An uncle of mine, who was a professional musician, terrific pianist and organist (and lover of Rachmaninoff's music), once told me this piece is intended to be played by a man to a woman. Talk about romantic!
@darylsmith5517
2 жыл бұрын
Like a young man to his girlfriend or a man to his wife. Platonic doesn't cut it. The piece is too gut wrenchingly gorgeous and passionate for that.
@arch.nemesis
Жыл бұрын
Definitely my favorite performance of this divine piece of music. Much like a confession of love, the sound was gentle yet assertive, determined, and passionate. All the while being played with a certain finesse, some degree of nonchalance, and most importantly (to me) a stoic resolve despite the inevitable heart-wrenching emotions that the music summons. Man...I haven't practiced as hard as I have this past week in my entire life.
@poonchuifun
12 жыл бұрын
Played with beautiful tone, integrity, and such dignity. Here is an artist that I admire and will always do so.
@nickv1011
11 жыл бұрын
The way he brings out the inner (and outer voices) is absolutely incredible. he is a master if not a genius.
@puuxexil
Жыл бұрын
Excellent balancing of the voices. Very lush and romantic; love this performance.
@ying5423
10 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! One of my favorite interpretations on KZitem.
@gravicembalo
12 жыл бұрын
That was so incredibly beautiful. I love the way you let the music breathe. Your quiet hands, wonderfully choreographed; restrained passion rising to a glorious climax; the singing melody, with every note a pearl...a truly captivating performance. Bravo!
@Maddin1929
9 жыл бұрын
maybe the best version i found on youtube together with richters
@tonymurphy9242
6 жыл бұрын
Have you listened to Mitsu Tanaka yet?!!
@camilorojas8232
3 жыл бұрын
Sokolov...
@andrewgraham7738
3 жыл бұрын
Agree. Love his tempo. Keeps it lifted and from feeling heavy.
@adamlodge491
3 жыл бұрын
Check out Irina Lankova playing this.. Sublime
@miroslavminev5886
5 ай бұрын
Richter cannot be matched.
@MegaFayona
11 жыл бұрын
Awesome interpretation.. Awesome rubato, awesome coorination of bringing out melody on right hand and enhancing the rich harmony on left hand.... And its so enjoyable to watch too, the way he plays looks and sounds pretty. OMG I wish i can play like him!!! (I wish) lol
@chrisdarveaux3307
2 жыл бұрын
So many artists play this like a Chopin Nocturne that makes you fall asleep. That's not the intent of a prelude. This interpretation is wonderful.
@91483
5 ай бұрын
So so beautifully played! Thank you for the video ❤
@alwatsonpianist
8 жыл бұрын
Exquisite performance with a magical touch and ultimately gorgeous expression!!!
@maxhonneger3278
10 ай бұрын
This was the best version of this piece that I have ever heard. I can't always describe perfection in words; but this piece, done here, was perfect. Thank you. Sergei Rachmaninoff would be proud of you.
@tonymurphy9242
6 жыл бұрын
Love your perfect control and fully sustained tempo. As Rachmaninoff indicated, you performed this as a prelude and not as a nocturne--as some do! Love your work!7
@jonathancullis9155
4 жыл бұрын
How would it be different played as a nocturne?
@LisztyLiszt
2 жыл бұрын
@@jonathancullis9155 Maybe a bit like this. kzitem.info/news/bejne/wIx50al5j31jg5w A very fine performance too.
@FlowEckurt
4 жыл бұрын
I like Scriabin and Rachmaninov very much and I love to play both of them. There are few who can play these composers convincingly. Horowitz, of course, and Stephen Hough, because I really appreciate his Rachmaninoff interpretations. For me you are on the same level as Hough, that means absolutely at the top. Your interpretation of this beautiful prelude is unique. Thank you very much 🍀
@thomasroth1581
2 жыл бұрын
You've got it. Sir You caught all the pieces and wove it into a smooth, flowing whole. As Rachmaninoff must have intended
@SlimShady40
11 жыл бұрын
This is just stunning! I'm learning this piece for my LTCL and it's a challenge!
@tronduick7028
10 жыл бұрын
And to think it is fashionable among some to look down one's nose at this most generous composer. After listening fifty years to repertoire from Palestrina to Ives and Diamond I can count on two hands the songs which match it. Today I am a Russian. Thank you PianoEliji and Andrey Ponochevny. I agree with gravicembalo.
@melsorokine4237
10 жыл бұрын
lots of finesse in this artist
@ivelosthewilltolive
11 жыл бұрын
Very nice. A lot of original ideas.
@peterbrenton410
3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully played . heartfelt and romantic. I was pleased he slowed in the final few bars up to the final chord which are often rushed,thus spoiling the atmosphere in other interpretations
@Salimanders82
10 жыл бұрын
Fantastic interprtation
@josephgarbarino6168
2 жыл бұрын
This piece tears my heart out, thanks for a beautiful performance.
@ernesthemingway9469
3 жыл бұрын
One of the best
@MrTedflick
3 жыл бұрын
Among the best. I also like Lugansky, Richter, Ashkenazy. Very sensitively played
@theMad_Artist
5 жыл бұрын
so beautiful 😭
@lluisrafalessole-classical5068
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent music 🎹🎶👏
@zenarobinson3851
10 жыл бұрын
wonderful!
@annamariadisarli35
4 ай бұрын
Beautiful
@manhae99
6 жыл бұрын
beautiful.. you re so great
@edwardferdon2161
9 жыл бұрын
such beautiful harmonics/overtones which NY Steinway offers the best of all. the problem is finding a good one. i recently went to a Steinway gallery in Georgia and all the D's = B's....so disappointing. so people if you want to buy a new NY Steinway audition as many as you can. i ultimately decided for an incredibly beautiful sounding Estonia L210.
@bbarcher8604
8 жыл бұрын
+Edward Ferdon ah the Estonia, my dream piano!
@jopaw9833
4 жыл бұрын
Très belle interprétation....❤
@crabbywabbysu
11 жыл бұрын
I love this interpretation so much.
@johnmueter378
4 жыл бұрын
Out of this world, stunning performance. Russian melancholy and passion.
@kyaume21
11 жыл бұрын
Very nice and precise rendition, full of passion nevertheless.
@personalprivate7647
8 жыл бұрын
May i respectfully ask that you check Berezovsky's interpretation...he has a faster tempo..never loses the architecture nor the dramatic climaxes( there are three and all interpreted in order of highest to low)...nor does Berezovsky make the RH so overly voiced- he incorporates all the voices together with some more important than others...most refreshing IMHO
@liheng89
8 жыл бұрын
It took me a few listens to "get" Berezovsky's interpretation, definitely on the fast side, it's still quite lyrical but I feel he's going for the more "passionate" interpretation, especially after the climax into the final theme where he continues that momentum whereas I would dial it back slightly. Definitely a refreshing interpretation and one my favorite pianists.
@edwardferdon2161
9 жыл бұрын
at last a ny steinway with a very beautiful sound.
@nelsonpardo8333
2 жыл бұрын
Hermosicimo
@robertflynn6686
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew P. Thanks for sharing this. I have the 24 preludes by ed. RAHMER. Its inspired me to relive some of these on my own piano. I love Rach. and Medtner and russian jazz. Are these somthing you do?
@estherflint5716
6 жыл бұрын
eine wunderbare Interpretation, aber! der Klang ist sehr hart...
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