Do you have to have the solo piano version? The two piano version is the third of the four piece Op. 5 fantasy for two pianos and is readily available....
I really didn't think that far ahead when I posted my original challenge. I guess you should post it and submit a question yourself. I will list my answers...
hello everyone! i have a question. a short rachmaninoff piece was used for a ballet duet called 'spring waters' by a choreographer named asaf messerer. does ...
Spring Waters is a Rachmaninoff song Op. 14 # 11 and is a setting of Tyutchev's poem of the same name. The song was very popular when introduced and was later...
my favorite recording of the rach 3 has to be the martha argerich's live recording with Abbado conducting. she plays the cadenza in the first mvt quite fast...
well personally, I think that Helfgott is certainly a wonderful pianist, but his live recording of the Rach 3 is a bit sloppy compared to Argerich, Ashkenazy,...
Is this the same Helfgott from the movie 'shine'? I heard mention of the mental illness. Does anyone know where I can find some information on him/his illness/...
I enjoyed Shine and appreciate the things Helfgott went through, but he's just not a great pianist now. His playing has been panned by the critics and his...
This was probably a very bad idea, but, in case anyone is interested, here are my answers:<br><br>Concerto #3, 3rd movement 9 bars before rehearsal number 41...
Yes, I had figured out the Concerto and the Kreisler, I just didn't wan't to respond until i figured out the third one.<br><br>I personally thought that trivia...
Hi everyone,<br><br>a humble opinion...<br><br>It's true that, from a purely technical standpoint, David is not exactly the greatest in the land (there were...
Hi there everybody!<br><br>Was curious about a piece I downloaded from the internet. It's called:<br><br>-Russian Rhapsody in E minor.<br><br>I downloaded it...
Yes, the russian rhapsody is an interesting piece.<br>i understand that the theme was inspired by a sort of improvisation contest he and several of his friends...
Hi adrian, how's it going .. been awhile since i've been here. My fav's are Ashkenazy's, Richter's and Peter Donahue's .. I forget how Weisenberg's go as it's...
Hi, very nice opinion! I saw the movie and heard his cd and thought that his playing was perhaps less musical than other pianists in some parts but up there ...
I love Rachmaninoff quotes, really lets you know what he was like, I heard there was a quote at the end of the symphonic dances, obviously it was written on ...
The quote is "I thank thee, Lord," written as an expression of piety reflected in the religious chant overcoming the Dies Irae at the end of the work - an ...
This piece was written in four days and played only once during Rach's lifetime at a student concert in Oct 1891 with Rach and Josef Lhevinne playing (that...
Who is your favorite Rachmaninov interpreter for piano and orchestra? What is your favorite version of "The Bells"? What Rach can you play (be honest)?...
I like Philippe Entremont's playing with Eugene Ormandy. Although his playing is a little French than Russian I still like his clean style. I haven't heard ...
I haven't heard much of Kissin either... my story with the C# Minor... I wanted to play it so bad I (against my teacher's wishes) I picked up the music and ...
Hi <br><br>My favorite Rachmaninoff interpreter for the 5 works for piano and orchestra is the one and only "Bernd Glemser"!!! He is the best! He has recorded...
Hi people, I have a question for everybody. Has anybody heard of a live video of Rachmaninoff playing or any other video materials with him and how to get ...
