Sergei Rachmaninoff plays his Piano Concerto No. 2

Here is Rachmaninoff himself playing the first movement (Moderato) from his second piano concerto. It was recorded in 1929 by RCA victor with Rachmaninoff's favorite orchestra; the Philadelphia Orchestra. Leopold Stokowski is conducting. (Add &fmt=18 for better resolution)

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[Needmore27]

Nodame Cantabile brought me here.. :)

[Tucknrollgrampa]

I wish I knew composition and a better trained ear to appreciate more, to truly feel a sense of rapture. As it stands, I can only feel a pleasant tickle when I listen to classical music. :[

[cipanmanja]

@Needmore27

me too! but it's more like Chiaki brought me here ;)

[Rachmaninoffkid]

Who here heard a C note before he even played the first chord?

[zebrahum5]

@Needmore27 Who gives a fuck?

[BagofHay]

The Fountainhead brought me here.

[oldschoolm8]

Yeah I agree, you don't need to have training to appreciate any music. If it moves you, that's enough. And yes, I agree, getting drunk does heighten your appreciation of things from time to time!

[MarcAmAlb]

@Tucknrollgrampa That's all you need. If you can feel music don't bother trying to understand it; just enjoy it.

[enemydown999]

@Tucknrollgrampa Try to get drunk. I'm musically trained and i can feel great differences when i'm arriving late at night, my senses are just sharper. Worth a try.I'm not saying to get accustomed to alcohol, but from time to time it's a pleasant thing to experience, to detect things you woldn't otherwise.