Sergei Rachmaninoff - Moment Musicaux Op . 16 No 4 played on button accordion (bayan)

I finally recorded my own transcription for bayan that is published by Universal Edition Vienna. The score you can get here:
www.universale...
I apologize in advance to all pianists haha, but I had to play this piece.
It was an interesting challenge to write this transcription, because this piece has a pedalized musical texture (as it was composed for the fortepiano in typical Rachmaninov style). Since the accordion does not have a pedal and the tone expires immediately, you have to pedalize the harmonies by long sustained notes in the bass or tenor, just like in an orchestral musical texture or on an organ. As a result, this work on the accordion is a three- to four-voices texture, which makes it impossible to maintain the original tempo. I have chosen a moderate tempo in order to emphasize all the voices and above all, the melody. The most important thing was to bring out and retain Rachmaninov's character.
Thx for listening and best regards from Vienna,
Andy
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I apologize in advance to all pianists 😂 haha, but I had to play this piece.
It was an interesting challenge to write this transcription, because this piece has a pedalized musical texture (as it was composed for the fortepiano by a young and passionate Rachmaninoff). Since the accordion does not have a pedal and the tone expires immediately, you have to pedalize the harmonies by long sustained notes in the bass or tenor, just like in an orchestral musical texture or on an organ. As a result, this work on the accordion has a three- to four-voices texture, which makes it impossible (at least for me) to maintain the original tempo. I have chosen a moderate tempo in order to emphasize all the voices, the dynamics and above all, the melody. The most important thing was to bring out and retain Rachmaninov's character.
Thx for listening and best regards from Vienna,
Andy

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