My wife and me have always loved this piece of sublime music. Rachmaninov didn’t have a bad note in his being. All his music deserves a listen. This outstandingly beautiful piece is so loved. My wife, sadly, recently passed away at 87 years. This incredible 2nd movement is now seldom far from my ears, to remember her and the memories of our long life together - and I don’t mind owning up to the tears. This beautiful lady’s interpretation and execution of this music, must rank among the most remarkable attempted, to also include the orchestra’s counter melodies. I find this so enormously rewarding to listen to and cannot thank you enough, or admire you more for affording me, personally, this absolutely amazing experience.

@lunacharskiy

7 ай бұрын

Oh my God 😢😢😢😢😢

@thepawvoydoghotel9740

7 ай бұрын

I am so sorry to hear the loss of your beautiful wife. I resonate with every word you express, I'm currently learning this piece; I don't class myself as talented as this lady, I will though however give it my best shot as that's the least this memorable piece deserves. Merry Christmas to you ❤️

@iangowers9514

7 ай бұрын

@@thepawvoydoghotel9740 Thank you for your kind words. I wish you well, for your own attempt at this daunting piece. I fear it’s not something I can personally achieve as I am untrained, though I do enjoy hours at my own piano, doing what I can do. Thank you again and please enjoy a Happy Christmas and a peaceful 2024.

@Woodward23

6 ай бұрын

@@iangowers9514you still got it mate, I believe in the jounrny

@martha-anastasia

5 ай бұрын

In the 1970's, Eric Carmen had a hit song based on this. Called: All by Myself.

10:39 you play that part sooo beautifully .... I have no words to describe it

@pianistlover2008

10 ай бұрын

I feel the same way. No words can describe a feeling of such beauty.

This is the best solo arrangement of the 2nd movement I have ever heard. It encapsulates all of Rachmaninoffs incredible harmonies and rhythms. The playing is romantic and exquisite. No better version exists on KZread I hope this gets a million views!

I'm pretty sure that this is the closest we can get to what they play in heaven... this.was.breathtaking... thank you so much for sharing it with the world!

I'm not sure if it's just me but in a way I've come to appreciate the piano version even more than the orchestral one. I like both the arrangement and the performance for the second movement. Regards from Germany.

@inspectorraycharles

2 жыл бұрын

That's why it's called a piano concerto 😀

@user-rq8mx4eb1c

2 жыл бұрын

너무나 아름다운 그래서 슬픈 라흐마니노프 피아노 협주곡 2번

@joeyblogsy

Жыл бұрын

It’s the only movement that really has a special place in my heart. Really takes me back. Also, I’m struggling to find works on the side of the large scale works I’m preparing that I actually care enough about to play but this very well could be one of the few exceptions.

@colly7963

Жыл бұрын

It's just you.

@theslowlearner1633

Жыл бұрын

It’s not just you.

I rarely comment on youtube videos but man...this video truly deserves 1mil views at least. That was the most beautiful arrangement of the 2nd movement I have ever heard. The melody, the lush orchestra...nothing is compromised in this arrangement. I absolutely adore this concerto and you have made it possible for many amateur pianists out there (myself included) to finally learn and play this piece. And you just put up the sheet music to the public for free! Thank you from the bottom of my heart good sir/madam. Now if only you could record this on a grand Steinway...mind blown!

10:30 - *starts crying* 😭

You are an angel for providing the sheet music -- I struggle to find such quality arrangements for free. Your playing is beautiful!

Wow the beginning and up to middle parts are alot calmer than most arrangements I’ve heard but still keeping the intensity where it’s needed, like at 5:13 it was almost as if I could hear the strings inmy head

This piece has haunted me for decades. It is remarkably transformative. Thank you for the sheet music. I am now trying to figure out your expert fingerings, and it is difficult!

@luke9947

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s much harder than it seems. I just started practicing this and it’s one of those cases where the hard part is more about touch than pressing the right keys at the right time.

Whoever you are, I love you. I could comment about the performance, about the arrangement, about the public pdf, about your technique. But really, I would just give you a hug and run to print the sheets. I started practising it today, it’s 1.17 am now, I have university at 8, but I feel like I just found a piece of myself in this arrangement. Well done ⛅️

She plays the solo piano version of all the movements of the Concerto n.2. Very difficult composition both from an interpretative and a technical point of view, even with the presence of the orchestra. The version without orchestra is much more difficult. Beautiful execution, sincere congratulations.

Probably the best thing that I've found around the internet on these days. Great interpretation and delightful without strings.

I'm surprised that this only has 4000 views because it deserves millions! Beautiful arrangement!

This is magnificent, and thank you for the sheet music !

당장 출력해서 예술의전당 로비 악보점에 갖다놓고 싶어요

Thanks for your amazing work ;)) can’t wait to see the third movement :)

This was so beautiful! 😭Thank you for making this

Love your arrangement!! Thank you so much also for sharing the sheet

This performance is beautiful! Thank you for providing the sheet music!!

This is my favorite movement of my favorite concerto of my favorite composer and my favorite rendition. I especially like that the pace is just right. I can linger with the most beautiful cord progressions written. This is truly beautiful. I will learn this over this next fall and winter. Finally, there is a real piano arrangement written for the unaccompanied piano without gaping "holes" for instruments that aren't there. I don't know how you did it but you did.

@inspectorraycharles

2 жыл бұрын

I would really like to pay you for the PDF if there is an email, I'll make a PayPal

@zure9295

Жыл бұрын

​@@inspectorraycharles it's in the description ;)

This made my day

I count every day until your arrangement for the 3rd movement comes out! Since I heard the first movement, I was astonished... you really revived in me the lost desire to learn piano, with the sole purpose of playing this Concerto piano solo. Thank you for this marvelous gift, and I will very gladly await until the final part comes out!!!

This is pure gold, a real treasure! Thank you so much

What a beautiful rendition of the movement. The coda sounds absolutely breathtaking!

Another beautiful rendition! Thank you again!

Absolutely beautiful! Really loved that coda!

This is absolutely beautiful. I have heard notes that I had never heard with the full orchestra. I was almost in tears. Congratulations on a beautiful piece played.

One of my favorite concertos! Lovely and smooth flowing performance, Lotus Flower!

Yesssssss I’ve been waiting

Amazing works and performance! you deserved a medal.

I'm in tears, thank you so much for show this for us.

You play this piece so beautifully. I love it. I’m working on learning your first movement now and it’s not easy but it’s a lot of fun. Thanks for the sheet music and keep up the great work, I look forward to hearing the 3rd movement someday.

Finally we get the 2nd movement, thank you so much! Lovely...

Stunning arrangement, beautifully played!

This is brilliant - well done! Thanks for making the sheet music available as well (very generous and gives me a winter project!)

Absolutely beautiful. I think I might start learning this piece tomorrow!

You are a God! Starting with a magnificent first movement and the continuing with an awesome second movement! Another great part is, that you take absolutely nothing for your great sheet music. Thank you!

This is a gift! Nothing more to say than thank you. As a fan of Rachmaninov and with the second concerto being my favorite piece of all time, I cannot express the beauty of your arrangement and interpretation. It's just perfect for me. Hoping to see the third mvt in the future!

This is an utterly stunning solo performance! So many solo editions which just don’t sound right but this is truly stunning!!

I love the version you arranged the most! It's so touching😢 And I've been listening to it for more than a few months! Thanks for your music! Hope to hear more classical music!

I haven't played in years, but hearing this makes me wish I still had time for piano. Love the sensitivity in your playing. It's a great feeling to have control at the keyboard, just listening isn't the same. If I ever return to playing, your sheet music for this arrangement will be the first piece I practice.

@cloroxbleach9222

Жыл бұрын

Hey Internet stranger are you back to the keys? Your experience is shared by many fellow pianists

@zure9295

Жыл бұрын

​@@cloroxbleach9222 it is indeed. Coming back to playing after 3 years was very hard but it was one of the best decisions I've made. I hope the same for you !

Finally 2nd mvtㅠㅠ!! Beautiful playing and performance ✨💖

I've always wanted a solo piano arrangement of this Concerto. This is so amazing. Thank you for doing the hard work and providing the sheet music. Can't wait to try my hand at it. It's my favorite!

It was beautiful!! Thanks for the sheet... 😁

와 진짜 기다렸습니다 2악장....너무 좋아요

I have wanted to learn this for such a long time. You have just made my year…my favorite movement from a Rachmaninoff piece, ever…thank you! ❤️

come back a year later. what a beautiful piece. couldn't get tired of this.

One of the best performances of Rach 2 I've ever listened to! 👏👏👏💖🎶

Thanks. I cry listening Rach, and this piano solo too. I wish in future to be able to play as you, so fantastic. Listening this music by you is a gift. Big thanks

I personally think that solo version really intensify the sadness emotion of this movement, yet showing how beautiful this piece can really be, especially the middle-end section. Your talent should really be more known.

I watched this performed live with a full orchestra for the first time recently... and somehow you have given me that same feeling of listening to it for the first time again. Thank you

thank you for sharing all the arrangement!

Oh myyy… thank you for this! It’s just as strong as with the orchestra. Bravo!

oh cool, just watched the first part yesterday, thanks!

You have brought me to tears So beautiful

Can't express how grateful I am for this video. Thankyou so much

This was the absolute most beautiful arrangement of the 2nd movement I've ever heard! Wow. breathtaking!

I never comment but when I have listened your arrangement, I had to! This is an amazing work! Thank you also to make the score available for everyone !!

Amazing performance! Absolutely love this arrangement!

Thank you for the wonderful performance. I listen to your playing while driving back from work.

what an excellent work ! I want to learn this right now

Thanks alot for your work, you are amazing!

Rachmaninov ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 Great arrangement !

Both arrangement and playing are superb, from start to end. Best congrats ❤

素敵な演奏を拝聴でき心洗われました。 ありがとうございます♥️

Magnificent. Bravo!

Thank you! You made my day, simply beautiful and touching

Best Arrangement!

Wow, just wow. Incredible.

I cry every time hearing this piece, feels like heart breaking but so beautiful. Thank your for the beautiful performance 👏👏on loop 🔁

Wow, this is divine , and your playing is absolutely wonderful

Wow, thanks for this. Great arrangement and also for free. You definitley deserve more views

beautiful performance

꼭 연주해보고 싶습니다. 너무 잘들었습니다👍🏻

This is undoubtedly masterpiece! thx for great interpretation and performance for one of the most beautiful concerto.

와... 악보까지... ㅎㅎㅎ 감사합니다!! 좋은연주 듣고 기분이 너무 좋아졋네요 ㅎㅎ

So glad this was recommended to me :) such mesmerising playing and what a beautiful arrangement. Thank you for sharing this, my heart is full ❤

This is beautiful! Thank you so much for this (:

I really love this piece and you have done yourself proud with this arrangement. Your play was delightful. All in all, it is a nice contribution and it made my day. Thank you.

You are totally amazing! Thanks for sharing your talent!

Oh my god, this is so beautiful and pure with only the piano!

우와 세상에 채널 주인장님 1악장 악보 출력해서 2달 가까이 연습하고 있었는데 이렇게 2악장까지 업로드해주셔서 정말 무지 감사해요 아껴 들을게요

연주가 너무너무아름다워요...ㅠㅠㅜ 악보 정말정말 감사합니다!!!

와,, 소름이 끼칠정도로 좋네요..

Always waiting for the third movement!

Gosh-- that's really beautiful. Thanks.

1악장에 이어 2악장도 레전드네요,, 항상 연주실력과 더불어 편곡솜씨에 그저 감탄만 연발하고 갑니다…ㅎㅎㅎ

와. 진짜 편곡해주셨네 ♥ Fully respect to You!

2악장 정말 감동이 밀려오네요 항상 응원합니다!

This is amazing. Purely amazing. Congrats!

I am so grateful to Rachmaninoff for being the explorer for these splendid tunes and to you for executing them superbly...

That is very kind of you to provide the sheet music for free. More blessings to you.

This is my next piece.... you play it with such finess...perfect ❤

Thanks! Very good!

Bless you, your talent, your work and your generosity, both as an arranger and a pianist. A delightlful listening, and later playing, in perspective...

Amazing. You’re very good with rach.

Thank you so much for the sheet music. Best arrangement ever 😭 This piece is the love of my life

Remembering Christopher Falzone's Rachmaninoff-Falzone and many more! Great job!

I dont know how to thank you and express my appreciation to your performance and effort for playing and arrange such a beautiful piece of art . I grew up with Rachmaninov's Concerto and always wish to play these concertos alone , but cant find any version that feel right . But you made my wish came true . Thank you so much . Best things in life will come to you !