Rachmaninoff's masterpieces are among the most expressive in the world. Funny that I first recognized him for who he was while watching Nodame Cantabile. XP Perhaps because that was my start, his Second is my favorite. ^.^ I've experienced so much of his music over the last year, and ,if I can continue with my own piano playing the way that I hope to, I would love to play something of his. Thank you for this article, and I wish you continued happiness in your teaching.
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I LOVE Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2. It is so lovely and moving. I am glad I got to hear it again. =P
Thank you for the history lesson. I enjoyed reading it. Usually, I think about only the music and leave nary a thought for the history behind it when it is just as important in its own right... I've always been bad about that; when I used to have piano lessons I skimmed the reading part because I wanted to play the piano not learn how it came to being. I regret that now.
That was a very nice read and I enjoyed it. Like Beth, I too have heard this piece performed live. It's one of my favorites by Rachmaninoff. So beautiful and expressive.
An excellent history/music lesson. I love listening to classical but I hardly know much ABOUT the composers.
Thanks. ^^ Though I look back at it and see all the missing stuff and how it seems to flow awkwardly on account of shortening it. XP I'm glad you enjoyed it though.
:p Informative and interesting, even if it was long winded. But hey, I imagine you could have easily turned it into a full paper just on that one Concerto alone. Heh.
Anyway, I was surprised by the popular song tidbit though. I hadn't even thought about it like that. Makes sense though.
So that's a brief history lesson? :p Let me guess, if you really got into the details it would be a whole lot longer? Not that I mind, even if it's a little dry... I did find it interesting to read. And I do like the concerto. Tis pretty. ^_^
As yes the second piano concerto, the one that I got to hear performed live at the Gina Bachauer piano competition. :p
Anyway, it is definitely a gorgeous piece to listen to. I'm pretty sure I have a CD set with all of Rachmaninoff's piano concertos on it.
And though it was a little long, something I won't twit you too much over since I can tell you were holding back... It did make for an interesting read. ^_^
o_O Long winded is right. *kidding* I already know you're like that when it comes to this stuff. ^_^ Anyway, I've always thought this particular piece was really pretty. And I find it amusing that it's in so many things, even anime it seems.
Also... that was an interesting tidbit about popular songs. I hadn’t even thought about how the sheer volume of songs make that almost redundant compared to how it must have been back in the 1940’s.
Anyway, very informative and I enjoyed reading it. ^_^ Just as I thought it was interesting that there are actual recordings of Rachmaninoff playing his works. He’s really good! >_> And yes, I should not have been surprised by that. *shot*
TwistedCyberChick
Title: Senior Otaku | Posted 09/14/08 | Reply
Rachmaninoff's masterpieces are among the most expressive in the world. Funny that I first recognized him for who he was while watching Nodame Cantabile. XP Perhaps because that was my start, his Second is my favorite. ^.^ I've experienced so much of his music over the last year, and ,if I can continue with my own piano playing the way that I hope to, I would love to play something of his. Thank you for this article, and I wish you continued happiness in your teaching.
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Title: Senior Otaku | Posted 08/07/08 | Reply
I LOVE Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2. It is so lovely and moving. I am glad I got to hear it again. =P
Thank you for the history lesson. I enjoyed reading it. Usually, I think about only the music and leave nary a thought for the history behind it when it is just as important in its own right... I've always been bad about that; when I used to have piano lessons I skimmed the reading part because I wanted to play the piano not learn how it came to being. I regret that now.
Aaryanna Mom
Title: Otakuite+ | Posted 04/10/08 | Reply
That was a very nice read and I enjoyed it. Like Beth, I too have heard this piece performed live. It's one of my favorites by Rachmaninoff. So beautiful and expressive.
~Kathy
Rachmaninoff
Title: Senior Otaku | Posted 04/01/08 | Reply
@SunfallE:
As yes the second piano concerto, the one that I got to hear performed live at the Gina Bachauer piano competition. :p
Brat. >_>
-Darren
Rachmaninoff
Title: Senior Otaku | Posted 04/01/08 | Reply
@TimeChaser:
I wish I could anylize music like you can o_O
An excellent history/music lesson. I love listening to classical but I hardly know much ABOUT the composers.
Thanks. ^^ Though I look back at it and see all the missing stuff and how it seems to flow awkwardly on account of shortening it. XP I'm glad you enjoyed it though.
-Darren
Indi
Title: Otaku Legend | Posted 04/01/08 | Reply
:p Informative and interesting, even if it was long winded. But hey, I imagine you could have easily turned it into a full paper just on that one Concerto alone. Heh.
Anyway, I was surprised by the popular song tidbit though. I hadn't even thought about it like that. Makes sense though.
~Crystia
Aaryanna
Title: Otaku Legend | Posted 04/01/08 | Reply
So that's a brief history lesson? :p Let me guess, if you really got into the details it would be a whole lot longer? Not that I mind, even if it's a little dry... I did find it interesting to read. And I do like the concerto. Tis pretty. ^_^
~*Aaryanna*~
SunfallE
Title: Team | Posted 04/01/08 | Reply
As yes the second piano concerto, the one that I got to hear performed live at the Gina Bachauer piano competition. :p
Anyway, it is definitely a gorgeous piece to listen to. I'm pretty sure I have a CD set with all of Rachmaninoff's piano concertos on it.
And though it was a little long, something I won't twit you too much over since I can tell you were holding back... It did make for an interesting read. ^_^
TimeChaser
Title: Otaku Legend | Posted 03/31/08 | Reply
I wish I could anylize music like you can o_O
An excellent history/music lesson. I love listening to classical but I hardly know much ABOUT the composers.
At last we meet again for the first time.SabrinaM
Title: Team | Posted 03/31/08 | Reply
o_O Long winded is right. *kidding* I already know you're like that when it comes to this stuff. ^_^ Anyway, I've always thought this particular piece was really pretty. And I find it amusing that it's in so many things, even anime it seems.
Also... that was an interesting tidbit about popular songs. I hadn’t even thought about how the sheer volume of songs make that almost redundant compared to how it must have been back in the 1940’s.
Anyway, very informative and I enjoyed reading it. ^_^ Just as I thought it was interesting that there are actual recordings of Rachmaninoff playing his works. He’s really good! >_> And yes, I should not have been surprised by that. *shot*
-Sabrina