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.
Miss Anonymous: ARE YOU CALLING THE PLIGHT OF PIZZA EVERYWHERE STUPID?!?!? >:O
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.
"Have you fallen in love?" "No, but I've stepped on it."
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.
Dr. Mama Cat. (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/31/08 | 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.
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
Grand Otaku | Posted 09/13/08 | 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.
Miss Anonymous: ARE YOU CALLING THE PLIGHT OF PIZZA EVERYWHERE STUPID?!?!? >:O
Shishou
Stalker Stabbit (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 08/06/08 | 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.
"Have you fallen in love?" "No, but I've stepped on it."
Rachmaninoff
Otaku Legend | 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
Otaku Legend | 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
Dr. Mama Cat. (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/31/08 | 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
Otaku Legend | Posted 03/31/08 | 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
Nyaa~ (ZE MEANIE) | Posted 03/31/08 | 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. ^_^
In the name of the tune I will punish you!
TimeChaser
Madman With a Box (Otaku Eternal) | 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.
Bazinga!
Sabrina
Otaku Archangel | 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