The three greatest Soviet pianists are probably Richter, Gilels and Horowitz (there are others, Yudina, Gavrilov, Ashkenazy, Sofronitszky, Neuhaus, Yosef Zak, ALexandra Tamarkina, Lev Oborin, Lazar Berman) that are also great. Gilels, Richter and Horowit each have a unique apporach to Rachmaninoff./ Richter= raw, soviet, melancholy/ Gilels=gentle, soviet, calm melancholy,/ Horowitz=fantasy, russia, melancholy.
It says how we feel about never being able to hold time still...life is nothing but a death of every moment, life is water we can't hold in our hand, bur then, if we could hold time still, there would' nt be any life... so it's sadness but well, the moment is to enjoy having at times a Rachmaninof and a Gilels to accompany us with their beautiful creations
I think Rachmaninoff and Gilels are a perfect combination. Gilels seems to understand the deeper spirit of this music. It always touches my heart when I hear him play these preludes. How is he able to play this demanding music with his relatively short fingers?
Thanks Rachmaninoff, Gilels and the person who posted these recordings.
I agree entirely, he appears to understand Rachmaninoff like no other player, it is very much like watching Daniel Barenboim playing Beethoven, he all but transmogrifies into Ludwig, It is a joy to behold.
And likewise thankyou to all concerned for bringing this Beauty to my ears.
NO WAY is this "mundane" - it's actually a wonderful contrast to the preceding prelude in B minor (h-moll). [Personally, I prefer a somewhat slower tempo, though this interpretation gives it a surprisingly-impish feeling.] Calm also before the last one (Op.32 #13).
What a beautifully contemplative performance of this prelude! It conjures up images of Rachmaninoff sitting by the Russian countryside, pondering as the bells echo, slowly fading into the distance... Superb voicing, warm tone, and varied articulation held together by long and continuous phrases with appropriate pauses which add to the contemplative nature of this piece.
I feel like missing Alfred Brendel was my last chance to see a great concert pianist, because Gilels has been dead, and there will be no old greats left that I can think of... Very sad... With Alfred Brendel goes the old greats...
If you mean his real identity, then I have no idea. If you mean who he is on YT, then search for "Truecrypt plays" or check out his channel. Listen to his Chopin especially and read over his conversation with Smith on his Thalberg video(It's the only time he chose to explain his approach). He rarely "shows" himself, but you'll get to know him through music.
magnificent!!!! what a difference with richter who was also russian. This is music, richter is, well I do not know what it is... but it is not "this"...
The three greatest Soviet pianists are probably Richter, Gilels and Horowitz (there are others, Yudina, Gavrilov, Ashkenazy, Sofronitszky, Neuhaus, Yosef Zak, ALexandra Tamarkina, Lev Oborin, Lazar Berman) that are also great. Gilels, Richter and Horowit each have a unique apporach to Rachmaninoff./ Richter= raw, soviet, melancholy/ Gilels=gentle, soviet, calm melancholy,/ Horowitz=fantasy, russia, melancholy.
gkollias14 3 months ago
sublime!
cembalobill 11 months ago
It says how we feel about never being able to hold time still...life is nothing but a death of every moment, life is water we can't hold in our hand, bur then, if we could hold time still, there would' nt be any life... so it's sadness but well, the moment is to enjoy having at times a Rachmaninof and a Gilels to accompany us with their beautiful creations
beaubois66 1 year ago
At least the person coughing at the end had enough courtesy to hold it. She probably held her breath the whole two and a half minutes, haha.
adrianedawndawn 1 year ago 2
Rachmaninov était un génie!
Folbold 1 year ago
absolute poetry.
hansonian81 1 year ago
maybe just a piano player of Russia can play this like this !!!
MyzTiC44 1 year ago
This is such a beautiful piece , it brings tears to my eyes. Thank you Sergej Rachmaninov and Emil Gilels.
Ilike2tubeittubeit 1 year ago
Emil Gilels is undeniable one of the best pianists ever. I never heard an interpretation of this prelude No. 11 that comes up to Gilels' mastership
aladinschneider 2 years ago 14
I've heard many interpretations of this piece, but this one really captures the feeling
NicolaiRM 2 years ago 4
I think Rachmaninoff and Gilels are a perfect combination. Gilels seems to understand the deeper spirit of this music. It always touches my heart when I hear him play these preludes. How is he able to play this demanding music with his relatively short fingers?
Thanks Rachmaninoff, Gilels and the person who posted these recordings.
metzpeter 2 years ago 24
@metzpeter
I agree entirely, he appears to understand Rachmaninoff like no other player, it is very much like watching Daniel Barenboim playing Beethoven, he all but transmogrifies into Ludwig, It is a joy to behold.
And likewise thankyou to all concerned for bringing this Beauty to my ears.
sheeeeeeeva 1 year ago
one of my favorites...so emotional and sad.
ElAurian 2 years ago 4
i mostly prefer pieces written in minor keys...more emotional and with more passion....But this one is so emotional and sweet....
i enjoy the expression of his face when Gilels plays.....He is Great Pianist
lostinspace884 2 years ago
This is the best performance that I have heard of this piece! Gilels was truly a great pianist.
carnivalcruiserbill 2 years ago 4
I have never heard this prelude before. It's so mundane compared to Rachmaninoff's other preludes. Still good though
aguyfromtexas 2 years ago
NO WAY is this "mundane" - it's actually a wonderful contrast to the preceding prelude in B minor (h-moll). [Personally, I prefer a somewhat slower tempo, though this interpretation gives it a surprisingly-impish feeling.] Calm also before the last one (Op.32 #13).
LJBSasha 2 years ago
What a beautifully contemplative performance of this prelude! It conjures up images of Rachmaninoff sitting by the Russian countryside, pondering as the bells echo, slowly fading into the distance... Superb voicing, warm tone, and varied articulation held together by long and continuous phrases with appropriate pauses which add to the contemplative nature of this piece.
jero13595 2 years ago 7
breathtaking performance...
psaxnontas 2 years ago 2
Magnifico! Grazie mille.
francescaemc2 3 years ago 4
look for " J:Son Lindh - Lake district " and let me know if it is the same melody with different tempo.
STEFYRED 2 years ago
I feel like missing Alfred Brendel was my last chance to see a great concert pianist, because Gilels has been dead, and there will be no old greats left that I can think of... Very sad... With Alfred Brendel goes the old greats...
Nice recording by Gilels here....
hellomate639 3 years ago 2
Yes, very sad...but you know there are great pianists hidden, like Truecrypt on YT.
pjioayncoe 3 years ago 2
and who is he, if I may ask you? do you know?
fatalerror1934 3 years ago
If you mean his real identity, then I have no idea. If you mean who he is on YT, then search for "Truecrypt plays" or check out his channel. Listen to his Chopin especially and read over his conversation with Smith on his Thalberg video(It's the only time he chose to explain his approach). He rarely "shows" himself, but you'll get to know him through music.
pjioayncoe 3 years ago
What about Martha Argerich?
vickiiscool101 3 years ago
She's younger and doesn't quite have that aura that Rubinstein and Horowitz had...
hellomate639 3 years ago
Ashkenazy, Cliburn, Kissin, and if you don't mind theatrics, Lang Lang?
p1ano 3 years ago
Ok, you got me with Cliburn. Kissin and Ashkenazy are too young for the era.
hellomate639 3 years ago
What about Aldo Ciccolini?
vickiiscool101 3 years ago
thanx!! ^-^
Yaniss 3 years ago
where can i get the whole video of this piano concert?!?!?!
Yaniss 4 years ago
emule
amyparking 3 years ago
finalmente un cazzo di nuovo preludio! pare che esistano solo l'8 il 10 e il 12!!
Mitica esecuzione
rachm06 4 years ago
bhe io veramente ho visto quasi solo il 23-5 e il 23-2...:)
gigiozzolo 3 years ago
magnificent!!!! what a difference with richter who was also russian. This is music, richter is, well I do not know what it is... but it is not "this"...
marcelmombeekeigen 4 years ago 2
wots with the two stars.lol can anybody match his bronze glow thats on top of a great musician.
chad410 4 years ago 3