Vestard Shimkus - Rachmaninov - Sonata No.2 (4/4)

[dpodsful]

Awesome performance. I like how you quote the opening arpeggio from 1st mvt in the end of this piece. Also, like the flash of underwear at the end.

[ScottHolliday1]

In a word - WOW! As with the concertos, the texture of this piece is SO thick, like that of a full symphony orchestra. To capture the colors, the melodies, and most importantly, to capture the heart of the phrases and bring it all together coherently - is something this boy does brilliantly. And yes - there are all those notes. The facial expressions and gestures? Sure!!!

[NMPLage]

Maravilhoso !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PeacefulStrife]

In the introduction, his left hand is wayy to strong.

[88alan8800]

great performance. terrible bow.

[meneltar]

Bravissimo!

Really really nice rendition of this marvelous work.

I'd just ask for no facial expressions/exaggerated gestures, but...

[olivier0485]

époustouflant!!

[brtherjohn]

Absolutely stunning! What more can be said?

[loves2listen]

OH MAN!! what a great playing. so emotinal, powerful and also lyrical and soo musically played !!!

[DebraWarman]

OMG that was WONDEFRUL!!!!! is that the horowitz arrangement???

[meervieniiba]

No, it's the original 1st version (from 1913) by Rachmaninov himself long before he created the easier 2nd version on 1931.

[meneltar]

How does Horowitz version stays betewen 1913 and 1931 versions?

I'm still listenint to it, i'll comment as soon as i finish.