I definitely prefer this tempo to the crazy speed that most others seem to use. It really adds another layer to the pre-existent darkness. Lovely performance, Richter. You own Rachmaninov's second.
@enilegnave21 yea he REALLY slowed this one down, i think the melody is more resonant that way, even rachmaninoffs tempo (CHALLENGING THE COMPOSER??!!! BLASPHEMY!) seems a bit ridiculous to me, and i say this with the upmost respect, its just the melody seems to lack the same depth at his speed, i unno maybe im crazy
@superbemaison Valentina Lisitsa plays it above the orchestra from beginning to end. She does play it in the mode of Rachmaninoff, much faster than this, and I love both the slow and the fast versions. Nothing can take away from the beauty of this piece. Check out Valentina, you will not be disappointed.
merci infiniment je ne suis pas pianiste mais je me demande qui possede un jeu a la fois aussi clair,aussi limpide, aussi puisant lorsqu il le faut, aussi sensible et virtuose, et d une telle intensite emotionnelle. J adore michelangeli mais il me touche bien moins dans ce repertoire.
I know everyone raves about this recording but it's always seemed to me a little sentimentalized. Beginning is VERY slow and notey, the big E-flat melody is overly rubato in a not very natural way, there are a lot of capricious tempo changes for instance in the alla marcia. Of course Richter was a monster pianist, but I think there are many better versions. I grew up on Rubinstein/Richter so I guess I'm used to it, and I do like the wind-in-your-face aspect of that one.
@gtimny Horowitz did learn this whole concerto (although not recorded). It's presumed he learned this before Rachmaninoff Concerto No. 3 and performed it in Russia during his conservatory days. There is a documentary where he plays one small section and apparently it's something he does in the comfort of his own home, unwilling to put it on record or performance. However, Horowitz grew up in a different time, where musicians had a concept of respect. Probably why he refused to perform it.
@gtimny Much like how Richter was unwilling to record the fourth and third concertos. Horowitz was unwilling to record the first and second. Arthur Rubinstein took the Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini while the fourth was not performed because of its confusing nature.
@XeDolceQuestaMusica The Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18 was composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff (1 April 1873 – 28 March 1943) between the autumn of 1900 and April 1901. So he was 28.
Yeah!!! The best interpreter of Rachmaninoff ever. i am overwhelmed by the grandeur of this music. Simply awesome! He has just the right balance of technical brilliance and emotion
Yeah!!! The best interpreter of Rachmaninoff ever. i am overwhelmed by the grandeur of this music. Simply awesome! He has just the right balance of technical brilliance and emotion.
just like Rach's Prelude op.32, Richter's interpretation of concerto 2 is so VERY much better than any of the many other interpretations I've listened to...even Rachmaninoffs own interpretation doesn't even come close -how is that possible ?
@maasai123456789 Rachmaninoff performing his second concerto IS, that is how Rach expressed it, never an "interpretation". Richter is a genius but never better than Rach, impossible :)
@JDL615 I wouldn't agree on that. Rachmaninoff never thought of himself as the best interpretor for this pieces. Remember when Horowitz played Rachs 3rd piano concerto? Rachmaninoff refused to play it ever after because he said there is no way someone could play it better than Horowitz did. So of course a composer had something in mind when he wrote his pieces but they still can be overruled. So did Horowitz and I think also so did Richter here though Rach never said it
@DrCockX Although Rachmaninoff had great admiration for Horowitz's performance of his 3rd Concerto which he heard him play in New York in 1928 (in fact he accompanied him at a second piano in the basement of Steinway's and alleged said "he swallowed it whole," Rachmaninoff certainly did not stop playing the piece. In fact, Rachmaninoff didn't record the piece until 1939 (with Ormandy and Philadelphia) and played it many times in performance before and after.
I have one thing to say: every time i hear a very good interpretation of a masterpiece i look at the uploader and its truecrypt!! well done man! :D keep doing it to let us hear real music!!!
..what a pity that he never played the third concerto in d minor op.30,it surely would have been the 'jenissei' of all performances: broad powerful majestic approach and according to Richter´s talent always from the bird´s-eye view.i heard the Sanderling performance for the first time,marvellous!
Truecrypt....your recordings bring tears to my eyes...listening to this...power...It's fantastic...
Richter was one of a kind and rightfully so....I can never get bored of listening to him, and the shivers that run up and down my spine every time I hear him will never stop.
Thank you truecrypt, and thank you, Richter, for...bringing happiness to my life when I need it
@dusica9 mine too.richter is the greater interpreter of all time...i say that because i believe that liszt was the greatest pianist ever...richter is 2nd,but still the best ;)
in the recapitulation of the main theme at 7:00 onwards, i can really feel the exchange of 'blows' between the piano and the orchestra and its balance.
this is the correct speed the beginning of this movement should be played ( moderato). Some do it faster but really you can feel more the power of the main theme with this tempo. the entrance of orchestra is also the most grand and majestic I ever heard.
Aynd Rand is a writer whose novel ATLAS SHRUGGED is the second most read book of all time after THE BIBLE. My favorite novel of Rand's is WE, THE LIVING which was made into a memorable Italian film entitled NOI VIVI. She also wrote the tremendnously influential novel THE FOUNTAINHEAD, made into a movie starring Gregory Peck. She was a philosopher whose interviews are on YouTube.
This version is so dynamic. I would say it's my favorite, except the recording is too old, and the main climax theme is too herky jerky for my taste, but i blame that on the string section, or conductor, not Richter.
Rachmaninoff wrote this as he was leaving Russia forever; he recorded his memories, and It speaks of his love of his country, of its decline into decadence; it brings its listeners back to the most beautiful moments which eternity cannot deny, herein encased forever in music Russia will someday have to answer for and for all the beautiful people that it destroyed with atheistic communism.
Considering he wrote this piece 17 years before communists came to power in Russia, Rakhmaninov surely could make a lot of money prophecizing instead of playing his ass off on countless performances.
It took me a couple of listens to get used to this concerto, largely because everyone else I hear plays this so fast....but truly, this is my favorite version. His slow playing is so lyrical, and of course, he turns it on whenever he wants to and plays with clarity, precision, power, and speed where appropriate. A beautiful rendition of this amazing work.
Sviatoslav Richter was the greatest pianist of the 20th century. A true Russian with a great heart, superlative technique, and a massive intelligence.
Actually, Rachmaninov was Tatar; so?... In the world of serious music [classical music (?)] nationality does not matter. Obviously, people have the right to be proud of their national or ethnic contributions to the advancement of arts that support humanity. Let's agree that serious arts rise above political boundaries. Thanks for your comment.
richter belongs surely to the top 10 of the piano world,but you cant say he´s better than horowitz or michelangeli or rubinstein.all of them do play on the highest level but they all have different skills and likings and they all play some composers very well others not as that,but they all do have one common thing---->they re able to catch and fascinate the audience! :))
Thank you Mr or Ms kajohada for speaking that I wanted speak, but cann't because of wrong English. I feel exactly same as you . It is nonsense to say Richter was greatest. Arrau, Horowitz, Richter, Gilels, Michelangeli, Gulda, Gould, Argerich, Pollini. All are in class by themself. We need them all in piano history, because noone play like any of them, and each is superb in own right and fascinate the audience.
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Therefore, I think my piano teacher talked bologna when he said Richter was greatest 20th century pianist. Furthermore, for me, Richter does not sound specially Russian. I am personally not big fan of his tone. I think Gilels had golden Russian tone, although. Sorry, always wrong English and silly opinion, but thank you because you spoke my mind.
the older richter got the better was his tone on the piano.i remember a concert he played brahms sonata op.2 among others,that was the most tremendous pianoplay i ve ever heard.yes i adore him very much!
Just what are you trying to say? It's not nonsense to describe someone as "greatest of the century"! If one had to name "greatest of 19th century", I'd say Liszt; 20th century, Richter. Of course there are many other fine ones, each with their own unique gifts. What makes Richter great is that everything he played was fabulous. You can always nitpick about some things, but I couldn't make that statement about every great artist. Arrau could be fussy and dry, especially late in his career--
Horowitz was sometimes bombastic, his tone could be harsh (Richter's--never!), and I was never a big fan of his Chopin (though I love his Scriabin and Rachmaninov--he got the theatricality in Liszt which not every pianist does). Michelangeli's interpretations were sometimes downright strange--but he did some things wonderfully (such as Bach-Busoni Chaconne), and he never gave many concerts. There are many fine artists, though that ought to be better known, and I'm finding them here on YouTube!
As for Pollini, frankly I find him cold. Often he just rushes through the music, often missing its beauty and poetry. He's best in music that's brilliant but not emotional. Frankly I've come to love Argerich. One accepts her on her terms--and then has to admit she's fabulous! Some other great women pianists are Hess, Haskil, Novaes, Pires (she does a beautiful Schumann Concerto). No, of course Richter isn't the only great pianist. But if I had to name 1 I couldn't do without, it'd be R
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Sorry, then I feel you yourself almost saying that I am trying to say, but cann't because of wrong English. By your own admision," No, of course Richter isn't the only great pianist. But if I had to name 1 I couldn't do without, it'd be R." So then, I can suppose you claim R as greatest 20th century pianist on basis of that last sentence? And perhaps on that basis alone?
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I, as naive I am as, don't feel everything R played was fabulous. For example, the one you named, Chopin #4 etude, although it may sounded fabulous to you, to my ears is only crazy fast and nothing else. I don't care to hear again. Another example. I think we both heard #1 scherzo by Chopin played by R. I thought it was interseting, but by no means fabulous. I might listen to that again in five years.
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I thought Pollini recording on youtube of same work fabulous, as well as Horowitz live recording, also on youtube. But "fabulous" is only subjective, of course. Nobody else have to feel Pollini and Horowitz recordings fabulous at all. Oh well, be that as may, I couldn't do without all great pianists, not only R.
It's easy to say Richter is one of the greatest pianist (if not the) of the 20th century (recorded) because he played works from Bach to Prokofiev and even one Berg work. He developed a wonderful tone and phrasing (most evident in Schumann I think) and the tone was rounded even at fortissimo volume. I remember the 3rd movement of Grieg for this more than his Rach. It was at times overpowering but rarely harsh. Sometimes he didn't play well but he knew that and always strived for better.
I am in total agreement with first clause of your first sentence. Richter is one of the greatest pianist (IF not the) of the 20th century (recorded). I cann't doubt that for one second. I have been Richter lover and admirerer ever since became familiar with piano music. Sorry, wrong English but thank you for agree with me.
Not really, some of Richter's Chopin and Liszt were subpar, and his technique apparently couldn't handle the tempos he chose in the transcendental etudes.
I'm not saying an artist should have perfection, simply pointing what you say is untrue.
This is one of the only best performances by richter, the others are nonsense. He took his time to feel this. And i am so thankful for this recording. Rach really made the piece cause him to surrender his technique to the music. I love it.
I LOVE that part. Richter played this very well. I mean yeah the tempo's different than the Bronfman recording that I'm used to, but I like it. That section that I mentoined...especially when the main melody starts playing...it sounds so...Russian, LOL, pretty primitive approach to it...especially since the composer was Russian (duh). No, but it sounds very danceable, especially with that piano part in the background. Rachmaninoff is one of my favorite composers!
Well...Yefim Bronfman recorded it, too. He did a phenomenal recording, especially since it's newer so you can hear the parts a lot better, since Salonen's conducting. Russians always seem to play this better! Richter was Russian...Bronfman was Russian..so it makes sense! :P
NO NO. Bronfman is not Russian right? He is born in Tashkent. He educate in Israel and America, so does not playing really Russian, right? Sorry, wrong English.
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Also Richter is not real Russian right? He is born in Ukraine. Ukraine is Russia? But Richter playing more Richter than Russia, no? I think yes. Sorry, again wrong English and wrong question.
That's not the only thing that's wrong. Richter was born in Ukraine (Zhitomir), but it was then the Russian Empire (and later USSR until 1991). Richter had mixed German-Swedish-Russian ancestry, but just listen to his playing...all of the hallmarks are there of the glorious Russian school of piano-playing. No one could play Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Scriabin, or Prokofiev better than Richter. Richter was not just the greatest Russian pianist, he was the greatest of entire 20th century!!!
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Oh, it is my teacher! I am very happy that I saw you again this soon. So my teacher will be not only my piano teacher, but also my history teacher. I see, thank you for history lesson. I was silly. Richter is Russian after all, just as Bronfman is Russian. Sorry, for ridiculous mistake and also wrong English.
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And because you are piano teacher, please teach me how to listen to all hallmarks of glorious Russian school of piano-playing in Richter playing. Also please teach me how I can reach conclusion that Richter was the greatest number one pianist of 20th century, for example why he is greater than Gilels, why he is greater than Michelangeli, etc. But don't please forget, you still owe me performance of Islamey that is better than Lang Lang's performance of Islamey which you will upload on youtube!
Dear Himitsunosallychan, It would take a book to adequately express Richter's greatness. The easier way is--just listen! I have been finding the glories of his playing right here on YouTube. Richter thought deeply about everything he played. He had a huge technique (just hear him play Chopin Etude Op 10 #4) which was always at the service of the music-- in fact EVERYTHING Richter did was FOR THE MUSIC. No swaying all over the place or facial contortions like Lang Lang.
Sorry, I don't play Islamey. I am too busy teaching these days to do much performing. But I guess I am a pretty good teacher as many of my students have won competitions and played in prestigious concert venues like Carnegie Hall in NY. I had a picture of Lang Lang in my studio for a long time because many of my students are Chinese and he is a good role model for them. One of the best things about Lang Lang is he gets my students to practice! But I won't let them do that extraneous stuff!
Soami is too tactful, sallychan, to properly handle your silly sarcasm, so let me help you to appreciate Richters supremacy in the field of piano playing. If you were an old person, like me, I would suggest going to a podiatrist and cleaning up wax in your ears, but since you are obviously a child, just grow up. There is no guarantee, of course, but this is your only chance. I might also bequest my brain to you, but you need to move fast, before some museum grabs it :-)
As I said earlier. This is music. Period. For ever!
cejono 6 days ago
I definitely prefer this tempo to the crazy speed that most others seem to use. It really adds another layer to the pre-existent darkness. Lovely performance, Richter. You own Rachmaninov's second.
mwakin2 2 weeks ago
Richter performed The best Rach 2 ever - the orchestra is not quite up to his level but it works
StanGay 3 weeks ago
@StanGay Well, what orchestra is it? Thank you.
Gheorgyi 1 day ago
отлично !
vitafortuna 2 months ago
Ah....this would be a great one to put together all in one piece with the longer youtube video allowance....
GetMeThere1 2 months ago
SVIATOSLAV RICHTER! A PURE GENIUS
iguarni 3 months ago 3
i prefer this one, everytime i listen to the beginning it makes me cry...
oboepera77 3 months ago 4
Richter plays this twice as slowly as Rachmaninoff.
Not complaining, I like it slow, too. ;-D
enilegnave21 3 months ago 2
@enilegnave21 yea he REALLY slowed this one down, i think the melody is more resonant that way, even rachmaninoffs tempo (CHALLENGING THE COMPOSER??!!! BLASPHEMY!) seems a bit ridiculous to me, and i say this with the upmost respect, its just the melody seems to lack the same depth at his speed, i unno maybe im crazy
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enilegnave21 3 months ago
the warsaw one is my favorite.lots of fireand subtlety combined.this one is more laid back.
bobbyearl60 4 months ago
wowwwww fortisisisisisisimo?!?!
lovellespice 4 months ago
Richter is the only one playing this piece ABOVE the orchestra from beginning to end.
Compare with
32pianists play Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No2 1st mvmt on YT...NO COMMENT
superbemaison 4 months ago 2
@superbemaison Valentina Lisitsa plays it above the orchestra from beginning to end. She does play it in the mode of Rachmaninoff, much faster than this, and I love both the slow and the fast versions. Nothing can take away from the beauty of this piece. Check out Valentina, you will not be disappointed.
enilegnave21 3 months ago
What a pianist!
What a performance!
tsoustel 5 months ago
Better than the DG recording in my opinion
awesomekapownoises23 5 months ago
merci infiniment je ne suis pas pianiste mais je me demande qui possede un jeu a la fois aussi clair,aussi limpide, aussi puisant lorsqu il le faut, aussi sensible et virtuose, et d une telle intensite emotionnelle. J adore michelangeli mais il me touche bien moins dans ce repertoire.
acanthe83 6 months ago
Awesome playing.TY t c. for posting.
paulostroff99 6 months ago
In my opinion, after having listened to thousands of recordings, richter is the greatest pianist who ever lived
awesomekapownoises23 6 months ago 4
@awesomekapownoises23 maybe you're right!!!!!! he is a legend!
iguarni 5 months ago
Easily the greatest concerto in history
SepiaLatimanus 7 months ago
Замечательная сила и органичность воплощения, интерпретации.
Любые детали подчинены этому и вторичны.
Искренняя благодарность truecrypt.
Wonderful power and naturalness of the embodiment and interpretation.
Another details are subordinated and secondary now.
My gratitude to truecrypt.
MrNaciketas 7 months ago
A legendary pianist!
iguarni 8 months ago 2
Vladimir Horowitz once said: "Of the Russian pianists, I like only one, Richter."
Edou467 9 months ago 5
I know everyone raves about this recording but it's always seemed to me a little sentimentalized. Beginning is VERY slow and notey, the big E-flat melody is overly rubato in a not very natural way, there are a lot of capricious tempo changes for instance in the alla marcia. Of course Richter was a monster pianist, but I think there are many better versions. I grew up on Rubinstein/Richter so I guess I'm used to it, and I do like the wind-in-your-face aspect of that one.
gtimny 9 months ago
@gtimny Horowitz did learn this whole concerto (although not recorded). It's presumed he learned this before Rachmaninoff Concerto No. 3 and performed it in Russia during his conservatory days. There is a documentary where he plays one small section and apparently it's something he does in the comfort of his own home, unwilling to put it on record or performance. However, Horowitz grew up in a different time, where musicians had a concept of respect. Probably why he refused to perform it.
tchykovsky 8 months ago
@gtimny Much like how Richter was unwilling to record the fourth and third concertos. Horowitz was unwilling to record the first and second. Arthur Rubinstein took the Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini while the fourth was not performed because of its confusing nature.
tchykovsky 8 months ago
Superb! TY truecrypt for posting.
paulostroff99 9 months ago
ganz tolle musikstück, danke sehr herr Rachmaninov!!!!
1949mire 9 months ago
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MrANTONIOS383 11 months ago
Does anyone know how old was Rachmaninov when he wrote this concerto?
XeDolceQuestaMusica 11 months ago
@XeDolceQuestaMusica The Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18 was composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff (1 April 1873 – 28 March 1943) between the autumn of 1900 and April 1901. So he was 28.
German1184 11 months ago
@German1184 Thank you!
XeDolceQuestaMusica 11 months ago
Darn, this is good.
inazuma3gou 1 year ago
Rachmaninoff and Richter, the meeting of the titans.
simcha181818 1 year ago 9
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Yeah!!! The best interpreter of Rachmaninoff ever. i am overwhelmed by the grandeur of this music. Simply awesome! He has just the right balance of technical brilliance and emotion
dododumpling1 1 year ago
Yeah!!! The best interpreter of Rachmaninoff ever. i am overwhelmed by the grandeur of this music. Simply awesome! He has just the right balance of technical brilliance and emotion.
dododumpling1 1 year ago
just like Rach's Prelude op.32, Richter's interpretation of concerto 2 is so VERY much better than any of the many other interpretations I've listened to...even Rachmaninoffs own interpretation doesn't even come close -how is that possible ?
Richter's a genius, the master of masters
maasai123456789 1 year ago
@maasai123456789 Rachmaninoff performing his second concerto IS, that is how Rach expressed it, never an "interpretation". Richter is a genius but never better than Rach, impossible :)
JDL615 1 year ago
@JDL615 I wouldn't agree on that. Rachmaninoff never thought of himself as the best interpretor for this pieces. Remember when Horowitz played Rachs 3rd piano concerto? Rachmaninoff refused to play it ever after because he said there is no way someone could play it better than Horowitz did. So of course a composer had something in mind when he wrote his pieces but they still can be overruled. So did Horowitz and I think also so did Richter here though Rach never said it
DrCockX 9 months ago
@DrCockX Although Rachmaninoff had great admiration for Horowitz's performance of his 3rd Concerto which he heard him play in New York in 1928 (in fact he accompanied him at a second piano in the basement of Steinway's and alleged said "he swallowed it whole," Rachmaninoff certainly did not stop playing the piece. In fact, Rachmaninoff didn't record the piece until 1939 (with Ormandy and Philadelphia) and played it many times in performance before and after.
gtimny 9 months ago
wow !!! very good !!!
MUHAHA3799 1 year ago
Эта прокрасная музыка вызывает бурю эмоций! Я в восторге!
isemenova73 1 year ago 2
I have one thing to say: every time i hear a very good interpretation of a masterpiece i look at the uploader and its truecrypt!! well done man! :D keep doing it to let us hear real music!!!
RavelDebussy 1 year ago 2
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GeorginaMMiller 1 year ago
Spectacular Richter playing Rachmaninoff in his magnum opus, the best!
marcosvela1 1 year ago
..what a pity that he never played the third concerto in d minor op.30,it surely would have been the 'jenissei' of all performances: broad powerful majestic approach and according to Richter´s talent always from the bird´s-eye view.i heard the Sanderling performance for the first time,marvellous!
berlinzerberus 1 year ago
Simpl1 marvelous ,It's my favrout concerto.Played buy the best pianiste who understand rachmaninov more than any pianistes.
loboris1995 1 year ago
@loboris1995 Sorry fore my english.
loboris1995 1 year ago
the concert if all concerts!
BeelovesArt 1 year ago
no matter how much Messiaen,Finnissy,Boulez and Birtwhistle I hear this will always make us succumb.
lovesGenet 1 year ago
quelle version, je la prefere a rachmaninov jouant son propre concerto, c'est dire..
elle me procure des frissons et me touche jusqu'au fond de mes entrailles
gustav1911 1 year ago 2
Truecrypt....your recordings bring tears to my eyes...listening to this...power...It's fantastic...
Richter was one of a kind and rightfully so....I can never get bored of listening to him, and the shivers that run up and down my spine every time I hear him will never stop.
Thank you truecrypt, and thank you, Richter, for...bringing happiness to my life when I need it
achilless 1 year ago 3
I love how he takes his time with those opening chords, the grandeur of his playing is absolutely fantastic
werq34ac 1 year ago 9
Mon premier contact avec Rachmaninov, Richter et la musique... il y a longtemps. De loin la meilleure version... peut-être insurpassable!
MarioLubenov 1 year ago
@MarioLubenov : Svetlanov's version is even better, in my opinion... they very close, anyway, but Svetlanov's sound more gentle, more Slavic, I think
francorussie2 1 year ago
@francorussie2
Slavic is gentle?
Was Rachmaninov "gentle"?
ciliaspippi 1 year ago
There are occasional conflicts with the conductor and Richter. But Richter's inside personality is just too powerful.
vcpeach 1 year ago
it's simply the best interpretation of this piece.
stefthe80 1 year ago 2
@stefthe80 FOR SURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sviatoslav is a legendary pianist!!
iguarni 1 year ago
it's simply the best interpretation of this piece.
stefthe80 1 year ago
My favorite interpretation.
dusica9 2 years ago 24
@dusica9 What about the Warsaw one?
tsvetkovprelude 4 months ago
@dusica9 mine too.richter is the greater interpreter of all time...i say that because i believe that liszt was the greatest pianist ever...richter is 2nd,but still the best ;)
dichidi1 2 months ago
Great composer! Great music! Great player! Much emotions!!
Razgadaika 2 years ago 37
It makes me wonder what would have happened if he would have learned the 3rd...
beaverteeth92 2 years ago
sretan novi dan
happy new day
JUGAopet 2 years ago
the most 'russian' sounding interpretation i heard of this piece
jjg7 2 years ago 3
both richter and sanderling seem to hav a great understanding of this piece
Prepared2Die 2 years ago
in the recapitulation of the main theme at 7:00 onwards, i can really feel the exchange of 'blows' between the piano and the orchestra and its balance.
jjg7 2 years ago
this is the correct speed the beginning of this movement should be played ( moderato). Some do it faster but really you can feel more the power of the main theme with this tempo. the entrance of orchestra is also the most grand and majestic I ever heard.
jjg7 2 years ago 5
Does anyone know where you can download this piece played by Richter?
d0md0mt0mt0m 2 years ago
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elvoli 2 years ago
Je préfère la version que Richter a enregistré avec Wislocki. De toutes façons aucun autre pianiste n'a égalé cette superbe version.
TheLamsing 2 years ago
I feel like I just got punched in the stomach.
BOSOX9004 2 years ago 10
Never heard such a huge power, incredible interpretation. Where can I buy this ?
Shyrk 2 years ago 8
what a beautifull concert:)
bravo!
AnnMarry19 2 years ago 7
WHAT A HUGE POWER!!!!!!
laqin007 2 years ago 7
I agree, I thinnk to play rachmaninov, you have to have such power, yet such subtle understanding of the nuances involved.... beautiful
ciliaspippi 2 years ago 4
I love the strength and clarity of this playing
ijr2 2 years ago 6
Besides, I generally don't associate this piece with communism, let alone Russia, ever since I saw it cited in Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead.
salvo711 2 years ago 3
The boy on the bicycle is the best part, man!
Kurtyoungblood 2 years ago
why would you.. he left Russia because of the revolution in 1917.
dcstudio 2 years ago
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This was Ayn Rand's favorite composition; she often said it was representative of man's heroism and triumph.
billyguns2 2 years ago
It is also my favourite one, and many others'... By the way, who is Ayn Rand?
cives 2 years ago
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Aynd Rand is a writer whose novel ATLAS SHRUGGED is the second most read book of all time after THE BIBLE. My favorite novel of Rand's is WE, THE LIVING which was made into a memorable Italian film entitled NOI VIVI. She also wrote the tremendnously influential novel THE FOUNTAINHEAD, made into a movie starring Gregory Peck. She was a philosopher whose interviews are on YouTube.
billyguns2 2 years ago
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Sorry for all the typographical errors in my last comment; I type too fast.
billyguns2 2 years ago
Writer and philosopher. Look up Objectivism.
Coneman3 1 year ago
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Author of Atlas Shrugged--you will love it
wborgstro 1 year ago
I personally relish the old scratchy sound of the record... it brings out the mood of the piece. I find it a very reactionary piece.
salvo711 2 years ago
I wonder if sallychan ever went to the podiatrist to clear out her ears (as mltube suggested) (!)
Probably a foot doctor couldn't help her much!!
Do try an audiologist Sally-- then take 2 aspirin and call me in the morning.
Fascinating approach to this great concerto by the always unpredictable Richter.
ipmoic 2 years ago
By far the vest version of Rach 2. Divine, heavenly. Fits richter's temperament like a glove...
gbshalev 2 years ago 4
This version is so dynamic. I would say it's my favorite, except the recording is too old, and the main climax theme is too herky jerky for my taste, but i blame that on the string section, or conductor, not Richter.
LversusKira 2 years ago 4
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LversusKira 2 years ago
Anybody heard Brahm's 2nd Concerto (Richter, Liensdorf and Philadelphia Phil.)? Best version ever. Oh, somebody already said, "best ever..."
1crow 2 years ago
je ne suis pas la, parce que il y aura quelques choses la ici, mais maintenant il n y en a jamais
Minoru73 2 years ago
There will never be another Richter. He was a genious.
guanacadecorazon12 2 years ago 8
I was being sarcastic (he replies eight months too late).
99hoolio 2 years ago
As good as ever there was -recorded. Bravo!
paulostroff99 2 years ago
But is it possible that every piece played by S. Richter is "one of the best"??? Yes it was!!!!!! In fact he was a real genius!!!!!!!!!
iguarni 2 years ago 5
Rachmaninoff wrote this as he was leaving Russia forever; he recorded his memories, and It speaks of his love of his country, of its decline into decadence; it brings its listeners back to the most beautiful moments which eternity cannot deny, herein encased forever in music Russia will someday have to answer for and for all the beautiful people that it destroyed with atheistic communism.
XavierRynne 2 years ago
Decadence isn't a something I'd generally associate with 20th century Russia.
99hoolio 2 years ago 4
Considering he wrote this piece 17 years before communists came to power in Russia, Rakhmaninov surely could make a lot of money prophecizing instead of playing his ass off on countless performances.
merement 2 years ago
I don't understand why people thumbs down this comment. I myself am an expatrait of Russia and fully agree.... almost fully
ciliaspippi 2 years ago
I agree with hoolio... Decadence? Russia?
salvo711 2 years ago
Absolutely amazing!!! One of the best interpretations I have heard of this piece! AMAZING!
earthatic 2 years ago 9
Just for kicks, in your books, which is THE one and only, THIS one of the one with Wislocki on Deutsche Grammophon? Cheers.
12rosebud12 2 years ago
I think the performance with Wislocki (which was originally released on MUZA, FYI) is better. Clearer sound, and like that.
weikko79 2 years ago
A very dramatic start!
I love it that way!
Thanks for posting!
DarkRaimundo 2 years ago 3
Amazing!!!
Ecthelon 2 years ago
this is amazing
3wwasha 2 years ago 4
It took me a couple of listens to get used to this concerto, largely because everyone else I hear plays this so fast....but truly, this is my favorite version. His slow playing is so lyrical, and of course, he turns it on whenever he wants to and plays with clarity, precision, power, and speed where appropriate. A beautiful rendition of this amazing work.
ZicoMon 2 years ago 11
Es formidable... ¡grandioso! una verdadera joya musical con dos genios Rachmaninoff y Richter
jorgelaguerenne 2 years ago 3
One of the most beautiful compositions that I have ever heard. Rachmaninoff was a true musical genius.
januarybaby392 2 years ago 26
@januarybaby392 Yes! But don't forget Richter...
vanea99 1 year ago
Sviatoslav Richter was the greatest pianist of the 20th century. A true Russian with a great heart, superlative technique, and a massive intelligence.
AinslieRiddell 3 years ago 11
Actually, Richter was Half German.
MIFFLISH 2 years ago
Actually, tree quarters (at least). Any more bids? :-)
mltube 2 years ago
Actually, Rachmaninov was Tatar; so?... In the world of serious music [classical music (?)] nationality does not matter. Obviously, people have the right to be proud of their national or ethnic contributions to the advancement of arts that support humanity. Let's agree that serious arts rise above political boundaries. Thanks for your comment.
Neishapour 2 years ago 3
Nationalism and pride of "ethnic contributions" is silly, nonsensical and sometimes dangerous
gr0mithtimon 2 years ago
What's your point? Does that not make him still Russian?
ciliaspippi 2 years ago
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himitsunosallychan 3 years ago
richter belongs surely to the top 10 of the piano world,but you cant say he´s better than horowitz or michelangeli or rubinstein.all of them do play on the highest level but they all have different skills and likings and they all play some composers very well others not as that,but they all do have one common thing---->they re able to catch and fascinate the audience! :))
kajohada 3 years ago
Thank you Mr or Ms kajohada for speaking that I wanted speak, but cann't because of wrong English. I feel exactly same as you . It is nonsense to say Richter was greatest. Arrau, Horowitz, Richter, Gilels, Michelangeli, Gulda, Gould, Argerich, Pollini. All are in class by themself. We need them all in piano history, because noone play like any of them, and each is superb in own right and fascinate the audience.
himitsunosallychan 3 years ago
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Therefore, I think my piano teacher talked bologna when he said Richter was greatest 20th century pianist. Furthermore, for me, Richter does not sound specially Russian. I am personally not big fan of his tone. I think Gilels had golden Russian tone, although. Sorry, always wrong English and silly opinion, but thank you because you spoke my mind.
himitsunosallychan 3 years ago
the older richter got the better was his tone on the piano.i remember a concert he played brahms sonata op.2 among others,that was the most tremendous pianoplay i ve ever heard.yes i adore him very much!
kajohada 3 years ago
Just what are you trying to say? It's not nonsense to describe someone as "greatest of the century"! If one had to name "greatest of 19th century", I'd say Liszt; 20th century, Richter. Of course there are many other fine ones, each with their own unique gifts. What makes Richter great is that everything he played was fabulous. You can always nitpick about some things, but I couldn't make that statement about every great artist. Arrau could be fussy and dry, especially late in his career--
soami2u 3 years ago
Horowitz was sometimes bombastic, his tone could be harsh (Richter's--never!), and I was never a big fan of his Chopin (though I love his Scriabin and Rachmaninov--he got the theatricality in Liszt which not every pianist does). Michelangeli's interpretations were sometimes downright strange--but he did some things wonderfully (such as Bach-Busoni Chaconne), and he never gave many concerts. There are many fine artists, though that ought to be better known, and I'm finding them here on YouTube!
soami2u 3 years ago
As for Pollini, frankly I find him cold. Often he just rushes through the music, often missing its beauty and poetry. He's best in music that's brilliant but not emotional. Frankly I've come to love Argerich. One accepts her on her terms--and then has to admit she's fabulous! Some other great women pianists are Hess, Haskil, Novaes, Pires (she does a beautiful Schumann Concerto). No, of course Richter isn't the only great pianist. But if I had to name 1 I couldn't do without, it'd be R
soami2u 3 years ago
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Sorry, then I feel you yourself almost saying that I am trying to say, but cann't because of wrong English. By your own admision," No, of course Richter isn't the only great pianist. But if I had to name 1 I couldn't do without, it'd be R." So then, I can suppose you claim R as greatest 20th century pianist on basis of that last sentence? And perhaps on that basis alone?
himitsunosallychan 3 years ago
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I, as naive I am as, don't feel everything R played was fabulous. For example, the one you named, Chopin #4 etude, although it may sounded fabulous to you, to my ears is only crazy fast and nothing else. I don't care to hear again. Another example. I think we both heard #1 scherzo by Chopin played by R. I thought it was interseting, but by no means fabulous. I might listen to that again in five years.
himitsunosallychan 3 years ago
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I thought Pollini recording on youtube of same work fabulous, as well as Horowitz live recording, also on youtube. But "fabulous" is only subjective, of course. Nobody else have to feel Pollini and Horowitz recordings fabulous at all. Oh well, be that as may, I couldn't do without all great pianists, not only R.
himitsunosallychan 3 years ago
It's silly to argue about this sort of thing. One might as well argue about the best flavour of ice cream.
soami2u 3 years ago
Couldn't agree more.
himitsunosallychan 3 years ago
It's easy to say Richter is one of the greatest pianist (if not the) of the 20th century (recorded) because he played works from Bach to Prokofiev and even one Berg work. He developed a wonderful tone and phrasing (most evident in Schumann I think) and the tone was rounded even at fortissimo volume. I remember the 3rd movement of Grieg for this more than his Rach. It was at times overpowering but rarely harsh. Sometimes he didn't play well but he knew that and always strived for better.
RabidCh 3 years ago 6
The tone was at times overpowering*
and also usually heavy which I thought hindered him in Mozart, I don't usually mind it in his Chopin.
But keep in mind he played many more works than just Bach or Chopin...
RabidCh 3 years ago
Ugh... too much typing without thought.
"HIS tone"
"than just Mozart or Chopin"
And I really enjoy some of his Chopin (nocturnes, ballades)
RabidCh 3 years ago
I am in total agreement with first clause of your first sentence. Richter is one of the greatest pianist (IF not the) of the 20th century (recorded). I cann't doubt that for one second. I have been Richter lover and admirerer ever since became familiar with piano music. Sorry, wrong English but thank you for agree with me.
himitsunosallychan 3 years ago
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Not really, some of Richter's Chopin and Liszt were subpar, and his technique apparently couldn't handle the tempos he chose in the transcendental etudes.
I'm not saying an artist should have perfection, simply pointing what you say is untrue.
demosj 2 years ago
i love this interpretation as much if not more than Rachmaninoff's own. I love the slow intro, and the powerful piano, beautiful.
iattackenemy 3 years ago
Richter's prodigious technique, the blinding speed, the powerful hands. Kapell is the only other pianist who shared that reckless, ferocious passion
jazzbuckley 3 years ago 2
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Sounds not harmonious with the orchestra, he's ridiculously in solo in the first 2 mins.And the following until 4:16 is just moderate
But His timbre is excellent. Maybe the timbre is the only thing he left
synswill 3 years ago
Richter "left" much more than "timbre"...
But you left really ridiculous comment!
truecrypt 3 years ago
This is one of the only best performances by richter, the others are nonsense. He took his time to feel this. And i am so thankful for this recording. Rach really made the piece cause him to surrender his technique to the music. I love it.
alexongcs 3 years ago
Once again S. Richter shows everybody he has been one of the best and complete pianist in history!!!!!
iguarni 3 years ago 6
What woods go into a piano?
munkybrain 3 years ago
the beginings seems to be rough, but that's illusion
bezdonas 3 years ago
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I LOVE that part. Richter played this very well. I mean yeah the tempo's different than the Bronfman recording that I'm used to, but I like it. That section that I mentoined...especially when the main melody starts playing...it sounds so...Russian, LOL, pretty primitive approach to it...especially since the composer was Russian (duh). No, but it sounds very danceable, especially with that piano part in the background. Rachmaninoff is one of my favorite composers!
mario54671 3 years ago
haha yes i totally agree with you!
Rachmaninoff is absolutely wonderful (:
i love Brahms too xD
curlycuttlefish 3 years ago
Yes, you are right, so Russian!! Powerful Pianist + Powerful Orchistra , Fantasy!!
hjchang87 3 years ago
If there was a perfect interpretations of this piece then this is it.
Every time I hear this I thank God Richter recorded this.
CoolWJL 3 years ago
Well...Yefim Bronfman recorded it, too. He did a phenomenal recording, especially since it's newer so you can hear the parts a lot better, since Salonen's conducting. Russians always seem to play this better! Richter was Russian...Bronfman was Russian..so it makes sense! :P
mario54671 3 years ago
NO NO. Bronfman is not Russian right? He is born in Tashkent. He educate in Israel and America, so does not playing really Russian, right? Sorry, wrong English.
himitsunosallychan 3 years ago
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Also Richter is not real Russian right? He is born in Ukraine. Ukraine is Russia? But Richter playing more Richter than Russia, no? I think yes. Sorry, again wrong English and wrong question.
himitsunosallychan 3 years ago
That's not the only thing that's wrong. Richter was born in Ukraine (Zhitomir), but it was then the Russian Empire (and later USSR until 1991). Richter had mixed German-Swedish-Russian ancestry, but just listen to his playing...all of the hallmarks are there of the glorious Russian school of piano-playing. No one could play Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Scriabin, or Prokofiev better than Richter. Richter was not just the greatest Russian pianist, he was the greatest of entire 20th century!!!
soami2u 3 years ago 6
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Oh, it is my teacher! I am very happy that I saw you again this soon. So my teacher will be not only my piano teacher, but also my history teacher. I see, thank you for history lesson. I was silly. Richter is Russian after all, just as Bronfman is Russian. Sorry, for ridiculous mistake and also wrong English.
himitsunosallychan 3 years ago
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And because you are piano teacher, please teach me how to listen to all hallmarks of glorious Russian school of piano-playing in Richter playing. Also please teach me how I can reach conclusion that Richter was the greatest number one pianist of 20th century, for example why he is greater than Gilels, why he is greater than Michelangeli, etc. But don't please forget, you still owe me performance of Islamey that is better than Lang Lang's performance of Islamey which you will upload on youtube!
himitsunosallychan 3 years ago
Dear Himitsunosallychan, It would take a book to adequately express Richter's greatness. The easier way is--just listen! I have been finding the glories of his playing right here on YouTube. Richter thought deeply about everything he played. He had a huge technique (just hear him play Chopin Etude Op 10 #4) which was always at the service of the music-- in fact EVERYTHING Richter did was FOR THE MUSIC. No swaying all over the place or facial contortions like Lang Lang.
soami2u 3 years ago
Sorry, I don't play Islamey. I am too busy teaching these days to do much performing. But I guess I am a pretty good teacher as many of my students have won competitions and played in prestigious concert venues like Carnegie Hall in NY. I had a picture of Lang Lang in my studio for a long time because many of my students are Chinese and he is a good role model for them. One of the best things about Lang Lang is he gets my students to practice! But I won't let them do that extraneous stuff!
soami2u 3 years ago
Soami is too tactful, sallychan, to properly handle your silly sarcasm, so let me help you to appreciate Richters supremacy in the field of piano playing. If you were an old person, like me, I would suggest going to a podiatrist and cleaning up wax in your ears, but since you are obviously a child, just grow up. There is no guarantee, of course, but this is your only chance. I might also bequest my brain to you, but you need to move fast, before some museum grabs it :-)
mltube 3 years ago
2:19 section is comparable with Rachmaninov!To masterfully well played.
I like it very much,although is too slow.I prefer a bit faster,but great too.
ArturoAlejandroS 3 years ago
those bass notes at start reminds on bells from novgorod
paradajz13 3 years ago
I thought the same.They sound almost like a true bell.
ArturoAlejandroS 3 years ago
Do you what I love about this rendition over the DG? The orchestra is just powerful at the theme than the DG Release.
Sinfoniette 3 years ago
Fantastic pair of musicians. Rachmaninoff and Richter! unbelievable good :D
Korenzwit 3 years ago
best version of the second concerto i think!:))
kajohada 3 years ago 2
don't forget rachmaninoff's own recording
soleonice 3 years ago
2 Geniuses! The Composer and The Performer!
HiyaHolaHey 3 years ago
A true genious
DarkRaimundo 3 years ago
Once more, this person is like from another world, who is trying to teach us the meaning of music as a philosophy
hansmeyer111 3 years ago 3
Richter's performance of this piano concerto is the best I've ever heard. He was just great. Lets not forget Rachmaninoff with this master piece.
iinvent 3 years ago 2
Listening to this makes me want to drink myself to sleep.
Brilliant.
Muso8787 3 years ago
best interpretation of all i've heard
and ive heard a lot because concerto no 2 is the most precious for me of all classical music
i have the vinyl with this ( by richter and orch from warshovia )
braileanul 3 years ago
My personal view on Richter is that which I think makes him as good if not better than any other