Russian composer created a world rich in romantic piano

Rachmaninoff and piano

Russian composer created a world rich in romantic piano

Representing the first half of the 20th century linked to the genealogy of the list and Chopin
Rachmaninoff was active as Virtuoso pianist.
There is also lack activity was also playing in Europe and the United States was busy,
Had been limited time to devote creative.
Although most work was left was not much,
Activities were enhanced in the heart composer of piano pieces.
Fused with ethnic color and sophistication of Western Europe and Russia
To say that legitimate heir of Tchaikovsky
Melody is bittersweet romantic and appropriate
Charm of his music no matter how you look at it.


But considering the age and conservative style was active,
Filled with melancholy and elegant work has been widely loved.
Piano Concerto is also four songs but one masterpiece,
Representative works of Rachmaninoff No. 2 and No. 3 is very high especially playing opportunities.
<Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini> is
Concerto substantial variations continue to the famous melody by Paganini.
In the Works for Solo Piano, Piano Sonata No. 2, Preludes,
Etudes, etc. <picture of the sound> is well known.



Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, op.18

Piano Concerto is the most popular melody painful

One of the most popular works among the piano concerto of all time.
Rachmaninoff was a budding composer, work motivation was announced in 1897,
Loss of confidence has been severely criticized Symphony No. 1,
No composer can also become neurotic state.
A visit to Dr. Nikolai Dahl hypnotherapy psychiatrist recommended prominent in the surrounding
Recovery in that it has received, we were able to begin composing again.


Piano Concerto No. 2 in that it was completed there in 1901.
The first movement begins with a piano chord, such as the majestic sound of the bell.
Group to play the clarinet and strings put on the piano arpeggio follow on
The second theme appears in the elegant piano theme and calming first undulating, and exaltation.
The second movement is unique to the romanticism of Rachmaninov are blanketing the whole volume.
The third movement, melody and buoyant appear after the cadenza,
Oboe and viola relaxed after it has settled down plays
Rise to a splendid melody and expands.