My Favorite Piano Concerto - Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2 (Page 4): Beethoven's music is of the Classical period, while Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninff were in the Romantic style. In...

TheShoe Loc: Lacey, WA

therwol wrote:

It's a matter of taste, of course. Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff wrote emotional pieces. Beethoven is more intellectual. Tchaikovsky in particular wrote many memorable romantic melodies in his pieces. Rach 2 has at least two that I can think of that have been borrowed over and over. Rach 3 is more harsh than 2, and I have to be in a mood for it.

Beethoven's music is of the Classical period, while Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninff were in the Romantic style. In the 3rd, Rachmaninoff was probably trying to challenge himself as a performer.

bittermelon

markngolf wrote:

So melodic!! So many popular "tunes" have been derived from this concerto. Bravo Sergio Rachmaninoff!!

https://youtu.be/yCHpdfPvYhs

Enjoy,
Mark

His name is Sergei, not Sergio.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

bittermelon wrote:

His name is Sergei, not Sergio.

Thank you! It was a typo.
Mark

Nancysc

My favorite shorter piece by Rach is the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. There is a Youtube video with Stephne Hough giving a little seminar on the piece and then the complete performance at The Proms. It's about 18 minutes and the theme will be familiar. Stephen Hough is probably the best of the younger pianists.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Nancysc wrote:

My favorite shorter piece by Rach is the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. There is a Youtube video with Stephne Hough giving a little seminar on the piece and then the complete performance at The Proms. It's about 18 minutes and the theme will be familiar. Stephen Hough is probably the best of the younger pianists.

Thank you. I have several versions in my library.
Mark

TheShoe Loc: Lacey, WA

Nancysc wrote:

My favorite shorter piece by Rach is the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. There is a Youtube video with Stephne Hough giving a little seminar on the piece and then the complete performance at The Proms. It's about 18 minutes and the theme will be familiar. Stephen Hough is probably the best of the younger pianists.

Another great choice. I favor Van Cliburn's version.

pauken Loc: Minneapolis MN

Hi Mark!
Here is another great piano concerto for you to enjoy. Saint Saens Piano Concerto No. 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9TX8RQJQ8c
Enjoy!
Fred

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

pauken wrote:

Hi Mark!
Here is another great piano concerto for you to enjoy. Saint Saens Piano Concerto No. 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9TX8RQJQ8c
Enjoy!
Fred

Thank you, Fred
Mark