Sean Chen / Rachmaninoff's Adagio from Symphony No. 2, Op. 27
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- Sean Chen performed his own arrangement of Sergei Rachmaninoff's Adagio from Symphony No. 2, Op. 27 as part of the Gilmore Keyboard Festival's 2016-17 Rising Stars Series. Learn more at thegilmore.org.
RACHMANINOFF - Symphony No. 2, Op. 27
III. Adagio
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It's absolutely outrageous how good this is- the arrangement is perfect and his execution is flawless. This piece is so beautiful, so synchronized, and so intricate- but he captures it perfectly. I love how he maintains the triplet feel in the background.
On another UA-cam video of this movement- the full symphony version- someone commented that this piece is like hearing someone fall in love. I think Sean's version captures that perfectly. Absolutely gorgeous.
Perhaps the only piano version of this movement that actually keeps the lyricism of the orchestral sound and avoids the trap of the percussive properties of the piano. I always find something new when listening to a piano transcription of an orchestral work: a fleeting harmony or a trick of rhythm that was hidden in a wash of strings. Sean Chen is a remarkably talented pianist Thank you for the best piano transcription of this work ever!.
I agree with you. Transcriptions, mostly those for piano, shed a new light on the piece discovering middle voices. It's always good to hear how piece sounds with different timbre.
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It's funny that you should say these things, because although I have enjoyed piano versions of the Symphonic Dances, I find this transcription/performance to exactly exemplify the problem of the percussive properties of the piano. Partly it must be the particular lyrical softness of the original orchestral version. Perhaps also it is the nature of this particular piano and recording. It is certainly in part that the pianist does not observe the hierarchy of importance between the surface themes and inner intricacies. He plays everything as if it were equally important.
Undoubtedly the best solo piano recording of this piece on UA-cam!
A divine and stunning transcription with sensitive performance from Sean Chen. Absolutely mesmerizing!!!
I hesitated to listen to piano only since Rach's polyphony of multiple instruments taking melodic line in turn is so powerful, but I have to admit Sean Chen has done an incredibly beautiful job!
Sound even more complex than the symphony itself. Such rare talent!
A truly brilliant arrangement. I don't doubt that Rachmaninoff himself would admire it
I have to agree . . . Always impressive when Rachmaninoff himself is proud!
Am astonished by this utterly beautiful visionary interpretation and the piano version of this masterpiece is by far the most powerful in expression, congratulations
This guy does a FANTASTIC job!!! Very impressive!
Such a beautiful arrangement, but more than this is Sean's superb playing. Sean has such a lyrical and light touch, without pretentious embellishment that is absolutely beautiful to listen to (no extra kitsch). Having said that - I will not need the music score, because there is no hope of me improving on this. This is a diamond of a musical arrangement that should go into the musical archives for history
That is a powerful piano piece. His arrangement made things more than even the symphony itself. I could hear where the climax points are. His playing is excellent and powerful.
Absolutely stunning. Transported to the first time I heard this performed live at the Chicago Symphony Hall.
An amazing performance by a very fine pianist indeed. He clearly knows both the instrument and that extraordinary, beautiful piece, inside out.
A truly stunning performance! May it go down in the glorious history of reductions for pianoforte!
Oh my gosh! Beautiful. Very sensitive arrangement.
Just beautiful. I know this sounds cliche but words can't describe this performance
I find myself listening to this beautiful interpretation every now and then. Really impressive, thanks a lot for uploading.
I’ve listened to this gorgeous performance numerous times…lost count! It moved me to tears every time. Bravo to Sean Chen.
Какой замечательный пианист.. Радость и удовольствие слушать и видеть его...Музыка , конечно, out of this world.. best of the best..Sean Chen good luck in life..
This is such a stunning, incredible arrangement of a symphony movement that I thought would be really hard to transcribe/arrange well. Sean, you've done an amazing job, I'm blown away with the beauty that you've captured in the music.
Transcription d'une grande beauté et qui rend magistralement toute la complexité polyphonique de la pièce. Merci, merci !
You have my stunned admiration! Great arrangement and performance. Best wishes Sean.
I was listening with tearful eyes, after I bought the sheet, I was playing with tearful eyes...thank you so much Sean Chen.
where did you buy the sheet music? im desperately searching for it please tell me
Andreas Maita You can message him, via his Facebook page account Sean Chen. Stunning arrangement!
@@stringendo I messaged him but did not get a reply. Would you be willing to send me a pdf of it and I can pay you through Paypal?
@@TrilloSuede I don't think I ever got your message! find my email on my website!
@@SeanChenPiano After I wrote the message above you did reply to my earlier message and I bought the transcription from you. Thank you!
Very good, impressive and beautiful. I hope the album of this song could be released soon❤
The first time hearing a piano version of this song. Amazing similar to George Gershwin piano playing skills.
Magical! Please publish the score.
@Sheet Music Library I downloaded the sheet music that's on the link a while ago, but now I'm realizing that it isn't a complete version (has aproximately the first 3 min of the performance), and Sean here plays some notes, particularly in the left hand, that are not written in the sheet. I went to the link again, but it doens't take me to the sheet anymore.
Any idea what this is and how to fix it? I really want that sheet!
P.S. I tried looking for the artist Sean Chen on your website, and nothing comes up.
@Sheet Music Library is there more sheet music available apart from the first pages of the first and third movements?
Edit: nvm I found it
@@cziffra-eg9st were can i find sheet sirs?
@@cziffra-eg9st yesss please where did you I find it?
@@cziffra-eg9st yess where did you find it sir
Breathtaking
Eu amei. Este pianista realmente é ótimo tocando Rachmaninov no piano. (I loved it. This pianist is really great playing Rachmaninoff on the piano).
So beautiful
well arranged, well played. All subtleties of the text are highlighted brilliantly. imo
just beautiful
THANK YOU
THANK YOU FOR BEING A HERO TO OUR FRIENDS
I ALWAYS SEE
Franz Liszt is smiling down upon you from heaven Mr Chen. Brilliant.
Utterly convincing transcription. At most times it's almost impossible to hear this as anything but a solo piano piece.
perfectly worded
no
this is wonderful...in it's simplicity reflecting though all essential effects of a complete orchestra... I am listening with tearful eyes...I wish I could have the piano scores to play it myself. Possible to get them?
But you played it, right? you must have the piano scores from somewhere? or is it your own transcription? You have no idea of a source where I could get them?
this I fully understand, no worries
maybe there is a way to contact Sean Chen. It's an extraordinary nice piece of work this transcription. I think even Rachmaninoff would smile and would be proud of him.
You may contact him via Facebook, I have bought the piano sheet just now. Breathtakingly solo work.
Adam Lee hey Adam, I'm also quite interested in getting a copy of this score. So you went to his Facebook page and messaged him directly asking about it then?
Yes, we made it by Paypal.
나의 인생을 대변해주는 음악, 그리고 그 악기.
6:13
Beautiful Rachmaninov
wow ...superb !!!
beautiful
F*** UA-cam for putting an ad at 9:41. Almost gave me a heart attack and really ruins the performance.
wonderful .
Brilliant!
He is channeling Keith Jarrett if he dosen't know of him I'd be surprised. Very nice.
Thanks you
This is so amazingly beautiful je as one the best pianists I've ever heard and Rachmaninoff was a great pianist but even Rachmaninoff himself probably wouldn't have played it better than this all I can say is Bravo
Tristan
It's hard to see your father die, because you don't know how to replace him
But son, your strength inspire me to jump
And I ask you,
Make me and your mother proud.
AND KICK THOSE ELITIST LYMIES ASSES.
Bravo!
Даже не сомневаюсь, что играть и чувствовать Рахманинова он учился у прославленного русского пианиста Сергея Тарасова или же других не менее прославленных выходцев из Советского Союза или России. Невозможно прочувствовать русскую классическую музыку без русского наставника(педагога).
Рахманинова любят души по всему миру без помощи педагогов.
Does anyone know how can I buy this sheet music? 🙏
Can’t find it on his website, can’t find him on Facebook...
Gorgeous arrangement! Is the score available anywhere? Would love to learn it :))
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reminds me to the brahms intermezzo op 118 no 2
maybe because of the key?
Never gonna fall in love again by eric carmen..
wow .... 11:26 12:41-44
This may be sacrilegious to say but this may be equally as good, if not better, than the full orchestra version 🙊
이 곡 악보를 너무 구하고싶은데 .. 혹시 출처를 알 수 있을까요 !? 제가 교향곡 2번을 너무 좋아해서 ㅠ...
is this transcription for sale ? it is wonderful.
@Sheet Music Library They specifically asked for *this* transcription, not a different one.
WARNING! Do not go to sheet music library it is a russian-based website that will fill your computer full of junk it will charge you $15.99 and you won't be able to download anything it's just takes your money and puts you on the watch list. I had to file a dispute with my credit card company to get my $15.99 back. FRAUD
Mmarvelous, so sensitive.. Is this arrangement is published. Would like so much to get it...
i like this more than the original version lol
Breathtakingly amazing. Is this transcription available for purchase?
Can you pleeaase link the sheet music? I would love to play it myself. :)
Hi Jonny! We don't have the sheet music, but recommend you check out imslp.org/wiki/Main_Page - they have many late 19th century/early 20th century scores available to download for free! Good luck!
Is this arrangement published? If it is, where can we purchase a copy. Thank you
10/10
Do you have any music scores
SUUUUPER !!!
Do you have this music scores
This is a lovely rendition, but the symphony is too complex for a single piano. Inevitably, some passages seem unwieldy and clunky. A much better solution is with two pianos, and is found in Trifonov and Babayan's recital on DG. In glorious ultra HD sound, it is simply breathtaking. Check it out.
Not sure any transcription of this music 'works'?? Of those that I have heard. Some, not all, of the Liszt transcriptions of the Beethoven Symphonies don't work either.
11:35
Betty. The reason why, the reason why I never went for any princesses, because I was so in love with my Polish princess.
I remember that Halloween dance at St. Micheals years ago. And that, and that was symphony.
The make outs
The fights
The break ups
The fist fights with Sharon
I took you that bitch bites.
I just want to say,
I can't wait to spend the rest of my life you, Czarina.
Tristan.
Your mother and I plan to get married in Seattle in two years.
Yes. I am taking care of our Polish grandmother
And she is going take care of me, the other Luther Sr.
Is he genius!
Tristan
Beth and I are so proud of you and Terry.
AND DONT WORRY. WE WILL, WE WILL GET LIZ A BETTER PARTNER.
YES
A YOUNGER WOMAN WITH BIGGER BOOBS.
I PROMISE YOU SON.
if I had a hat I would take it off
Good job, but lacking the charisma, fantasy and magic of Volodos in the similar repertoire. Just good, no more than that.
Volodos is fantastic in high-voltage virtuosic repertoire, but this Rachmaninoff Adagio is a very different type of piece - reflective, yearning, mournful - and I can't imagine anyone playing it better than Sean Chen plays it here.
I have also heard Volodos. I think you are criticizing a "difference in style" more than quality. And there are differences.
Sean is more restrained. Less bombastic. More lyrical. Volodos has a stunning technique, probably as strong as Liszt himself had. That can get in the way.
Don't forget that he is doing this entirely from memory.
Sanjosemike (no longer in CA)
Where can i find the Volodos interpretation of this arrangement?
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