Rachmaninoff plays Rachmaninoff - Piano Concertos Nos.1,2,3,4, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (ct)

Sergey Vasil’yevich Rachmaninov (1873-1943) - The 4 Piano Concertos / Rhapsody.
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Piano Concerto #2 In C minor, Op. 18 / 1929
00:00 Concerto No.2 Op.18 in C minor I. Moderato
09:49 Concerto No.2 Op.18 in C minor II. Adagio sostenuto
20:39 Concerto No.2 Op.18 in C minor III. Allegro scherzando

Piano Concerto #3 In D minor, Op. 30 / 1939-40
31:40 Concerto No.3 Op.30 in D minor I. Allegro Ma Non Tanto
45:38 Concerto No.3 Op.30 in D minor II. Intermezzo - Adagio
54:17 Concerto No.3 Op.30 in D minor III. Finale - Alla Breve

Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43 / 1934
1:05:42 Introduction: Allegro vivace
1:05:49 Var. I: (Precedente)
1:06:10 Tema: L'istesso tempo
1:06:30 Var. 2: L'istesso tempo
1:06:50 Var. 3: L'istesso tempo
1:07:15 Var. 4: Più vivo
1:07:45 Var. 5: Tempo precedente
1:08:14 Var. 6: L'istesso tempo
1:09:07 Var. 7: Meno mosso, a tempo moderato
1:10:07 Var. 8: Tempo I
1:10:40 Var. 9: L'istesso tempo
1:11:11 Var. 10: L'istesso tempo
1:12:02 Var. 11: Moderato
1:13:14 Var. 12: Tempo di menuetto
1:14:33 Var. 13: Allegro
1:15:03 Var. 14: L'istesso tempo
1:15:49 Var. 15: Più vivo scherzando
1:16:53 Var. 16: Allegretto
1:18:14 Var. 17: [Allegretto]
1:19:57 Var. 18: Andante cantabile
1:22:41 Var. 19: A tempo vivace
1:23:10 Var. 20: Un poco più vivo
1:23:46 Var. 21: Un poco più vivo
1:24:12 Var. 22: Marziale. Un poco più vivo. Alla breve
1:25:52 Var. 23: L'istesso tempo
1:26:41 Var. 24: A tempo un poco meno mosso

Piano Concerto #1 In F Sharp minor, Op. 1 / 1939
1:27:50 Concerto No.1 Op.1 in F Sharp minor I.Vivace
1:40:00 Concerto No.1 Op.1 in F Sharp minor II.Andante
1:45:23 Concerto No.1 Op.1 in F Sharp minor III.Allegro Vivace

Piano Concerto #4 In G minor, Op. 40 / 1941
1:52:49 Concerto No.4 Op.40 in G minor I. Allegro Vivace
2:02:38 Concerto No.4 Op.40 in G minor II.Largo
2:08:42 Concerto No.4 Op.40 in G minor III. Allegro Vivace

Piano : Sergei Rachmaninov
The Philadelphia Orchestra
Conductor : Eugene Ormandy (Concerto Nos.1,3,4)
Conductor : Leopold Stokowski (Concerto No.2 & Rhapsody)
Recorded in 1929-40
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Rachmaninoff playing his concertos is a model of severity, power and expressive subtlety. The Philadelphia Orchestra responds to Rachmaninoff's lapidary and majestic playing with a soaring, voluptuous and mysterious sound. The ghostly slow movement is an example of the perfect osmosis between conductor and pianist. These documents are indispensable and it is not acceptable to love Rachmaninoff's concertos without having heard them by their author.

Sergey Vasil’yevich Rachmaninov (1873-1943) - Piano Concerto No.3 by Vladimir Horowitz

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Sergey Vasil’yevich Rachmaninov (1873-1943) - The Piano Concertos / Rhapsody.
Click to activate the English subtitles for the presentation (00:00-04:54)
Piano Concerto #2 In C minor, Op. 18 / 1929
00:00 Concerto No.2 Op.18 in C minor I. Moderato
09:49 Concerto No.2 Op.18 in C minor II. Adagio sostenuto
20:39 Concerto No.2 Op.18 in C minor III. Allegro scherzando

Piano Concerto #3 In D minor, Op. 30 / 1939-40
31:40 Concerto No.3 Op.30 in D minor I. Allegro Ma Non Tanto
45:38 Concerto No.3 Op.30 in D minor II. Intermezzo - Adagio
54:17 Concerto No.3 Op.30 in D minor III. Finale - Alla Breve

Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43 / 1934
1:05:42 Introduction: Allegro vivace
1:05:49 Var. I: (Precedente)
1:06:10 Tema: L'istesso tempo
1:06:30 Var. 2: L'istesso tempo
1:06:50 Var. 3: L'istesso tempo
1:07:15 Var. 4: Più vivo
1:07:45 Var. 5: Tempo precedente
1:08:14 Var. 6: L'istesso tempo
1:09:07 Var. 7: Meno mosso, a tempo moderato
1:10:07 Var. 8: Tempo I
1:10:40 Var. 9: L'istesso tempo
1:11:11 Var. 10: L'istesso tempo
1:12:02 Var. 11: Moderato
1:13:14 Var. 12: Tempo di menuetto
1:14:33 Var. 13: Allegro
1:15:03 Var. 14: L'istesso tempo
1:15:49 Var. 15: Più vivo scherzando
1:16:53 Var. 16: Allegretto
1:18:14 Var. 17: [Allegretto]
1:19:57 Var. 18: Andante cantabile
1:22:41 Var. 19: A tempo vivace
1:23:10 Var. 20: Un poco più vivo
1:23:46 Var. 21: Un poco più vivo
1:24:12 Var. 22: Marziale. Un poco più vivo. Alla breve
1:25:52 Var. 23: L'istesso tempo
1:26:41 Var. 24: A tempo un poco meno mosso

Piano Concerto #1 In F Sharp minor, Op. 1 / 1939
1:27:50 Concerto No.1 Op.1 in F Sharp minor I.Vivace
1:40:00 Concerto No.1 Op.1 in F Sharp minor II.Andante
1:45:23 Concerto No.1 Op.1 in F Sharp minor III.Allegro Vivace

Piano Concerto #4 In G minor, Op. 40 / 1941
1:52:49 Concerto No.4 Op.40 in G minor I. Allegro Vivace
2:02:38 Concerto No.4 Op.40 in G minor II.Largo
2:08:42 Concerto No.4 Op.40 in G minor III. Allegro Vivace

Piano : Sergei Rachmaninov
The Philadelphia Orchestra
Conductor : Eugene Ormandy (Concerto Nos.1, 3, 4)
Conductor : Leopold Stokowski (Concerto No.2 & Rhapsody)
Recorded in 1929-40
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Rachmaninoff playing his concertos is a model of severity, power and expressive subtlety. The Philadelphia Orchestra responds to Rachmaninoff's lapidary and majestic playing with a soaring, voluptuous and mysterious sound. The ghostly slow movement is an example of the perfect osmosis between conductor and pianist. These documents are indispensable and it is not acceptable to love Rachmaninoff's concertos without having heard them by their author.

Sergey Vasil’yevich Rachmaninov (1873-1943) - Piano Concerto No.3 by Vladimir Horowitz

[lucymiller]

Rachmaninoff playing his own music.. There are no words..

[stephcats]

My grandfather was an impresario in Cincinnati, and he and Rachmaninoff were friends. I identify deeply with Rachmaninoff's music, and have always thought I must have inherited from my grandfather the commonality of spirit he and Rachmaninoff shared. It is always wonderful to hear R performing his own music.

[phwbooth]

My mother heard Rachmaninoff play in Liverpool, when she was a schoolgirl, round about 1930. The concert had to be held in a cinema, as the Philharmonic Hall was not large enough to accommodate all who wanted to go.

[RolandHuettmann]

He lived near my place, not far, in a villa at Lake Lucerne. Even these old recordings carry his character, his intenseness, his strength, his delicacy. He created another space for musical expressions, he expanded his personal universe. We all live in our own, but he was reaching out.

[felipemateus]

I'm a simple man: I see Rachmaninoff, I click

[dianalee]

If there was ever music dictated directly from God, it’s that exquisite chord progression at the end of the second movement of piano concerto #2. Brings tears to my eyes and joy to my soul every time. And what an honor to hear the composer performing his own. A million thanks to whoever posted this.

[whmitty]

It was 66 years ago at the age of 9 that I first heard Rachmaninov's concerto #3 on an LP. I was at my grandmother's home when she put it on the Hi-Fi. Being a piano teacher she played all manner of music from the classics to jazz. From then on when I'd visit her I'd play it endlessly. To this day it brings a tear to my eye when I hear it. His 2nd concerto is no less moving. I used to tell my grandmother that if I ever became a composer I'd have to write music that sounded like that of Rachmaninov. Well of course that didn't happen.

[enronvaldez]

We are very lucky that the birth of recording technologies overlapped with his performing live. There is a sense of urgency with which he plays n.2 that I haven’t heard in other pianists performances.

[classicalmusicreference]

Rachmaninoff playing his concertos is a model of severity, power and expressive subtlety. The Philadelphia Orchestra responds to Rachmaninoff's lapidary and majestic playing with a soaring, voluptuous and mysterious sound. The ghostly slow movement is an example of the perfect osmosis between conductor and pianist. These documents are indispensable and it is not acceptable to love Rachmaninoff's concertos without having heard them by their author. Click to activate the English subtitles for the *complete presentation* (00:00-04:54)

[colinluke]

I have heard many play these wonderful gems but it is a moving experience to have Sergey himself in our home. My sincere thanks to all concerned for making this possible.

[oakrootm]

Devastatingly beautiful no matter how many times I have heard it. So wonderful to hear it as he intended it.

[mspish]

It is a privilege to be able to listen to the most beautiful music of all time played by Rachmaninoff himself. Such God given talent and expression. Brings tears to so many peoples eyes. Can listen to him all day. What a legacy for us and all future generations. Thank You Sergei!!!

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[anam.vivarelli]

Es un gran privilegio poder escuchar los conciertos interpretados por su autor. Muchas gracias

[ManoelNunesOSan]

That's how a piano piece should be played! Clean, precise, perfectly intelligible, note by note, chord by chord!

[RWinkley]

Thank you so much for sharing these historic and amazing performances. While many of these concerti figure prominently in the repertoire of modern pianists, Rachmaninoff's uncanny ability to bring us into his universe of lyricism and virtuosity is truly unparalleled.

[cedericocosantorini]

Sublimissime Rachmaninov, par Rachmaninov lui-même ! Merci d'avoir partagé ce moment de pur bonheur !!!

Чудо! ❤️❤️❤️Браво, Маэстро, где бы вы ни были!👏👏👏

[bengibson]

This is the premiere of Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini!

[kvxuzfk]

Concerto 3 is my favorite…he could portray the angst of the culture yet the nobility of mankind comes through somehow…my favorite composer!❤️