Love it! Super happy that you took the triplets around 2:00 slower than many pianists. It sounds way less jumbled and messy. Really brings out the beautiful melody!
It is SO refreshing to see a video where the focus is NOT on the performer's face and flamboyant motions. It seems that too many spend more time developing these motions, rather than expressing their emotions in the sound. Other instrumental artists don't do it, I don't know why pianists are so different.
I used to think the same, getting annoyed by the flamboyance and the faces, and still am in some cases, but what I’ve realized is that some of the motions are actually included to reduce tension and therefore aren’t just showy for the sake of it. Also, I think the idea behind making faces is that your entire being is wrapped up in the piece you are playing, making it easier to make performance as captivating as possible. Cheers
This is so beautiful, Mr Barton. I truly love Rachmaninoff's work and I think you may play it the most beautifully and emotionally I've ever heard. Thank you. I listen to this video several times a week!
This is such a beautiful prelude, it makes me think of a Russian street at night with the bells of a Russian church chiming. I love that you are uploading more Rachmaninoff, I am currently learning the 18th variation on a theme of Paganini and was wondering if you could make a tutorial at some point? Cheers
Connor Magatogia I thought about learning it too. Isn't it exhausting to learn and remember all those chords? And how many experiences do you have? I want to know if I can learn it :D
I don't know why but this song, this sound, this recording plays in my soul, as if you, Rachmaninoff and Feurich know my soul -better or as well as I. Sigh.
Mr. Barton, Do you think that heavy weight lifting would be bad for piano technique in any way? Are you familiar with any professional instrumentalists who lift heavy weights weekly? I study classical piano and am one day hoping to make it my career but I also want to start lifting weights for the health benefits (increased bone density, better heart and CNS health). I already do cardio 3 times a week. I've watched a ton of your videos and have specifically learned quite a bit from your Chopin op. 25 no. 6 tutorials. Thank you very much!
One of my favourite pieces. Alas, the only way I can play it is with a 1904 piano-roll, on my 1915 pedal-powered player-piano. The roll has the expression marked on it, but not as smoothly or naturally as when a real pianist plays it. I have two other antique piano-rolls based on the Prelude: "Russian Rag" and "Boogie Woogie Russian Rag". But nothing can match the power of the original. Especially in YOUR hamds, Paul.
I’ve only looked at this piece and played a little, never actually practiced, but maybe try not clearing until the next bass note? I’m really not sure. Sometimes it helps to record, cause when you are listening it’s easier to tell when the right time to clear is
This is a very fast piece so I am surprised he is sight reading it and not from memory. I am not a pianist myself so I cannot comment on the technique. He played it very well, except the intro base needed a bit more pause and depth. They represent the bells of moscow so they should dominate the piece and set the mood for the whole piece.
Paul will not be "sight reading" which is playing something not previously read. He will have spent a long time learning and practising this piece as would anyone.
Sergei Rachmaninov's last performance was in my home town of Knoxville, TN USA in 1946 or so, just after the end of WWII There is a memorial placed downtown Knoxville for him.
I enjoyed every moment of it! Thanks a lot! By the way, I also enjoyed a lot your version of "Twelve Small Preludes" (or words to that effect) of Bach and I beg you to play Bach more and more and more! Thank you.
This piece should not be played like a metronome and you can really rip those 8ths. Rach was a romantic era composer and himself played his own compositions differently according to how he felt that particular performance.
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This was my last piano recital at age 15. I am now 84 yrs old. Never forgot this piece.
Love it! Super happy that you took the triplets around 2:00 slower than many pianists. It sounds way less jumbled and messy. Really brings out the beautiful melody!
It is SO refreshing to see a video where the focus is NOT on the performer's face and flamboyant motions. It seems that too many spend more time developing these motions, rather than expressing their emotions in the sound. Other instrumental artists don't do it, I don't know why pianists are so different.
I used to think the same, getting annoyed by the flamboyance and the faces, and still am in some cases, but what I’ve realized is that some of the motions are actually included to reduce tension and therefore aren’t just showy for the sake of it. Also, I think the idea behind making faces is that your entire being is wrapped up in the piece you are playing, making it easier to make performance as captivating as possible. Cheers
That bass sounds like thunder at 2:44
humm your piano its so good to hear. And you play at the same level of your piano. Amazing!!!
He plays at the level of a Bösendorfer (:
Thank you Paul! When learning a new piece I always look to see if you have played it for us as your interpretations are always fso so good.
This is so beautiful, Mr Barton. I truly love Rachmaninoff's work and I think you may play it the most beautifully and emotionally I've ever heard. Thank you. I listen to this video several times a week!
This piano's sound iss so beautifully calming, even on this piece. I can't believe it.
Bravo!!!
Hey Paul, I really enjoyed your Rachmaninoff series and I would like to make a request: Kreisler-Rachmaninoff- Liebesleid.
Thank you in advance.
This piece is so beautiful. I once had the opportunity to accompany a violin with this piece. It's gorgeous
Someone is lying, but it's only march.
*triggered*
Holy mother of God, this is soul shuttering, superb piece
Finally!! Thank you for recording it. Amazing performance 💕
You and rubinstein are my inspiration to play the piano
You should listen to seong Jin cho
Best I've heard yet!
Impeccable sight reading maestro
It was always a good idea to play Rachmaninoff on a Feurich grand
Bravo Paul!
This is such a beautiful prelude, it makes me think of a Russian street at night with the bells of a Russian church chiming. I love that you are uploading more Rachmaninoff, I am currently learning the 18th variation on a theme of Paganini and was wondering if you could make a tutorial at some point? Cheers
gorgeous piece and performance
Beautiful your interpretation
wrong chord on 3:32? Just checking if I still have a good ear. Otherwise. Goosebumps. Great performance!
Yes you do
I'm learning this piece right now!! Its so fun to learn and play!
Connor Magatogia I thought about learning it too. Isn't it exhausting to learn and remember all those chords? And how many experiences do you have? I want to know if I can learn it :D
the chords are irritating to learn at first, the fast parts are quite easy because they follow patterns
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Bravo, Paul !
I don't know why but this song, this sound, this recording plays in my soul, as if you, Rachmaninoff and Feurich know my soul -better or as well as I. Sigh.
Paul are you gonna ever make a tutorial on Chopins polonaise in A flat major? The octaves part and the little trills with 4&5 are brutal!!
C7 Z Z theres only the way of memozizing its and moving your left hand in circles to execute it
Bravo!!!!!!
Amazing sound!!!!!!
You have to do "the lark" made by Glinka
Can you please make a tutorial of your kind for this legendary piece?
So nice, the word for this Ahhhhh.
My gosh your so very talented Mr Barton👍
russian bells in thailand :)
yes! :)
Не только в Тайланде, а во всем мире, господин Плеханов!
Finally!!
He's actually played this prelude before on his channel, it's just old.
amir noormohammad •_•
You're pretty good at sight-reading - - - well done!
Mr. Barton, Do you think that heavy weight lifting would be bad for piano technique in any way? Are you familiar with any professional instrumentalists who lift heavy weights weekly? I study classical piano and am one day hoping to make it my career but I also want to start lifting weights for the health benefits (increased bone density, better heart and CNS health). I already do cardio 3 times a week. I've watched a ton of your videos and have specifically learned quite a bit from your Chopin op. 25 no. 6 tutorials. Thank you very much!
I do and it doesn't help.
Look up Kimiko Ishizaka. As far as I heard, she is a weight lifter and still plays the piano beautifully.
One of my favourite pieces. Alas, the only way I can play it is with a 1904 piano-roll, on my 1915 pedal-powered player-piano. The roll has the expression marked on it, but not as smoothly or naturally as when a real pianist plays it.
I have two other antique piano-rolls based on the Prelude: "Russian Rag" and "Boogie Woogie Russian Rag". But nothing can match the power of the original. Especially in YOUR hamds, Paul.
Sounded great
can anyone give me a tip for when to switch the pedal? i feel like i switch it too much and it doesn’t allow the bass to carry
I’ve only looked at this piece and played a little, never actually practiced, but maybe try not clearing until the next bass note? I’m really not sure. Sometimes it helps to record, cause when you are listening it’s easier to tell when the right time to clear is
Try half-pedalling to sustain the bass! (Not sure if this is still relevant for you tho)
very nice!
This is a very fast piece so I am surprised he is sight reading it and not from memory.
I am not a pianist myself so I cannot comment on the technique. He played it very well, except the intro base needed a bit more pause and depth. They represent the bells of moscow so they should dominate the piece and set the mood for the whole piece.
Paul will not be "sight reading" which is playing something not previously read. He will have spent a long time learning and practising this piece as would anyone.
@@robertvanruyssevelt7159 i think he can sead reading like Lisitsa
Excellent
Sergei Rachmaninov's last performance was in my home town of Knoxville, TN USA in 1946 or so, just after the end of WWII There is a memorial placed downtown Knoxville for him.
Great!
Always reminds me of Pottersville in "Its a wonderlife"
What about the prelude moment musicaux op 16 no 4 in E minor ?
Please! make a tutorial of gavotte en rondeau rachmaninoff arrangement
I enjoyed every moment of it! Thanks a lot! By the way, I also enjoyed a lot your version of "Twelve Small Preludes" (or words to that effect) of Bach and I beg you to play Bach more and more and more! Thank you.
Speed, slow down a bit. Please keep in mind that your interpretation of, "la sapin" is my favorite.
Paul, please Make New video - Chopin's etude op 10 no 4!
You tell them Rachmaninoff !
Like a boss!
^..^~~
The wrong notes at 3:32 hurt so bad
Think that’s a good tempo in the agitato section. Often it is performed too fast, so that the beautiful harmonics can’t be heard
LA Campanella
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I find 2:32 much too fast in this recording. Those are 8ths, not 16ths.
This piece should not be played like a metronome and you can really rip those 8ths. Rach was a romantic era composer and himself played his own compositions differently according to how he felt that particular performance.
Bravo!!!