Rachmaninoff - Preludes in C Sharp Minor & G Minor

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Probably two of the most famous and beautiful preludes by Rachmaninoff performed by myself in Seoul Arts Center, the biggest concert hall in South Korea with over 2500 seats.
Here you can listen to Rachmaninoff Prelude in G Minor arranged for Piano and Orchestra:
• Rachmaninoff - Prelude...
The Prelude in C sharp minor op. 3 No. 2 became one of Rachmaninoff's most famous compositions. In the autumn of 1898, he made a tour of Western Europe and the United States, with a program that contained the Prelude. Soon after, London publishers brought out several editions with titles such as The Burning of Moscow, The Day of Judgement, and The Moscow Waltz. America followed suit with other titles, such as The Bells of Moscow.[3] It was so popular that it was referred to as "The Prelude" and audiences would demand it as an encore at his performances, shouting "C-sharp!"
The Prelude in G minor op. 23 No. 5 is second in popularity to the famous Prelude in C-sharp Minor. It is a vigorous composition with a wide dynamic range in march style except for the beautifully romantic and lyrical center section. It has been described as a "contrast of stern reality with a central episode of haunting, nostalgic lyricism; its beauty intensified by a second voice echoing the first" (Ashkenazy). Emil Gilels played this prelude at a front in World War II, in support for the Soviet military forces fighting in the war. The narrator says (in Russian): "Gilels is playing at the front, to remind us what the war is worth fighting for: Immortal music!"
Performed by Georgii Cherkin - piano
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Пікірлер: 358

  • @GeorgiiCherkin
    @GeorgiiCherkin11 жыл бұрын

    Hi Larissa, thank you very much for your kind comments! I am happy that watching my videos makes you feel good, especially around Monday ;) I have plans to arrange some christmas songs, but not sure if will be able to upload them for this Christmas or for the next, but I will try.. Kind regards to you and your family :)

  • @powertuber3.047

    @powertuber3.047

    6 жыл бұрын

    This is my favorite prelude by Rachmaninoff... I only fantasize playing this in front of people... but you did.

  • @kurtsparks3433

    @kurtsparks3433

    6 жыл бұрын

    Georgii Cherkin you are an amazing pianist !!!!!😃😊

  • @gchlupsa

    @gchlupsa

    6 жыл бұрын

    Magnificent, Georgii! I am in complete tears when I listen to and watch you play. You are a talent above and beyond any other pianists on this planet. Thank you!!

  • @annakostman1528

    @annakostman1528

    6 жыл бұрын

    Love classical music

  • @schuylerjohnson3051
    @schuylerjohnson30519 жыл бұрын

    From 14 years of pianolessons and lots of practice I was finally able to play this magnificent piece. Thank you Rachmaninoff!

  • @jonathandeller

    @jonathandeller

    9 жыл бұрын

    Well done!

  • @schuylerjohnson3051

    @schuylerjohnson3051

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jonathan!

  • @schuylerjohnson3051

    @schuylerjohnson3051

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. The first part was relatively easy;t was the second part that really needed work!

  • @schuylerjohnson3051

    @schuylerjohnson3051

    9 жыл бұрын

    I would love to but I have not had my piano for decades, had to sell it. It was a beauty, a Steinway baby grand. Killed me to sell it.

  • @schuylerjohnson3051

    @schuylerjohnson3051

    9 жыл бұрын

    Huge reversal of fortune. Literally riches to rags.

  • @prashanthkoundinya8385
    @prashanthkoundinya8385 Жыл бұрын

    Georgii is a legend. I can listen to this all day

  • @aboy2024
    @aboy20246 жыл бұрын

    He is so wonderful! I never tire of him playing. He is a grand master of piano playing!!!!!

  • @danemarkley614
    @danemarkley6146 ай бұрын

    Best interpretation of these preludes especially G Minor! I have been watching this video for years and cannot express how much I enjoy listening to it! Thank you!

  • @taniapetrova9977

    @taniapetrova9977

    6 ай бұрын

    👍🤒

  • @walenabrasil1854
    @walenabrasil1854 Жыл бұрын

    Handsome man!!!

  • @rogerbennett2705
    @rogerbennett2705 Жыл бұрын

    That was my last recital piece in 1955. I was 16. Just played for fun after that. Love to hear this played now. Thx

  • @hellfatty
    @hellfatty10 жыл бұрын

    performing this today in front of a couple hundred people, i'm a little nervous, but very excited. ^.^

  • @DrJohnZoidberg125

    @DrJohnZoidberg125

    10 жыл бұрын

    Good luck! Don't worry all pianists are friends and don't judge each other. :) (Hopefully most of them)

  • @abhineetthaire4602

    @abhineetthaire4602

    5 жыл бұрын

    +aoeri it's been 5 years, r u ded.

  • @bigballofpaint4407

    @bigballofpaint4407

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@abhineetthaire4602 lmao

  • @johnbonjov1491

    @johnbonjov1491

    4 жыл бұрын

    Abhineet Thaire he has become the piano

  • @jeffmarcha5384

    @jeffmarcha5384

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would have loved to hear you perform this...I'm more of a singer, I'm a pianist of only the ability to play Bacharach (whom I adore)...but I lack the talent of the classics..

  • @TheClassicmania
    @TheClassicmania9 ай бұрын

    So smooth, light hands, strength & velocity.. was searching for that left Do sharp in the lower octave jump to Ti (near middle Do) octave in the mid part of the Agitato section.

  • @kathymanfield6586
    @kathymanfield65867 ай бұрын

    What a fabulous pianist. ,I enjoy hours of listening

  • @taniapetrova9977

    @taniapetrova9977

    7 ай бұрын

    😊👍

  • @taniapetrova9977
    @taniapetrova997711 ай бұрын

    Не стотици , хиляди пъти съм гледала това видео и винаги мислено благодаря и за операторското майсторство.🙏

  • @corgisrule21
    @corgisrule218 жыл бұрын

    This was my first recital piece in college...always always ALWAYS a favorite and so fun to play!!

  • @Tvde1

    @Tvde1

    8 жыл бұрын

    This is a great piece! I love it played on organ!

  • @JayfeatherIsEpic

    @JayfeatherIsEpic

    8 жыл бұрын

    How do you play it on organ? That seems impossible.

  • @szymanowski7

    @szymanowski7

    7 жыл бұрын

    which one? the c sharp minor or g minor one?

  • @Tvde1

    @Tvde1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Dinal Aliffiandy G minor

  • @szymanowski7

    @szymanowski7

    7 жыл бұрын

    Tvde1 cool! me too. still messed up but can play the whole song. and now i'm trying to learn the C sharp one :)

  • @dovahkiinmozarteus4957
    @dovahkiinmozarteus49573 жыл бұрын

    Probably the most elegant hands for this piece (C# Prelude) I'll ever see...

  • @user-hr5ht4dz3j

    @user-hr5ht4dz3j

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your comment is very correct and clever 🎶

  • @dakotalew2362
    @dakotalew23624 жыл бұрын

    I have listened to a number of different pianists play the first song and your's is the best. Great control and emotion. In my opinion - better than Rubinstein 1950. The second song is also special. Thank you

  • @GeorgiiCherkin

    @GeorgiiCherkin

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I appreciate that very much!

  • @christinac6537
    @christinac653710 жыл бұрын

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this piece!! If I could play only ONE piece, this would be it! SO beautiful!! THANK YOU for sharing this video!!

  • @gbdanay
    @gbdanay11 жыл бұрын

    My son been watching you he loves your performances he told his piano teacher about you he said mom I'm gonna get that good

  • @MM91339
    @MM913392 жыл бұрын

    He plays with his heart and soul not only accurately playing but also soulful and organic. Great job I enjoyed it 💗💗💗

  • @BeingThunyan
    @BeingThunyan Жыл бұрын

    One of the best interpretations that I’ve ever heard , brilliant!

  • @user-hr5ht4dz3j

    @user-hr5ht4dz3j

    Жыл бұрын

    IMO - the best!!!🎶

  • @watchmedrift88
    @watchmedrift885 жыл бұрын

    This piece is extremely extremely emotional. One of his best works.

  • @highlyfavored2434

    @highlyfavored2434

    4 жыл бұрын

    He was a very resilient man who worked so hard to support his family and country.

  • @classy_dweller
    @classy_dweller9 жыл бұрын

    I love this prelude so much..

  • @djdrastik100

    @djdrastik100

    7 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @jackriggs1805
    @jackriggs18056 жыл бұрын

    Who are the jerks giving this a thumbs down !!!!! Stand up and show yourself !!!!!

  • @lordsaishu9157

    @lordsaishu9157

    4 жыл бұрын

    that's probably rachmaninoff himself disliking his own work

  • @iamhorny4542

    @iamhorny4542

    3 жыл бұрын

    just Australians liking the video. Excuse them for pressing the wrong button

  • @mikeangelo1725

    @mikeangelo1725

    3 жыл бұрын

    All the groupies he banged along the way 😀

  • @edsanjenis9416

    @edsanjenis9416

    3 жыл бұрын

    These jerks are probably jealous.

  • @user-hr5ht4dz3j
    @user-hr5ht4dz3j2 жыл бұрын

    Your interpretations of Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky are the best all over the world 🎶

  • @djsaudio
    @djsaudio Жыл бұрын

    The book Hyperion brought me here. Best version I’ve heard so far!

  • @JoeTheAwesome579
    @JoeTheAwesome5799 жыл бұрын

    Favorite part = 0:02 when the guy's hair spasms. I can't stop watching it.

  • @hexonatapeloop

    @hexonatapeloop

    9 жыл бұрын

    JoeTheAwesome579 This is why Evgeny Kissin is so successful. Spasm-friendly hair.

  • @silvanamacarthur-sawaya2327

    @silvanamacarthur-sawaya2327

    9 жыл бұрын

    JoeTheAwesome579 More so, at 2:56 ll ll =====

  • @Zva26
    @Zva269 жыл бұрын

    Sublime to my ears, as it has been since I heard it for the first time when I was six years old. It's been my friend for life.

  • @MrGDBGROUP

    @MrGDBGROUP

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Larry Mitchell that's cool.. what a powerful friend... i think my imaginery friend sang more like "i love you, you love me, we're a happy fa-mi-ly" etc... needless to say i am now literally retarded. nah i jest.. but really i grew up hearing this also and it always resonated deeply... not so much as my mother's choice Chopin and Brahms repertoire...

  • @miltonmoore5294

    @miltonmoore5294

    6 жыл бұрын

    "Music is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime is not enough for music." Sergei Vassilievitch Rachmaninoff

  • @waysmeans3774
    @waysmeans37748 жыл бұрын

    Liszt was a great composer for big piano works, but Rachmaninoff pours out soul-level feelings with a mournful beauty that, though Russian in sound, can nevertheless be universally understood and appreciated. He's more original than Liszt. Other opinions respected. This is just mine.

  • @bedeo10

    @bedeo10

    8 жыл бұрын

    +WAYSMEANS I think they are all original in their own way

  • @rawlcrabs7801

    @rawlcrabs7801

    7 жыл бұрын

    Having learned and performed many pieces by both Liszt and Rachmaninoff I have to agree. I find Liszt writes a lot of hallow chords with his obsession of fifths. Liszt is fun to play and Hungarian Rhapsody No 2 is fun to show off in front of street crowds, but Rachmaninoff I find very serious. Beethoven as well. Mozart could write anything, but loved major keys and at times sounds very, "gay."

  • @kurkurkur3308

    @kurkurkur3308

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@rawlcrabs7801lool

  • @ElizabethLawrenceBermuda
    @ElizabethLawrenceBermuda6 жыл бұрын

    Oh! This is so beautiful... I could have cried and I really could feel your emotions while playing it... it was so magical for me. God bless you more my dear.

  • @789armstrong
    @789armstrong Жыл бұрын

    Awesome sound quality.

  • @GeorgiiCherkin

    @GeorgiiCherkin

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you think so!

  • @taniapetrova9977
    @taniapetrova9977 Жыл бұрын

    Честито Рождество Христово!🌠💫🌟 Нека БОГ да е винаги с Вас!💖🌺💯

  • @Tvde1
    @Tvde18 жыл бұрын

    too bad there are these little cracks in the sound.

  • @elizabethgamboa8082
    @elizabethgamboa80825 ай бұрын

    Absolutely amazing !! In my opinion the best pianist I have ever heard ! There is beauty in all the music he plays! I hope to one day see him play in person

  • @st1nos
    @st1nos10 жыл бұрын

    Truly amazing interpretation of Rach's two best preludes. Love it!

  • @marcioroberto9820
    @marcioroberto98204 жыл бұрын

    This is beautiful through so many ways, starting with the pianist!

  • @elausraliano
    @elausraliano5 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic performance. My two favourites!

  • @berserkercookie2645
    @berserkercookie26456 жыл бұрын

    Its this kind of music played well that you actually feel the emotions attached to it. Pure Art.

  • @jerrymiller1655
    @jerrymiller16559 жыл бұрын

    The prelude in C sharp minor 3:50 minutes -- was the first Rachmaninoff piano I ever heard. The somber dignity and simplicity drew into his concertos. Bravo, bravisimo!

  • @hkginger
    @hkginger8 жыл бұрын

    We always enjoy your performances. Thanks.

  • @nettyford4784
    @nettyford47849 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Georgii for uploading your videos. I listen to it while working. Love it!!

  • @moy9022
    @moy9022 Жыл бұрын

    Your performances never disappoint us. ❤❤

  • @jschreib8071
    @jschreib80719 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Thank you, Rachmaninoff for all of your beautiful music.

  • @AhmedAlian
    @AhmedAlian8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Fantastic.

  • @Rosangela161
    @Rosangela1613 жыл бұрын

    Masterly!!😊🌷 Thank you... Lovely performance. Applause and congratulations.

  • @yehezkielbeslar1473
    @yehezkielbeslar14735 жыл бұрын

    3:03 the melody ❤️❤️

  • @taniapetrova9977
    @taniapetrova9977 Жыл бұрын

    1-st of April,1873year--the birthday of Rachmaninoff! One of the greatest and immortal in the beautiful world of classical music!

  • @RaulMeatFactory1975
    @RaulMeatFactory197511 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic..... thanks for upload.....

  • @dianas6198
    @dianas61984 жыл бұрын

    Amazing pianist - Thank you - brightens my days ❤️🙏

  • @worldadventuretravel
    @worldadventuretravel7 жыл бұрын

    Wowwww, beautiful! One of my favorites. My mother used to play the one in C# minor all the time and I never tired of it. All the best to you in your career!

  • @VioletMidnightProductions
    @VioletMidnightProductions10 жыл бұрын

    Aww my mom and I used to play this when I was a kid. She was awesome at it! GREAT song..this guy rocks, too!

  • @melissareed4635
    @melissareed46359 жыл бұрын

    Happy Birthday Rachmaninoff!

  • @Leemarie468
    @Leemarie4686 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! Beautiful work! And what a lot of work! :-)

  • @tomassedlacek3743
    @tomassedlacek37438 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing. Such a good performance.

  • @iGortaur
    @iGortaur11 жыл бұрын

    Amazing, I really love the 2nd piano concert of Rachmaninoff, and the best way it played I heard is yours - and now you uploaded the c# prelude: many thanks!

  • @cheryleley7857
    @cheryleley78576 жыл бұрын

    Masterful performance of Rachmaninoff - Preludes in C sharp minor & G minor ~ thank you!

  • @user-py3cl6zs5x
    @user-py3cl6zs5x7 ай бұрын

    Каждый раз с огромным удовольствием наслаждаюсь Вашим исполнением

  • @drrh1663
    @drrh166311 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful and emotionally charged--You look as though you put your heart and soul into every performance which is something a true master does. Thanks again.

  • @carolyndrummond3455
    @carolyndrummond34554 жыл бұрын

    I think this is the first piece I found of GC when I got on You tune, and I then found many more. He is the best!

  • @lilskyuwu5169
    @lilskyuwu51697 жыл бұрын

    WOW,I love it hear him.

  • @ahmedaabart4027
    @ahmedaabart4027 Жыл бұрын

    it's just a masterpiece , amazing wonderful.......

  • @musicoscope
    @musicoscope11 жыл бұрын

    Amazing performance!! Bravissimo

  • @esoteric6503
    @esoteric65036 жыл бұрын

    Wow that was amazing!

  • @makaelamcguire2147
    @makaelamcguire214710 жыл бұрын

    I am learning this piece right now and i have probably watched this video 100 times! You're an amazing pianist

  • @lukaarsenashvili3027
    @lukaarsenashvili302710 жыл бұрын

    best perfomance of this prelude i've ever listened before

  • @spencerknox5182

    @spencerknox5182

    10 жыл бұрын

    which one?

  • @lukaarsenashvili3027

    @lukaarsenashvili3027

    10 жыл бұрын

    hey im kid and i dont like music but my brother luka does :P and im sandro

  • @TheTommySE

    @TheTommySE

    10 жыл бұрын

    also one of the best recordings, very full sound!

  • @mudkip_btw

    @mudkip_btw

    7 жыл бұрын

    Luka Arsenashvili lol?

  • @jamesloggins8397

    @jamesloggins8397

    6 жыл бұрын

    There are aspects of Kissins performance that I prefer over this one like his ability to be more reserved in the beginning and his overall expression but I do like the full sound and the exploding at the climactic parts.

  • @yeseniafernandez7777
    @yeseniafernandez77778 жыл бұрын

    +Katie B - yes! I remember playing this piece at age 14. What a gem it is!

  • @jeroenvdbeken126
    @jeroenvdbeken1269 жыл бұрын

    incredibilé !!! bravo!

  • @idanmashta
    @idanmashta6 жыл бұрын

    Such fun to listen 👂

  • @nico751
    @nico7519 жыл бұрын

    Sublime interprétation, simple, sans effet superflu, viril, magnifique....

  • @PalaminoHills
    @PalaminoHills11 жыл бұрын

    This is a magnificent rendition of the piece! Bravisimo!

  • @taniapetrova9977
    @taniapetrova99777 ай бұрын

    Замислих се, че ако при всяко гледане бях слагала по едно сърчице, вероятно щяха да са над 5000.😮😘

  • @GeorgiiCherkin

    @GeorgiiCherkin

    7 ай бұрын

    Много мило, радвам се и благодаря! 🥰

  • @thepianistq8
    @thepianistq89 жыл бұрын

    amazing performance man. good luck and wish to play both preludes one day. بالتوفيق

  • @Andrejviola
    @Andrejviola5 жыл бұрын

    When breath of fresh air is coming.........I know........... uuuuulalaaaaaaaa........ how He plays that piece is truly unbeliavable...... really.......how U do this... I dont know.. but its really good.....really good......

  • @mahadbhatti3771
    @mahadbhatti377111 ай бұрын

    From 1.5 years of self-taught piano practice, I am able to play all of this.

  • @67lomeli
    @67lomeli9 жыл бұрын

    I love the way Georgii Cherkin plays the Prelude in C sharp minor. Its variation is intriguing and deeply felt. Thanks for posting.

  • @Meepsy0131

    @Meepsy0131

    8 жыл бұрын

    I love it too. Usually when you have a type of connection to the composer, the piece you're playing has more feeling. That's how it goes with me and Chopin.

  • @67lomeli

    @67lomeli

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @albertsarkozi8162
    @albertsarkozi81627 жыл бұрын

    wonderful!

  • @tsigulka
    @tsigulka11 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @svenryheden7181
    @svenryheden718111 жыл бұрын

    Just .. soooo GOOOOD

  • @samanthajacks5086
    @samanthajacks50868 жыл бұрын

    Amazing.

  • @RashidMBey
    @RashidMBey8 жыл бұрын

    My cat brought me here. Thank you, Puddles.

  • @chrisvig123
    @chrisvig1236 жыл бұрын

    Incredible piece well played

  • @marieelisa1838
    @marieelisa18386 жыл бұрын

    best perfomance of this prelude

  • @classical.pianist
    @classical.pianist4 жыл бұрын

    Powerful. Passionate. Pristine. Profound. These ingredients render your readings transcendental.

  • @BelleACost
    @BelleACost10 жыл бұрын

    Great performance!

  • @natalielaming5251
    @natalielaming52517 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic

  • @excession444
    @excession44411 жыл бұрын

    amazing

  • @thelastmedici4764
    @thelastmedici47643 жыл бұрын

    You play with passion 😱😱😱👏👏👏

  • @ruthcat009
    @ruthcat00910 жыл бұрын

    magnificent...

  • @jltchaos
    @jltchaos10 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant

  • @westernshipway3115
    @westernshipway31157 жыл бұрын

    I think it's gorgeous!

  • @marianagaricoits2298
    @marianagaricoits229811 жыл бұрын

    divino preludio en manos de un concertista espectacular

  • @austinwhite3633
    @austinwhite363311 жыл бұрын

    awsome!

  • @bloomingflower5315
    @bloomingflower531510 жыл бұрын

    I love the prelude in c sharp!! So beautiful

  • @aaronias

    @aaronias

    9 жыл бұрын

    You're right

  • @niklaswegmann4163

    @niklaswegmann4163

    9 жыл бұрын

    bloomingflower531 they're really off

  • @anikoleva5822
    @anikoleva58222 жыл бұрын

    Страхотно!

  • @jekyllmd1
    @jekyllmd19 жыл бұрын

    Cuan bellamente se escucha esta genialidad!

  • @classical.pianist
    @classical.pianist4 жыл бұрын

    magnificent.

  • @jungjeng6894
    @jungjeng68943 жыл бұрын

    the best verisons i have ever heard...

  • @Joshuacowley
    @Joshuacowley10 жыл бұрын

    Wow, Perfect. I'm working on prelude in C sharp....this kills me, absoulutely amazing!!. (especially on that steinway ;)) . I didn't even realize this song could be played so well. Even while memorized, I have 30 hours yet.:P

  • @ladyhalcon3036
    @ladyhalcon30362 жыл бұрын

    Fantástico!!

  • @isauramelo
    @isauramelo11 жыл бұрын

    Bravíssimo!

  • @PorscheGT-yj2me
    @PorscheGT-yj2me4 жыл бұрын

    Best version of the prelude in g minor

  • @alonalkalai9505
    @alonalkalai95058 жыл бұрын

    Charlie Puth plays this at the start of the music video for "One Call Away".

  • @szymanowski7

    @szymanowski7

    7 жыл бұрын

    lol ikr. came here because of charlie puths one call away

  • @junbofu5196

    @junbofu5196

    5 жыл бұрын

    stfu

  • @ronh5757
    @ronh57576 жыл бұрын

    Great job! I love the G minor prelude. I does sound a lot different on different pianos.

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