I am 70 years old, retired, and am taking piano lessons again. Rachmaninoff is my absolute favorite composer. I am learning piano solo music of this piano concerto now. I personally believe this piano concerto is the most inspirational and powerful music ever written for the piano. It always deeply touches my heart when listening to or playing this music. Rachmaninoff was truly inspired. I feel a spiritual connection to Rachmaninoff because of his music.

@koshmar_on_vyazov_st2955

Жыл бұрын

I'm 34 years old. I sincerely wish you inspiration, strength and patience. And I wish you to play this work for your close people, and maybe people you don’t know well. I wish you to convey this love for music, so that you introduce this masterpiece to other people. I wish you good health. With great respect and love from Russia. Sorry for my English.

@alisonmcmillan4537

Жыл бұрын

Hello i have alao jist retird and have taken up the piano again and my project is the prelude in g minor

@AbsitInvidea

Жыл бұрын

I'm also retired and 12 days from 70. Just bought a piano. I started playing the accordion at age 6 so my right hand is way ahead of my left hand as the Italian style accordion has buttons on that side. If I I live to 120 and practice 10 hours a day, I MIGHT be able to play this piece. Nah! Probably not.

@dancingdog4838

3 ай бұрын

Listen to my music

To me, 2nd movement is always like what it feels like to visit a friend's grave. You are alive, they aren't, yet the universe is better because of the time that they were with you. Fragility, openness, and reminiscence. how romantic..

@merlecharge6813

3 жыл бұрын

Well said

@lewiswoelk6271

2 жыл бұрын

Perfect. Beautiful and perfect.

@joncaju

2 жыл бұрын

All by myself....

5:29 Space........Planets.....Stars.....Galaxies.... Wow, it gives me goosebumps. This slow arpeggio section is the "Celestial Bliss" section. This is the best concerto in the world!

Marvelous...!!! Absolutely great ! It's a real piece of art. A fantastic performance. Thanks Sergei Rachmaninoff, EuroArtsChannel, Maestro Yuri Temirkanov, Orchestra, and this stunning pianist, Denis Matsuev.

I discovered this symphony as a kid. My dad really liked it. I hung out at the local AM radio station and in the early 1970's got the chance to play this on the radio during our weekly Sunday night classical music show. This was Vero Beach, Florida 1973. A great time and I just will never forget!

I first heard this music in the film "Brief Encounter", an English movie from 1945. Anytime i heard it over the years it grabbed my heart!! Then by pure luck I came across this performance which brings tears to my eyes it is so beautiful. What makes it so is surely the incredible powerful playing of Denis Metsuev and the smooth touching conducting of Yuri Ternirkanov and the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra. .Since I live in the US in the state of New Mexico and am currently suffering under the Presidential horror of Donald Trump whenever politicians mention "the Russians" I will always picture this group of outstanding talented Russian musicians and the fabulous creations of Rachmaninoff. I thank you with all my heart for giving me the gift of your music. Barbara Earley

@teresamerinoduque9060

4 ай бұрын

Yo tambien la escuche en esa pelicula pero no supe que era un clásico hasta que por casualidad la volvi a ver y me quede helada porque ya la habia oido unas cuantas veces y siempre el segundo movimiento, que para mi és el mejor, entendi porque me recordaba a un momento muy bonito y me hacia vibrar❤❤❤ esta pieza és Increible y sublime y deberia escucharla todo el mundo antes de irse al otro mundo❤❤❤ y que decir del interprete😮😮😮

Denis Matsuev no words could describe the emotion

I think Matsuev is among the best piano players in the world and I have not any one except may be Rachmaninoff play Piano Concerto No.2 as good as he does.

My praise goes here to that wonderful orchestra and Maestro Termikanov. What a noble, gentle and soothing sound - you just can't find it elsewhere easily!

By far the most expressive interpretation of this piece of music. Wonderful!

@jliu12

6 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/fZuEurGQZcXWis4.html

Великолепное исполнение Концерта С. В. Рахманинова поражает вдохновенностью исполнения и искренностью чувств Дениса Мацуева, эмоциональным накалом и прекрасным ансамблем с замечательным оркестром Санкт-Петербургской филармонии под управлением Юрия Темирканова! БРАВО! СПАСИБО!

nadherne,skvele,uzastne suuupeer,kvalita a umenie tak to je ozajstna krasa,balzam na bolavu dusu..kto ju ma a kto ju potrebuje

First time seeing YAMAHA piano played. Beautiful concert room and perfect music. What have I done good In my previous life?!

wish we had this tradition of offering flowers (puja) at the end of concerts. i always feel in small towns like san diego that the artists come all the way to the corner of the country, play their hearts out, sure they get paid and applause, but its such nice touch...

There is an elf in orchestra, playing horn, and this is best interpretation i have ever heard, every note has a own meaning.

the best interpretation, thanks to sergey rachmaninoff for creating this concert, thanks orchesta and denis matsuev !! Congratulations!!

@NickARTick

5 жыл бұрын

Rachmaninoff and Matsueff

Absolutely fantastic piano and pianist, with a truly world class orchestra. A stellar performance! Bravo !!

My all time favorite KZread video

I can listen to this over and over and over!!!! Devine performance! Hope to hear you soon back in Tallinn!!

What a wonderful person Denis M is. So humble and gracious Thank you again

Unbelievable control. With a sense of humour. Btw, Richter rated Yamahas as the best pianos...!! I would love to hear him perform Prokofiev 2 - so few good recordings...

Qué grande! Y qué detalle aplaudir a la orquesta antes de saludar al público!!

Stunning execution of Denis and of the entire orchestra, congratulations!

Honorable Pianista Matsuev, desde Santo Domingo. Estoy super impresionada con tu interpretación del Concierto de Rachmaninoff. Ya te había escuchado con la pieza para Piano en La menor de Sibrlius que tocas Magistral. Gozo escucharte, estas dentro de mis preferidos. FELICITACIONES Y MAS EXITOS!

Magnificent and memorable performance.

2:31 the way that cellist rocks in his chair just shows the pure movement the piece gives you

@omara6725

6 ай бұрын

Last movement at the ending tutti 32:34 the horns is fxxing out of tune haha epic performance from Mr. Matsuev anyway.

such a great performance. i'm soooo impressed

Zaurodovali vsex xaroshix lyudey! Ujas! Spasibo shto ostalis takim Xaroshim Muzikantom.... Ochen lyubim Xaroshix lyudey!

The whole orchestras hairstyles are absolutely on point.

3:40 It hurt me when the orchestra interpreted the crescendo hit as a whimsical wisp. I appreciate the variation, the momentous thud was just one of my favourite points.

The Russian artists are awesome!!

@vallurirajesh

8 жыл бұрын

I agree, they take classical music to a different level

@1971Bogie

7 жыл бұрын

It's a spirit, bro. Give to the Russians a pen, a violin, a plow, or a gun, they would do the things that would amaze the whole world. God saves Russia.

@nemanjamilosevic2739

6 жыл бұрын

he is not an artist he is a technician

@misschocoholic82

4 жыл бұрын

@@nemanjamilosevic2739 oh common Nemanja get real 😊

@nemanjamilosevic2739

4 жыл бұрын

@@misschocoholic82 for sure, teardrops by womack and womack

I absolutely adore how he represents the emotions here -so much hidden tension and emotions that bubbles on the top and goes deep deep . I like it better even than the recording of Rachmaninov himself playing it. :)

@aravindgundakaram1830

6 жыл бұрын

Teo An absolutely agree.

Incredible skills of the pianist, conductor and orchestra

Rachmaninoff did not say it, but I've always known that the soothing dialogue between the piano and the clarinet at the beginning of the second movement represents his psychiatrist, Nikolai Dahl, consoling him in his depression.

@ricardosilva5379

5 жыл бұрын

How do you know that ?

@luciancheran128

5 жыл бұрын

???

@Jtanda08

4 жыл бұрын

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I think Rachmaninov would have approved! Hugely enjoyable. Thank you.

wonderful Denis!!

Mesmerizing beauty...Adagio ...My love....Rachmaninov ...my beloved composer!

One of the best versions ever.

マツーエフのラフマニノフそしてチャイコフスキーのピアノコンチェルトは大好きです。

amazing

AWESOME!!! BRAVO!!!

Spasibo Denis Matsuev eto bilo grandiozno spasibo dirizheru I orchestra vsem vmeste

This is art, this is beauty, this is a gift to humanity!

they are the best in performance.

Me encanta oortr, me deleitas, que interpretación tan maravillosa la de Rachmaninov. Un toque hermoso y con mucho sentimiento.

What intensity!

BRILLIANT.

sovershenno fenomenalno.krasota.bravo temirkanov,bravisso denis.raxmaninov sozdal muziku nerealno krasivuiu,takuiu shirokuiu,dlia dushi.net slov.

magnifique!!!

This was performed in a church! What a fitting place to come to "worship" at the altar of Rachmaninoff. __JJ Townley (also a composer of a neo-Romantic Piano Concerto No 2 in C Minor here on YT)

@David_Span

7 жыл бұрын

Not fitting at all -- seeing religion purveys such a nonsense account of the world and humanity.

@Sineseol

4 жыл бұрын

@@David_Span Actually Rachmaninoff was deeply religious and his music has lots of connection with religion.

@David_Span

4 жыл бұрын

@@Sineseol So?

love this guy

@adddandd1963

6 жыл бұрын

HE is the best playing this beautiful piece!

Denis is my Hero！

I love Denis Matsuev’s forceful tone, it works well in the 1sr and 3rd mvts...2nd not so much

@mihaidumitrescu1325

2 жыл бұрын

A bit too powerful!?

@rouzbehteimouri7202

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds excellent to me

@user-yd1cr8ui4v

Жыл бұрын

Бездушный и не выразительный у него рояль. Грохочущий и куда то бегущий без оглядки. «Революция вколачивающая гвозди.» Хватит на долю России революций. И за роялем в том числе. Это блеклая «маца»Рахманинова нет тут и в помине.

best parts start here: 2:20, 3:54, 8:21, 12:34, 19:36, 20:34, 20:49, 23:52, 24:16, 28:03

@Aglets97

6 жыл бұрын

Alexander Protasov pretty much the whole piece lol

@levim.3505

6 жыл бұрын

7:05

@mikarasss

5 жыл бұрын

@@levim.3505 so true my friend !!! 7 :15 is our true moment !!!

@jayhu2296

Ай бұрын

imo best part starts here: 0:00

Божественно

He is a GENIUS!

Una de mis preferidas...es genial y denis la interpreta fantasticamente. Tengo que decir que este concierto lo ganó hace ya unos años en el concurso de piano de SANTANDER Y EL GANADOR FUÉ Juan perez Floristán y tambié estuvo genial.

Funny how he put his hand out to try and stop the audience from applauding after the 1st movement

@David_Span

7 жыл бұрын

It is interesting to read about different conventions over time, or between places, about not applauding between movements. It is not something that's so 'obvious' -- compared with say not talking during a performance, which would tend to be better understood as a social convention. It's an argument that seems to have been going on for decades. Being aware of the situation, if a performer/conductor/orchestra really feels strongly about it, then announce it at the start. Or have people holding up boards with 'QUIET', 'CLAP NOW', 'CHEER', etc. -- now that would be a sight

@barbavassilis

6 жыл бұрын

we dont live in Mozart's time....we dont clap between..

@plumb.474

5 жыл бұрын

David Span I have attended Wed night Wine & Music symphony perf. where they DO explain to a more casual audience that there are 3 movements, etc...& that they appreciate the applause...but please hold until end of 3rd...which works beautifully for those unfamiliar or who do not look at a program...

@plumb.474

5 жыл бұрын

Also recently attended a perf. W/the Philadelphia orch. & Y. Nezet-Seguin where he DID put out 'the hand' to stop the beginning of applause after 1st movement...it makes me tense all the way through 1st movemnt just anticipating the potential applause...how nice to be able to just relax & know it wasn't going to happen!!

@David_Span

4 жыл бұрын

​@@barbavassilis Well, quite a few of the audience did clap. I was also referring to debate in more recent times. Maybe if it was a condition of purchasing a ticket (and the punishment is being thrown out or black-listed-- now that would be a sight). I like this bit from an article on classicfm.com: "But if you can’t help bursting into spontaneous applause after the epic crescendo at the end of the first movement of Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 (and who could blame you!), ignore the disapproving tuts and go for it."

С огромным удовольствием послушала

THIS DA BEST VERSION, NO CAP!

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What is he doing at 33:01? This does not sound like the written, descending chords progression, sounds more chromatic than the original! Or is it only the power of his playing? Very convincing however; emits such a powerful roar on the way to the final chords! AMAZING, Denis ❣️

Bravoooo!!!!! genialno!!!

강력하면서 깔끔한 연주?? 헬렌 그리모만 들어왔는데 피아니스트마다 연주가 엄청 다르넹 이것도 좋다

excelente

This piece needs to be played by a footballer. I thought Kissin was good; but this .......WOW! Such "mucho gusto". I'm surprised the piano didn't collapse. Too bad about the enthusiastic applause after the first movement. This church must be in a very provincial part of France.

this guy is tall w/ large hands like Rachmaninoff

@discreteelite_318

5 жыл бұрын

In fact, he is JUST as tall as Rachmaninov (6’6”, 198 cm). A tall fellow indeed.

@Tallinheels

4 жыл бұрын

mosichat Van Cliburn hair.

@akakitsitnuntana229

3 жыл бұрын

But Rachmaninoff is skinny

В Санкт-Петербурге в прекрасном зале филармонии оркестр звучит гораздо внушительней. Зал просто заворожен от прекрасного исполнения оркестра, это лучше чем запись. Привет из Санкт - Петербурга

Bravo!

It was certainly a unique performance.

ничего не скажешь .Мацуев ,Рахманинов .....Увы, билет дорого очень стоит..пошла бы сегодня на концерт его в Баку....

I hope time will come soon to hear this orchestra and Matsuew again in Vienna and Grafenegg, there is a big loss not to have the chance to hear this music near to heaven

Hermoso.... para el alma... deleite al oído

这是我看过录制效果最好的拉二视奏了，cfx效果卓群，不比d274差

Bravo!!!!!!!

Must’ve been warm on stage. Denis perspiring heavily but getting the job done!

Marvelous!

If you don't like the second part of this great composition, you don't like music in common. period!

33:01?

@tdgvl

2 жыл бұрын

Same here….: ❓❓❓

what a sweet personable man on top of it all

Bravo BRAVO !

Великолепно!

denis, gigantesco, strepitoso, espressivo, molto convincente..! gio

Fantastico!!!!(

Это очень красиво ! ❤

Génialissime ...il est incomparable le meilleur interprété de Rachmaninoff et ceci n'engage que moi ....il a des envolées 1 peu rapides que le chef parvient toujours à maîtriser génial le chef. Très bon moment musical merci.

Bravoooooooo!

Great.

Beautiful voicing at 5:40

saw the thumbnail and thought Samwise Gamgee finally got into playing some Rachmaninov 😂

I remember Yuja Wang performing this piece as well.

@Haily-vj1gq

7 жыл бұрын

Miroslav Georgiev her performance is my favorite!

@petertkatchenko7703

6 жыл бұрын

Haily J Nobody performs the Russian composers better than Matsuev.

@wdaniel4914

6 жыл бұрын

The very distinct difference between Ms Wang and Denis's performance is that Denis is "EFFORTLESS"!

qué maravilla!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!ВRAVO MAESTRO!!!!!!!!!!!! ХРАНИ ВАС ГОСПОДЬ ДЕНИС! ЮРИЮ ХАТУЕВИЧУ -ПОКЛОН!!!

bravo

모두의 열정이다

Glory to God!!!

Восторг!👏

Не очень мощное начало... наверно и так великолепно, но я во 2-м концерте Рахманинова слышал вступление оркестра такое, которое было близко к оргазму..

Obra grandiosa!!

페북에 영상댓글중에 대가께 누가 얼굴로 피아노친다는 것보고 빵터졌던 기억이ㅡㅜ