This is a perfect piece of music in my opinion, I mean it really is: a stunningly beautiful melody, no virtuosity for the sake of virtuosity and the evocation of an in-between state of delicate optimism and that aching but fascinating melancholia we feel the urge to return to over and over again even though it is painful. And all of this breezes by in just over three minutes - as if with each listen you’d always just get a short glimpse at an enchanting but blurry image. I do actually prefer the humble and concise shortness of préludes such as Chopin’s in G major, Scriabin’s in B major op. 11 or this gorgeous one by Rachmaninoff over the grand demeanor of a sonata. But that is just my taste :) Thank you so much for your analysis, Mr. Kilhamn! Your videos are a treasure!
Thank you, I'm glad you like them! That's so well put in writing about this music. I think the short and the long format both have important things to say in different ways, but the miniature genre can absolutely be underrated.
Actually this piece is quite harder than it sounds, it is complicated rhythmically with polyrhythm 3 against 5 and random ornaments here and there... You have to make the melody floating
I’ve always imagined doves when listening to this piece. rachmaninoff had always been my absolute favorite, so it’s always super awesome to see RUclips content on his music
Wonderfully soothing... It's like sailing on a tranquil lake in late autumn. Chilly air breezes thru trembling golden leaves. Love your analysis. Thank you.
11:15 Op. 32 no. 11 is also very calm and soothing, and perphaps one of Rachmaninoff "easiest" pieces. Although it does not have long melodies: it is more like a chorale of sorts
Dear Henrik it is a joy to listen to your analyses. You explain things simply and clearly and your playing is excellent. Thank you for the insight on this piece that I have been playing for some years and suspected some of the things you said but never quite confirmed them with further research. Also in the soothing category of Rachmaninov preludes I would add op.23 no.6 in Eb Major. An analysis of that would be very interesting indeed. Congratulations and thank you for this fantastic content.
Hehe I'm only doing some favourite bits for now, but I might return to more in the future... There is a youtuber who has done the whole set, in a somewhat different style than mine, but might be worth checking out. ruclips.net/video/hBVkzSHHmjY/видео.html
I found your channel the other day and just thought to check if you did this piece and you actually did! Awesome! I really like your analysises of the point. It is also nice to see your production value going up constantly! I don´t know if you would be interested in this but I would love to hear some technical advices on the harder parts of the pieces you present! But anyway great channel!
I love these videos man, they're so insightful, you should do a lot more, I'd like it if you analyzed some Spanish music. I'm playing Triana by Albeniz, why don't you give that a listen
Probably one of the most beautiful solo piano pieces I have heard
This is a perfect piece of music in my opinion, I mean it really is: a stunningly beautiful melody, no virtuosity for the sake of virtuosity and the evocation of an in-between state of delicate optimism and that aching but fascinating melancholia we feel the urge to return to over and over again even though it is painful. And all of this breezes by in just over three minutes - as if with each listen you’d always just get a short glimpse at an enchanting but blurry image.
I do actually prefer the humble and concise shortness of préludes such as Chopin’s in G major, Scriabin’s in B major op. 11 or this gorgeous one by Rachmaninoff over the grand demeanor of a sonata. But that is just my taste :)
Thank you so much for your analysis, Mr. Kilhamn! Your videos are a treasure!
Thank you, I'm glad you like them! That's so well put in writing about this music. I think the short and the long format both have important things to say in different ways, but the miniature genre can absolutely be underrated.
Actually this piece is quite harder than it sounds, it is complicated rhythmically with polyrhythm 3 against 5 and random ornaments here and there... You have to make the melody floating
I’ve always imagined doves when listening to this piece. rachmaninoff had always been my absolute favorite, so it’s always super awesome to see RUclips content on his music
Wonderfully soothing... It's like sailing on a tranquil lake in late autumn. Chilly air breezes thru trembling golden leaves. Love your analysis. Thank you.
11:15 Op. 32 no. 11 is also very calm and soothing, and perphaps one of Rachmaninoff "easiest" pieces. Although it does not have long melodies: it is more like a chorale of sorts
I came on here to mention this. Yes, the B major prelude is a quiet masterpiece that is for me most satisfying.
Wonderful! Loving every ounce of your content, especially the Rachmaninoff pieces
Remarkably beautiful!
Dear Henrik it is a joy to listen to your analyses. You explain things simply and clearly and your playing is excellent. Thank you for the insight on this piece that I have been playing for some years and suspected some of the things you said but never quite confirmed them with further research. Also in the soothing category of Rachmaninov preludes I would add op.23 no.6 in Eb Major. An analysis of that would be very interesting indeed. Congratulations and thank you for this fantastic content.
Thanks for your kind words, I'm so happy to hear that!
First time i’ve listened that beautiful Prelude, I loved the harmonies and the analysis👏👏👏👏
Great analysis!
Thanks!
Ohh this is one of my favourites preludes!!
Wonderful analysis! It would be great to have this whole set analyzed.
Hehe I'm only doing some favourite bits for now, but I might return to more in the future...
There is a youtuber who has done the whole set, in a somewhat different style than mine, but might be worth checking out. ruclips.net/video/hBVkzSHHmjY/видео.html
Thanks. It took me a while to learn this piece but I play it all the time.
I was unfamiliar with this beautiful piece. I only wish I were competent enough to play it. Thanks so much for your analysis an explanations.
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
OMG i was waiting for that one
always amazing
Thank you!
I'm currently learning this, so this upload is perfect for me! Thank you so much
Cool! Enjoying the video so far! 😁
Useful analysis. After listening feel like trying out this piece
Good video as all the content in your chanel, congrats!!!
Thank you, I'm glad you like them! :)
Great video as always!
Hopefully sometime soon you can get around to doing my favorite Rachmaninoff prelude, Op 32 No 10 in B minor.
Practicing it right now :)
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Bravo! Beautiful analysis and so nice played
I found your channel the other day and just thought to check if you did this piece and you actually did! Awesome! I really like your analysises of the point.
It is also nice to see your production value going up constantly!
I don´t know if you would be interested in this but I would love to hear some technical advices on the harder parts of the pieces you present! But anyway great channel!
Great analysis, please consider doing g minor prelude as well
I'm practicing it right now!
I love these videos man, they're so insightful, you should do a lot more, I'd like it if you analyzed some Spanish music. I'm playing Triana by Albeniz, why don't you give that a listen
Thank you! I haven't played much spanish music, but I will check out Triana.
The trill change sounds like Chopin B major Nocturne, I forget the number.
Facts he does the same thing there too you’re right
A cloud came in front of the sun for a moment with that brief visit to g minor, but it was blown past quickly.
What piano do you play? It sounds like a grand!
Great videos! Please tune your piano though 😆