like this can be so inspiring to heavy metal. You da man Rachmaninov!!! If it wasn't for neo-classical like this metal would probably suck.... Rock on Rachmaninov......
Is it just my impression or bad quality, or is Rachmaninoff playing the part from 7:07 to 7:26 with super fast precision from any other pianist record I ever heard? or is actually playing it unaccurately and it sounds better then usual? :D unbeatable, phenomenal....
Such incredible musicianship in one man. Technique, fell, dynamics and melody all combined to create this.. well, no words to describe but "masterpiece"
As only Rachmaninoff could play it. He wrote it for his own hands as large as they were with dexterity that was superior. He's the man -- and no one can really duplicate it. I think that was his point with the Rach 3. No one could play it as well as him. Marvelously complicated and one of the BEST piano concertos ever written -- and definitely the MOST DIFFICULT ever.
Tchaikovsky's concertos were quite hard, but most techniques and passages in it are much more straightforward and nowhere close to the difficulty of things Rach 3 or Prokofiev 2 technically. But musically everything is very hard to do well
Its the only version that makes sense. Horowitz was said to play it best, even by Rachmaninoff. But I beg to differ. This truly sounds like the composer is playing it, the drifts in tempo, and roaring spectrum from pianissimo to fortissimo, the bite, the slide, the intrusive thoughts, the heartbreak, the celebration...there's nothing like it. Just amazing. So Profound.
I've known and loved this concerto since I was about ten and starting piano lessons. It's one of the masterpieces that inspired me to write my own Piano Concerto No 2 in D Minor, which is on my YT homepage. I tried to fill it with beautiful romantic melodies and dramatic piano writing that would make Rach proud. Don't know if I succeeded or not-others will have to decide-but my point is that too few composers write in this style today, preferring instead avant-garde/new wave toneless models.
I read in the early 90's that Rachmaninov intentionally played this faster due to the recording space of the 78's used to master it. Seems to me I read this on the back of the CD, but it may have been CLASSICAL magazine to which I subscribed....
Daniel Gaskell I do hope that isn't the case somehow. The tempo has such a deep effect on the emotional impact of any piece, I would hope Rachmaninov would have stood his ground if asked to speed up to fit on the platter.
Probably because Rach is the only one who could play this already insanely difficult piece at this speed :P Nothing beats hearing him play his own music.
There are many other performances out there, and a few of those are pathetically sloppy with that probably due to the even faster playing in those other performances! Trying to out-Rach the Rach by playing faster. Pathetic.
Gotta love how everyone thinks that this guy is playing too fast. Consider this. The guy playing WROTE this piece. If you think he's playing it too fast, maybe everyone else is playing it too slow, so you're not used to the speed at which it's supposed to be played. Sergei here would know how fast to play it afterall.
Rushed at the beginning and at other places. Startled by some ommissions. Why? How wonderful it would be to see him play. Thank you, theoshow, for sharing this and the photo of Sergei.
truly an absolutely wonderful piece just watched the movie Shine, and the scene with the interpretation of David Helfgott playing this piece is still fresh in my mind. truly a marvellous piece
Rach III is the exquisite, ultimate example of the concerto form. The music is extraordinarily beautiful and so passionate. IMHO, no other concerto by anyone gives us the perfect marriage between the virtuoso performer and symphony orchestra.
Wow... this is the first time I've heard the Rach 3 performed by the master himself. Brilliant! Too bad the recording is so flat but I'm sure it was top notch at the time
Sat Jan 3 and 5, 2013 I attended Seattle Symphony for Rachmaninov's 3rd featuring the great young talent Di Wu on the piano. It was as wonderful as the best recorded versions I've heard over the years All four concertos featured young up and coming prodigies. Each was an outstanding rendition.
I'm on a friend's laptop and am so glad that I can comment here: I was a music major in college as a classical singer & had to study conducting for a "minute". It was fateful in that I conducted the Rach 2 for hours & HOURS! It was played by Van Cliburn, winner of the Rachmaninoff piano competitions! I was young and didn't really have much experience with piano technique as an opera singer, but Sergie & Cliburn absolutey DID IT FOR ME then! In that repetitious conducting I found the....
people , surely the guy that composed this piece knows how he wants it to sound . He is giving it to you now and I for one is in seventh heaven listening to him caressing the ivories his music , his right and oh what an artist
Well, nevermind, it's not almost. He has played all the Rachmaninoff pieces. Luckily, I'll be able to catch both performers this year. Rather than listening to recordings all the time, I do endorse in the live performances. It's what keeps music alive. :D
I guess Rachmaninoff gets to decide how seriously to take Rachmaninoff. Some of this is so technically profound, yet eased through with a "what like it's hard?" quality. I somewhat prefer the reverence and dramatic flare that came from later interpretations.
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WOW! Rach 3 by Rach hinself. Wonderfull. I do not know who is better in this piece: Rach or Horowitz. Both are marvelous.
It's interesting to observe that a lot of the well-accepted phrasings and interpretations of this piece today are not what Rachmaninoff himself originally played.
That's because the feeling of a piece not wright down on paper, here and there if it is slow or not , that's why i find it intressing when the wrigter self play's his work, i wonder even by mozart or Bach what they would say when they here us playing there music; its like a writher from a book who tell's his imagination, everyone have there own imagination if you read a bood, isn't this great?
Horowitz' and Lisitsa's are the only ones I know that are similar to the Rachmaninoff's interpretation. And I think this piece is more beautiful when played according to this tempo.
thank god, im glad we have 500 different versions instead of everyone playing the same way rach did (that would become boring, nothing new added everytime you listened to it) people have different life experiences, which means they will play different accordingly, and new intersting versions are created :D
Iron Man 2 brought me here, just now yes... but I have learned to always learn from many sources... so thankful for the wealth of info within reach today. Such brilliance.
The first thing that sticks out to me, is that I have never heard this exact piece, played with such speed. Caught me by surprise. Generally when you hear it, it has a much more deliberate pace.... slower yes, but almost like there is a desperation behind it with a veiled hint of despair which later elevates to hope and a taste of defiance.
One of the best composers and his best Concerto. Tremendous, beautiful, sensitive... Few weeks ago I had a pleasure to hear this Concerto in Herodion Theater in Athens, under the Acropolis. What else would one wish!?
Also I should say tnx to the uploader this is a lovely crisp recording and to the comment on the hit's it is rather staggering despite the age demographic for social network user's being on (in my own opinion) a well welcomed rise
All I can say is thank God we have this vintage recording to hear what the composer himself did with this landmark work. He didn't fool around, just made music simply and elegantly.
and fast
After growing up in the garage of my grandfather watching him cut stones into pieces of art he called jewelry whilst such amazing music played in the background I hadn't known nor understood what it was I was listening to until just recently. You see he passed away nearly a year and 3 months ago. I live in the very same house now I watched him do his work with child like amazement. He left a collection of vinyl records at 500 deep. As a little celebration of him I decided I wold look through it on his 1 year anniversary of passing and play a few on the very same old record player. As I sat waiting for the first to start I began thinking and than this very concerto started and it was beautiful, far more meaningful than anything that I could think of pertaining to music. He had a great collection from the Star Wars sound track to Peter Paul and Marry's Puff the Magic Dragon, but it was this I put on and it was a rush of emotion and sadness, but in a beautiful way.
Gabriel Barile fffffffyy
such a poetic and beautiful story... written by a guy named after Quagmire from Family Guy lol.
hahah
'Twas my paternal uncle Leonard, fan of music but mostly popular, who gave me a 10 album set of 33 1/3 rpm records and a single record of Rachmaninoff's symphonic dances which led me to revere classical music and especially Rachmaninoff, for the set of 10 records contained a complete recording of his piano concerto #2. But 'twas not many years before I began purchasing records with the other 3 concertos which I love even more and his 3 symphonies. He was "The Master Composer-Pianist of the 20th century". Richarc Sot in Facebook & Messenger.
Over 3 million views! I didn't know that much people like piano concertos. World, I still have hope on you!
That's the only thing we have left in this world I guess ;)
+Andre Machado This is my 'go to' when I'm doing anything creative and can't find the zone. Thank you for sharing.
Im a big fan of rap music but classical pieces are awesome....
rock,metal,techno,goa trance...and i still love classical music ... the soul needs it
Andre Machado you can thank the movie Shine for this
Damn.. He played this without moving his hands
Absolute legend
Yeah
That, my friend , was hilarious.
Ling Ling is not impressed
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One of my all-time favorite pieces of music. Brilliant.
Agreed. Brilliant and rich.
Rachmaninoff's 3rd Piano Concerto is the piece of music that I play whenever I need to pause and reflect. It triggers so many emotions and conjures up so many vivid images. Without music, life would be truly dull. Solely lovely to hear it played by the composer and much better sound than my CD of the same!
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Quite an eye opener to see so many fans of different genres of music appreciating classical music. Goes to show, we all can appreciate quality irrespective of what we like.
Honestly, words just trivialize the experience of listening to Rach play his own work. Even on a computer via UA-cam it soars!
All pianists play this piece too loud, rachmaninoff uses the right volume so he can melt together with the philadelphia orchestra; it's absolutely beautiful. He's the greatest non-selfobsessed composer and pianist for piano of all times
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This is the reason why i play piano today, after hearing this piano concerto i fell in love with the piano and i havent looked back since!
It's amazing the difference in the sound of the atmosphere when the composer is performing.
Grandfathers can be wonderful beings. Mine also introduced me to classical music when I was around 10. I'm 71 now and remember him with great appreciation. And, for the same reasons (a list which definitely includes Rachmaninoff!).
Ole Flogger what an honor! Hope you're doing well:)
Rachmaninoff's music is one of the best legacies that will be appreciated for all time. I have listened to Rach 2 & 3, (and others) for 70+ years and never tire of hearing these musical masterpieces. It dosent get much better. !!
Indeed a masterful performance from a master.
It does not get any better than this - directly from the hands of the creator!
I was suspicious about this recording, but I find myself really liking it! Not many a time, ad composer is able to play well his more complicated compositions, and Sergei Rachmaninoff CAN DO!
Also, most other pianists give this beautiful concerto a rather "tight" and overly accurate, and very respectful interpretation. Almost like playing something sacred, probably because of the grandeur, and the technical challenges of this piano concerto --- but here?
Nothing of this. a light, open, clean and refreshing interpretation --- as if the technical problems didn't exist on the first place, and as if it was just like reading poetry.
I'm really impressed, and I enjoyed listening to all the parts. Think I'm gonna buy this one.
Yes Motti, Rachmaninov was the KING when it came to dexterity and technical abilities, making what would be a near impossible challenge for any other pianist seem like a walk in the park!
Agreed, abhinav phukan!
Excluding Liszt*
It's definitely a more "rock and roll" approach. It's like he's jamming right through the tough riffs :P
The fact that you had doubts about Rachmaninoff himself means you suck.
my favorite piano concerto and obviously the interpretation of it
the funniest thing about this music, is if no one ever listened to rach himself play this, and suddenly they are given the chance to listen to him playing it, most people would not like the way they like most pianists version of it nowadays
but then, you would tell them it was the composer himself playing it
and then, that recording would become their favourite's :)
(sadly intersting)
Beautiful! We are so lucky to have the great master's interpretation! To be able to play like this!
I believe that when the composer plays it wouldn't be called an interpretation. I think it would be called "intention". I don't mean to sound sarcastic.
Such a magnificent piece. Like hearing a poet recite their own works.
What a brain in that man---and what nimble fingers! I close my eyes and dream of a higher plane....
God, I would give anything to SEE him play! It's been my dream ever since I firstly heard his music. (That day has changed me a lot:)
Superb , magnificent, best interpretation, coming from the Master. God ! We are living in 21 st century, and We should be more opened to Arts, Sensualities,Sensibilities ,understanding changes , coming out of Century. Very soon, if We don not go forward,We will leave only Ashes behind. Dedicated to Jerzy Placzkiewicz. ♡♡♡ U.
It's amazing how much better one interprets their own compositions, well, atleast by those great composers. It's really musical and played with so much emotion.
the real thing, long line, momentum, finesse, n o n - sentimental, no bombast
the composer/player with his favorite orchestra, superb ensemble !
what conductor/orchestra has this understanding and 'sound' in this repertoire today? none. the wonderful pre WWII American Steinway a joy to hear
my favorite classical piece, and there's no performance i'd rather listen to than this one. if anything, the degraded audio quality adds a charm to it that i just don't hear in modern renditions.
with all rigour, this is not classical piece, more good is a romantic piece.
This IS classical music, in the late romantic ERA. You are confusing genre and period.
HAVE YOU EVER HEARD THIS MASTERPIECE PLAYED BY PETER ROSEL? IT IS GREAT !
***** go with horowitz - rachmaninoff himself thought horowitz was the best.
ronnie solo unfortunately Rachmaninoff wasn't alive to listen to Ashkenazy or Argerich. Also would love to hear how Rachmaninoff himself would play the Ossia cadenza.
Dear Marina,
if you ever read this. Maybe just because you were bored. I enjoyed my days playing this with you. A lot. What a shame that our paths had to be different. I miss you.
What happend? :(
+Andrea Lachkov Ooooo! That actually made me tear up a little
***** shocking
+yvNe Oh man! it's just tragic.
+Luis Pinotti the fact that she did hahaha
How can people dislike this?! This is a Master of his craft! Absolutely beautiful and breathtaking! Thank you so much for posting this!
The Rach 3 drives me to tears. The cadenzas alone are, to me, the piano at it's absolute finest.
I fully agree - this is surely one of the great piano concerto s - not just because maybe one of the most difficult to play, its just simply BRILLIANT ! And to hear the composer playing it with all his playing prowess, it something else ....
Stunningly beautiful....what a musician.....how can anyone dislike!
the first time I heard this was at a party back in 1980's and at one of the most exciting parts of this wonderful Concerto my friend was worrying about the profiteroles burning!...I said forget about the profiteroles WHAT IS THIS MUSIC!!!OH MY GOD!!!
You have some cool friends at some good parties... :D
and lovely memories!
Mayerling52 That would be my reaction :D who cares for profiteroles
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A genius composer and pianist plays his masterpiece and we can listen it. Here must be a paradise.
I don't understand why people would leave a dislike if they personally typed :"Rachmaninoff" in the search bar. If they are arguing this piece is not good, then why are they even searching it youtube? besides Rachmaninoff is playing his own composition! WTF! Some people just wanna get attention in this world.
+Li Kevin How would they know whether it's good before they listened to it? If they listen and don't like they are entitled to say so.
agree
+Li Kevin I Agree With you Li :
+Li Kevin they want attention and they got your's let's just ignore them
I Love to hear the composer play his piece. More recent interpretations are much more romantic and some prefer that. Variations on the piece interest me very much.
How can this have 36 dislikes? Listening to this makes me feel alive. It transports me to a beautiful place. Poetry. Listening to Rachmaninov totally inspires me for my own compositions. It pushes me to keep going. He listened and drew directly from the masters and then formed his own voice. With his technical ability and deep understanding of music, the version he is playing is a great version, instead of the overly sentimental rubbish. I only wish I'd seen him when he was alive. LIVE ON RACH!
Os recomiendo la película "SHINE", que gira en torno a un pianista y a su reto de poder tocar este célebre concierto.
Gracias. Ahora entiendo mejor.
This performance has the greatest forward motion I have heard from anyone. He was incapable of superficiality, unlike many other pianists who tried to emulate him. Bravo to the composer! Has anyone else noticed how he changes the rhythm from the printed score in one of the climaxes? It becomes like a 6/8.
this interpetation can not be bettered by any regardless of your taste
such passion,finesse and direction
This is my favourite of the four piano concertos. To hear Rachmaninoff himself playing his own work is just wonderful. There's always such soul in his music, a sense of longing, of nostalgia, a depth of feeling. I can imagine him sitting at the piano with those massive hands of his, it is said he could stretch a C-Eb-G-C-G chord with his left hand, that's an octave and a half. Thank heavens he got out of Russia when he did, I can picture that sleigh ride through Finland after he and his family had crossed the border. Has anyone ever made a film about him, as opposed to documentaries ?
Idk if we should thank heavens that he got out, he lost the willingness to compose when he wasnt in Russia soooo
Ele é o meu preferido. Sei que existem gênios e mais gênios, mas a música dele toca na alma. Ele é único, brilhante, sensível.
it is so nice to hear the actual artist playing his own masterpiece i was beginning to think that there wasn't any original recordings of his not listening to classical for very long ill hear a song and then its hard to find that exact same version. being some many others that do covers, but this is truly a treat something so old captured on recording and the sound is superb thanks for taking the time to post i enjoyed it very much
I read that Rachmaninoff's hands were extremely large and strong, yet very flexible. His left hand was very nimble and had great control compared to many other pianists. While I listen I am aware of the flowing melody and its greatness and not its difficulty.
I'm a progressive heavy metal guitarist, but I still have to bow down to the master. No one would think music like this can be so inspiring to heavy metal. You da man Rachmaninov!!! If it wasn't for neo-classical like this metal would probably suck.... Rock on Rachmaninov......
Yeah! indescribable! A great composer and a great Pianist. Oh, and a great concerto!:)
Imagine having that creation inside you, and thinking you were not really any good.... Such brilliance ... Thanks uploader
His phrasing is genius, completely genius wow
Is it just my impression or bad quality, or is Rachmaninoff playing the part from 7:07 to 7:26 with super fast precision from any other pianist record I ever heard? or is actually playing it unaccurately and it sounds better then usual? :D unbeatable, phenomenal....
Mi compositor preferido y más escuchado de todos los tiempos!
Such incredible musicianship in one man. Technique, fell, dynamics and melody all combined to create this.. well, no words to describe but "masterpiece"
As only Rachmaninoff could play it. He wrote it for his own hands as large as they were with dexterity that was superior. He's the man -- and no one can really duplicate it. I think that was his point with the Rach 3. No one could play it as well as him. Marvelously complicated and one of the BEST piano concertos ever written -- and definitely the MOST DIFFICULT ever.
+JM Granger Tchaikovsky would like to have a word with you ;P
Tchaikovsky's concertos were quite hard, but most techniques and passages in it are much more straightforward and nowhere close to the difficulty of things Rach 3 or Prokofiev 2 technically. But musically everything is very hard to do well
JM Granger. Liszt could play it. ( Maybe with one hand..lol. )
we live in different times. tons of very good high level pianists can play this at the highest level, as rach could (obviously)
Its the only version that makes sense. Horowitz was said to play it best, even by Rachmaninoff. But I beg to differ. This truly sounds like the composer is playing it, the drifts in tempo, and roaring spectrum from pianissimo to fortissimo, the bite, the slide, the intrusive thoughts, the heartbreak, the celebration...there's nothing like it. Just amazing. So Profound.
grandiose un grand pianiste comme tout le répertoire qui le qualifie richesse inestimable de part la beauté musicale
I've known and loved this concerto since I was about ten and starting piano lessons. It's one of the masterpieces that inspired me to write my own Piano Concerto No 2 in D Minor, which is on my YT homepage. I tried to fill it with beautiful romantic melodies and dramatic piano writing that would make Rach proud. Don't know if I succeeded or not-others will have to decide-but my point is that too few composers write in this style today, preferring instead avant-garde/new wave toneless models.
Seems to be playing this faster than most I have heard.
I read in the early 90's that Rachmaninov intentionally played this faster due to the recording space of the 78's used to master it. Seems to me I read this on the back of the CD, but it may have been CLASSICAL magazine to which I subscribed....
Thanks DANIEL what you say makes sense.
Daniel Gaskell I do hope that isn't the case somehow. The tempo has such a deep effect on the emotional impact of any piece, I would hope Rachmaninov would have stood his ground if asked to speed up to fit on the platter.
Probably because Rach is the only one who could play this already insanely difficult piece at this speed :P Nothing beats hearing him play his own music.
There are many other performances out there, and a few of those are pathetically sloppy with that probably due to the even faster playing in those other performances! Trying to out-Rach the Rach by playing faster. Pathetic.
Holy God, his cadenza is divine... I'm totally speechless... majestic...
This gorgeous music speaks for itself!
Gotta love how everyone thinks that this guy is playing too fast. Consider this. The guy playing WROTE this piece. If you think he's playing it too fast, maybe everyone else is playing it too slow, so you're not used to the speed at which it's supposed to be played. Sergei here would know how fast to play it afterall.
O MAIOR PIANISTA DE TODOS OS TEMPOS ,E PROVAVELMENTE DOS QUE VIRÃO.
Rushed at the beginning and at other places.
Startled by some ommissions. Why?
How wonderful it would be to see him play.
Thank you, theoshow, for sharing this and the photo of Sergei.
How could this possibly have any dislikes?
happens when people click "dislike" because, you know, they didnt like it
"How could this possibly have any dislikes?"
Answer >> Some people need attention no matter what !!
truly an absolutely wonderful piece
just watched the movie Shine, and the scene with the interpretation of David Helfgott playing this piece is still fresh in my mind.
truly a marvellous piece
Какое великое счастье ,что нам повезло услышать авторское исполенеие Гения!
Rach III is the exquisite, ultimate example of the concerto form. The music is extraordinarily beautiful and so passionate. IMHO, no other concerto by anyone gives us the perfect marriage between the virtuoso performer and symphony orchestra.
i can just about manage chopsticks on the piano ;-) it must be a fantastic feeling to be able to play an instrument as well as this.
I just love the way he played. Thanks
Wow... this is the first time I've heard the Rach 3 performed by the master himself. Brilliant! Too bad the recording is so flat but I'm sure it was top notch at the time
Quante emozioni... Sentire poi queste note suonate da Rachmaninov stesso le amplifica.
que puedo decir majestuosa que lastima que escuche esta cancion por que la nombran en una pelicula asi fue como que escuche esta magnifica obra
Iron man 2?
Sat Jan 3 and 5, 2013 I attended Seattle Symphony for Rachmaninov's 3rd featuring the great young talent Di Wu on the piano. It was as wonderful as the best recorded versions I've heard over the years All four concertos featured young up and coming prodigies. Each was an outstanding rendition.
beautiful, ethereal
I'm on a friend's laptop and am so glad that I can comment here: I was a music major in college as a classical singer & had to study conducting for a "minute". It was fateful in that I conducted the Rach 2 for hours & HOURS! It was played by Van Cliburn, winner of the Rachmaninoff piano competitions! I was young and didn't really have much experience with piano technique as an opera singer, but Sergie & Cliburn absolutey DID IT FOR ME then! In that repetitious conducting I found the....
I feel this music deep in my heart
people , surely the guy that composed this piece knows how he wants it to sound . He is giving it to you now and I for one is in seventh heaven listening to him caressing the ivories his music , his right and oh what an artist
Божественная ,нечеловеческая игра гения...
Послушайте этот же концерт в исполнении Владимира Горовица! Ошеломляющее впечатление!
Well, nevermind, it's not almost. He has played all the Rachmaninoff pieces. Luckily, I'll be able to catch both performers this year. Rather than listening to recordings all the time, I do endorse in the live performances. It's what keeps music alive. :D
I guess Rachmaninoff gets to decide how seriously to take Rachmaninoff. Some of this is so technically profound, yet eased through with a "what like it's hard?" quality. I somewhat prefer the reverence and dramatic flare that came from later interpretations.
WOW! Rach 3 by Rach hinself. Wonderfull. I do not know who is better in this piece: Rach or Horowitz. Both are marvelous.
ik vind dat hij zijn pianoconcert heel mooi speelt in tegenstelling wat veel anderen zeggen
I listened this concerto probably thousand times, but never original author performance. wow. what a energy and emotion.
It's interesting to observe that a lot of the well-accepted phrasings and interpretations of this piece today are not what Rachmaninoff himself originally played.
That's because the feeling of a piece not wright down on paper, here and there if it is slow or not , that's why i find it intressing when the wrigter self play's his work, i wonder even by mozart or Bach what they would say when they here us playing there music; its like a writher from a book who tell's his imagination, everyone have there own imagination if you read a bood, isn't this great?
Horowitz' and Lisitsa's are the only ones I know that are similar to the Rachmaninoff's interpretation. And I think this piece is more beautiful when played according to this tempo.
The best version in my opinion is Martha Argerich's version!
thank god, im glad we have 500 different versions instead of everyone playing the same way rach did (that would become boring, nothing new added everytime you listened to it)
people have different life experiences, which means they will play different accordingly, and new intersting versions are created :D
the ease at which he puts this one away is frightening. And sounds so natural.
Rach by Rach, wonderfull !!!
Iron Man 2 brought me here, just now yes... but I have learned to always learn from many sources... so thankful for the wealth of info within reach today. Such brilliance.
music from an Angel!!
The best part of the whole concerto in my opinion is from
6:40 until 7:50 as if its speaking about a big war 🌹🤩
anyone who says it can play the third concert should hear this first
Such a beautiful masterpiece, I hope to be able to play it some day.
Who did the remastering? This sounds really clear!
The first thing that sticks out to me, is that I have never heard this exact piece, played with such speed. Caught me by surprise. Generally when you hear it, it has a much more deliberate pace.... slower yes, but almost like there is a desperation behind it with a veiled hint of despair which later elevates to hope and a taste of defiance.
BELLÍSIMO !!!!
the one above all..... not just because it's feel but something more.....
Amazing! He performed the whole movement without moving a finger!
One of the best composers and his best Concerto. Tremendous, beautiful, sensitive... Few weeks ago I had a pleasure to hear this Concerto in Herodion Theater in Athens, under the Acropolis. What else would one wish!?
Today’s young pianists should listen ......THIS IS THE CORRECT TEMPO !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Appropriate tempo and I bet appropriate classy outfit. Not distracting you from listening.
he is more fast ..
Absolutely breathtaking!! Bravo!
Rach and Roll!
ThatsNotGravy genius!
recien lo estoy escuchando me parece algo muy bello seguiré indagando más el
todo aquel que diga que "sabe" tocar el tercer concierto debe escuchar esto primero
Also I should say tnx to the uploader this is a lovely crisp recording and to the comment on the hit's it is rather staggering despite the age demographic for social network user's being on (in my own opinion) a well welcomed rise