Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 2, Evgeny Kissin HD

Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
Conductor: Myung-Whun Chung
Salle Pleyel, Paris, 19 September, 2014

[santaclaus]

Having ads on this masterpiece is an absolute disgrace to classical music.

[dannyneumann]

This recording makes me understand why Kissin is so famous.

There are so many passages that frankly sound forgettable when other pianists play them, but Kissin gives them life.

What I love about the Rachmaninoff concertos is they're so *psychedelic* -- worlds within worlds -- and his interpretation brings them out.

[winstonllamas]

The audience knew that this was a special performance. The musicians knew this was a special performance. Kissin knew this was a special performance. Every once in a while, perfection is nearly achieved and this performance, from Kissin, from Chung, from the orchestra is just incredible. It rarely, if ever, gets better than this. A performance to savor. What a gift to people who love music.

[jenniferkaden]

listening with my 94 year old father in his final moments. wanting these hauntingly beautiful sounds to take him up to heaven to be reunited with my dear mom💔

[carvanbus]

I heard Rachmaninov play No 2 in early February of 1943. The concert was in Milwaukee, WI. Actually, my mother heard him in concert while pregnant with me. He died in March. It's my favorite piano piece and Kissin plays it to perfection.

[selenemoon]

Sophie is such an angel for introducing us to this piece, now I just have to listen the whole thing!

[plaminga]

It was one of the most memorable day in my life when i've heard Kissin playing this masterpiece in a live performance.

[pocaudraphael]

0:50 1st mvt : solo entry 1:20 orchestra entry 7:00 good part 12:30 coda of the first mvt 13:08 start of mvt 2 adagio sostenuto 17:30 other great part 21:16 small cadenza 24:20 2nd mvt ending 25:55 start of 3rd mvt 27:47 3rd mvt theme (orchestra) 28:25 3rd mvt theme (piano) 36:11 little cadenza before the coda 36:26 coda

[yaserthe]

The transition from the piano at 1:20 to the violins playing the main melody is just out of this world heavenly stuff.

[daokopiano]

I’ve listened to many interpretations of concerto no. 2 but nothing has come close to Kissin’s clean, authentic and passionate interpretation without being too overbearing. This will always remain my favorite musical piece. The emotions, drama, hurt and gentle love portrayed in this piece are out of this world and soul-touching beyond words.
Rachmaninov would be proud.

[alexandrasou]

24:16 this part makes me feel like I've just woken up from what feels like a nap only to discover I'm in heaven. At last I'm feeling peaceful.The sun is setting before me and a cold breeze pushes my hair back. I'm at the edge of a hill and looking down I see a field full of grass and flowers waiting patiently for me to wander through it. I take a step forward with my eyes closed and suddenly I'm in the air. Serenity. Like a feather blown away im floating over this field, so magical. Feels so close yet so far away. It feels like an eternity since I last touched the ground when suddenly I open my eyes and realize I'm laying in this beautiful field. It feels like the softest bed. I close my eyes once again. Im afraid to open them again, I dont want to wake up from this dream.

[paulovianna]

This was my grandpa's favorite. Can't go through the first chords without shedding a lot of tears. God bless him.

[sarapiazza]

I'm lucky to have the most loner job in the world so i can listen to this crying of joy in the middle of a field while i check trees and shrubs with nobody watching

[bdbdbd]

to have an ad inserted into the 2nd movement is the cruelest thing on earth

[go_group_music]

Тот самый случай, когда самое гениальное творение самого великого композитора исполняет самый гениальный пианист. Нет слов!

[iziklevy]

I have to say, the sound and record technician were outstanding here, literally you can distinguish every single note from the piano as well every instrument in the orchestra.

[christinemuscat]

I love how the piano just blends in with the orchestra, and doesn't create a 'banging' noise. This is definitely my favourite interpretation. ☺

[shanobuo]

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful performance!
00:50 I. Moderato
13:06 II. Adagio sostenuto
25:54 III.Allegro scherzando

[carlofischetti]

What i like about this performance most is the balance between the piano and the orchestra, perfect dynamic.

[roobokau]

The greatest of all. Does anyone know that some time back, Kissin was slated by the media and critics for being "too perfect" and "technically immaculate playing" also "monochrome sound with no big picture". You will find many many articles by critics. I never gave a damn about critics. I love him