Mr Tedeschi lives this concerto… you can hear it in every note. My favorite recording has always been the Michaelangeli. This performance is that legendary performance’s equal.
Felicitaciones! Al gran pianista Simón Tedeschi por su magnífica interpretación. Excelente ejecución que demuestra gran virtuosismo y fina expresión en pasajes sutiles. Bendiciones desde México.
Apologies for one more post… I’d be remiss without mentioning the the tremendous collaboration between pianist and orchestra. Every rubato a joy, and perfect connection. I love his orchestra.
This Concerto is "Not Easy at All" to play for pianist, as manner of fact, it is technically and Musically quite challenging, because of its sporadic and incoherent structure, yet , it is just like a Mozaic Artwork, when it is performed accordingly, it really conveys the composer's nostalgic reminiscence of his life, full of unpredictable memories. Mr. Tedeschi has done a Marvelous job in holding this work together, serving as a bridge between Rachmaninoff and the audience to take us to a time travel into many incidences happened in Rachmaninoff's life....the falling of Imperial Russia-WW1, exile from Mother Russia, coming to America, started his career from scratch...etc. There are many places with hauntingly beautiful melodies, reminding us of his different works. Thanks for posting. I enjoyed all three version, the 1926 original, 1928 revision and 1941 final version, each one has magical moments, which are irreplaceable !!! Thanks again!
A lot of what you wrote is alright, but nothing in this masterpiece reminds us of other works of his. None of his works do this. Each is an original. And there is most certainly not anything incoherent in this piece or anything Rachmaninoff composed. Milton Moore
This Stella performance brings to mind why I first fell in LOVE, LOVE, LOVE with this concerto. I am thoroughly convinced it is an ethereal distillation of his previous concertos. Upon my first hearing about thirty-five years ago I was struck by it’s almost bizarre departure from the spirit of his other three. But I was not at all put off in that it is the same genius who decided to venture into the undiscovered regions of his creative psyche. Of course he was right and through the process of heightening it’s power and dynamic by an improved arrangement perfected a concept that pulled together the excitement of a modern jazz idiom. It didn’t take long before it became my favorite of the four. The clincher for me is what I call “The Egyptian oasis theme” introduced by the piano in the first movement and glorified into a fabulous bouquet of sound later in the full orchestra. It is Rachmaninoff at his absolute best! The slow movement describes, perhaps a gorgeous resignation of yearning for the old Russia; his nostalgic, dreamlike exquisiteness of melody and harmonic daring takes us along on a forlorn journey and shows us a towering personality that managed to grow beyond a lost world. The rhythmic verve and vivaciousness of the finale always makes me feel breathless. It’s scintillating, scatting, and audacious scope is quite unlike anything else in the literature. I always look forward to it as a radiant confirmation of the power of this composer’s gift and his pianism that made him peerless among his colleagues. I almost think the slow movement begs to be fleshed out with lyrics, but that’s an altogether different subject. “Music expresses wordless odyssey’s.” PWG
Loved this from the start. Incredible tenderness, clarity of finger work and the musical dynamics. The orchestra balance is gorgeous. Wonderful recording and interesting visual perspectives. Excellent all the way around. Many views ahead.
Ended up here because ABC were playing Sicilienne (Dushkin) and I immediately thought of an exquisite performance of Simon Tedeschi and Sally Walker (flute) - and wanted to find Simon's RUclips channel. Have now subscribed. This is an absolutely inspirational interpretation of this concerto! Everyone commenting here is unanimous in their agreement on the insightful delivery of this epic work.
Forgot a bit about Rach.4. Mr. Tedeschi made it so that I am going to listen to it again.. .and again. . .and again. What a great performance! The conductor and the orchestra are outstanding. Come to think about it: gonna learn to play the piano too. Watching Mr. Tedeschi doing his thing, it shouldn't be difficult at all.
@ Frank De Munter: "It shouldn't be difficult at all?" Oh really? That's because Simon -- with his years of training -- is a true artist and well-trained artists are trained to make it "look easy," even when it's not and regardless of how difficult the piece is. If you've never studied the piano before and unless you're a child prodigy, you won't be playing the Rachmaninov Fourth any time soon, I can guarantee that. Face facts. Or at least the superb way Simon plays it and the full version. There are three movements to this difficult concerto. Unless you're thinking of playing some elementary version with the "best-known melodies" in some tacky arrangement by some editor. It's always best to play the original, authentic version, even though Rachmaninov made revisions to this concerto (1926, 1928, 1941), this version -- the 1941 revision -- is the standard today. Simon's performance with the superb Sydney Symphony Orchestra is my favourite on YT.
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Overshadowed by the 2nd and 3rd concertos, the 4th really deserves to be better known. I think it's just wild, I love it.
Mr Tedeschi lives this concerto… you can hear it in every note. My favorite recording has always been the Michaelangeli. This performance is that legendary performance’s equal.
Honestly my favourite performance of rach 4. Wish this had more recognition.
find Arturo Benedetti Michiliangelo's perfomance )
The best permormance of Rach 4, but for longgg!!! AMAZING
And just 4000 visits...
Serafim Artyushkov alec benjamin
Its terrific just behind no 2 and no 3. It,s much better than no. 1 , but extremely well played and performed here for sure !!!!!
Pianist is absolutely superb! Note the wonderful 5:27 rapport between orchestra and soloist. Well conducted also! Well done!
First movement: 0:00 - 10:35
Second movement: 10:43 - 17:51
Third movement: 17:56 - 27:06
Felicitaciones! Al gran pianista Simón Tedeschi por su magnífica interpretación. Excelente ejecución que demuestra gran virtuosismo y fina expresión en pasajes sutiles. Bendiciones desde México.
09:29 to 10:00 is just heavenly. The best Rach 4 on RUclips.
Apologies for one more post… I’d be remiss without mentioning the the tremendous collaboration between pianist and orchestra. Every rubato a joy, and perfect connection. I love his orchestra.
This Concerto is "Not Easy at All" to play for pianist, as manner of fact, it is technically and Musically quite challenging, because of its sporadic and incoherent structure, yet , it is just like a Mozaic Artwork, when it is performed accordingly, it really conveys the composer's nostalgic reminiscence of his life, full of unpredictable memories. Mr. Tedeschi has done a Marvelous job in holding this work together, serving as a bridge between Rachmaninoff and the audience to take us to a time travel into many incidences happened in Rachmaninoff's life....the falling of Imperial Russia-WW1, exile from Mother Russia, coming to America, started his career from scratch...etc. There are many places with hauntingly beautiful melodies, reminding us of his different works. Thanks for posting. I enjoyed all three version, the 1926 original, 1928 revision and 1941 final version, each one has magical moments, which are irreplaceable !!! Thanks again!
A lot of what you wrote is alright, but nothing in this masterpiece reminds us of other works of his. None of his works do this. Each is an original. And there is most certainly not anything incoherent in this piece or anything Rachmaninoff composed.
Milton Moore
This Stella performance brings to mind why I first fell in LOVE, LOVE, LOVE with this concerto. I am thoroughly convinced it is an ethereal distillation of his previous concertos. Upon my first hearing about thirty-five years ago I was struck by it’s almost bizarre departure from the spirit of his other three. But I was not at all put off in that it is the same genius who decided to venture into the undiscovered regions of his creative psyche. Of course he was right and through the process of heightening it’s power and dynamic by an improved arrangement perfected a concept that pulled together the excitement of a modern jazz idiom. It didn’t take long before it became my favorite of the four. The clincher for me is what I call “The Egyptian oasis theme” introduced by the piano in the first movement and glorified into a fabulous bouquet of sound later in the full orchestra. It is Rachmaninoff at his absolute best! The slow movement describes, perhaps a gorgeous resignation of yearning for the old Russia; his nostalgic, dreamlike exquisiteness of melody and harmonic daring takes us along on a forlorn journey and shows us a towering personality that managed to grow beyond a lost world. The rhythmic verve and vivaciousness of the finale always makes me feel breathless. It’s scintillating, scatting, and audacious scope is quite unlike anything else in the literature. I always look forward to it as a radiant confirmation of the power of this composer’s gift and his pianism that made him peerless among his colleagues. I almost think the slow movement begs to be fleshed out with lyrics, but that’s an altogether different subject. “Music expresses wordless odyssey’s.” PWG
Loved this from the start. Incredible tenderness, clarity of finger work and the musical dynamics. The orchestra balance is gorgeous. Wonderful recording and interesting visual perspectives. Excellent all the way around. Many views ahead.
WOW! what a great performance. Pianist is outstanding and so is the conductor and the orchestra
Amazingly clear from both the soloist and orchestra
Stellar performance of this piece!! Best I have found on youtube actually
Thank you :)
Cristal clear and expressive.
This performance is the best one of Rach 4 in the net.
Great performence! Thank You! Now I can love this concert No.4 too!
Outstanding deserving of a standing ovation !!!!!
Wonderful syncopations, musical, not overblown. Great.
An incredibly poetic rendition of a music of the wildest kind
My favorite of the four piano Concertos. Great performance. It is sad it is so seldom performed.
This is the best performance of Rachmaninov Concerto No.4. The exquisite key touch control and the rich expression of the pianist are so impressive!
Mindbogglingly good performance. What a terrific pianist you are!
Full of fantasy, technical maturity, gorgeous sound...
Con esta interpretación resucitó al insigne compositor ruso...
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THE BEST VERSION OF "RACHMANINOFF 4th Concerto" !!! amazingg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ended up here because ABC were playing Sicilienne (Dushkin) and I immediately thought of an exquisite performance of Simon Tedeschi and Sally Walker (flute) - and wanted to find Simon's RUclips channel. Have now subscribed. This is an absolutely inspirational interpretation of this concerto! Everyone commenting here is unanimous in their agreement on the insightful delivery of this epic work.
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Thank you!
Excellent direction !
Simón Tedeschi se alinea a los legendarios pianistas rusos Emil Gilels, Sviatolav Richter y Lazar Berman...
Incomparably greater
DAMNN this is so amazingly good
Forgot a bit about Rach.4. Mr. Tedeschi made it so that I am going to listen to it again.. .and again. . .and again. What a great performance! The conductor and the orchestra are outstanding. Come to think about it: gonna learn to play the piano too. Watching Mr. Tedeschi doing his thing, it shouldn't be difficult at all.
@ Frank De Munter: "It shouldn't be difficult at all?" Oh really? That's because Simon -- with his years of training -- is a true artist and well-trained artists are trained to make it "look easy," even when it's not and regardless of how difficult the piece is. If you've never studied the piano before and unless you're a child prodigy, you won't be playing the Rachmaninov Fourth any time soon, I can guarantee that. Face facts. Or at least the superb way Simon plays it and the full version. There are three movements to this difficult concerto. Unless you're thinking of playing some elementary version with the "best-known melodies" in some tacky arrangement by some editor. It's always best to play the original, authentic version, even though Rachmaninov made revisions to this concerto (1926, 1928, 1941), this version -- the 1941 revision -- is the standard today. Simon's performance with the superb Sydney Symphony Orchestra is my favourite on YT.
Ah, comedy at its top.
I didnt even know rach 4 existed ngl. Listened to the 2nd and 3rd hundreds of times.
after hearing this performance I am now a fan of the rach 4
The movements are:
I. Allegro vivace
II. Largo
III. Allegro vivace
20:13 - 21:04 ! And if your eyes don't well up at 20:20 - 20:30 then something's wrong with you!
Wow!!!
Right up there with Michelangelo’s recording!
I still prefer the original, but this one is as good as it gets for the 1941 version.
And memorised it all x
Most performing pianists do.
14:40 Is beautiful.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The lead violinist looks familiar. Wasn't he a member of a UK Symphony orchestra once?
Yeah, some scratch band I reckon...
Op.40
Absolutamente insuportável um "corte comercial no meio da execução do concerto!!!
exid