Rachmaninoff: Symphony no.2 op.27 - Radio Filharmonisch Orkest - Complete live concert in HD

[@AVROTROSKlassiek]

Part of Rachmaninoff's Symphony no.2 was used in the movie Birdman, check it out in our classical music in the movies compilation video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGXLYaZ5fclqe8k

[@yvonnewest1042]

AVROTROS Klassiek fàure àdagio

[@v4backup206]

I need to see that movie then!!!!

[@eschelar]

birdman was overrated. it was like a single mildly amusing pun dragged into a 2 hr movie. yaaawwwwwwnnnnn

[@steveburrus9347]

I am afrawid that I haven't yet had the priviledge of seeing "Birdman" starring Michael Keaton.

[@eschelar]

@@steveburrus9347 It's a one trick pony. They do these funky long cuts and it's a bit of a play on Michael Keaton having once played Batman. But ultimately, it's a movie without a lot of substance and quite dull. A bit of hollywood ego masturbation if you ask me.

[@billsullivan3920]

It is a wonder that Rachmaninov composed another symphony after the disatrous premier of his first symphony. A bad conductor, an un -rehearsed orchestra, and terrible reviews led to his mental breakdown. He found a physician that could get him back on track. He took his family to Dresden, Germany where he got to making music. He was scheduled to tour the United States. He was better known as a conductor at this time. He conducted the premiere of this work and got back his confidence. It was noted at the time that his performance took a little over an hour. The fact that this work was very long began the shortening of the composition by many conductors. On KZbin we see the symphony played at many different speeds. To shorten the work repeats are not played, speeds are whatever a conductor wishes, or whatever. This video gives us about the right speed for the composer. At under 50 minutes we can conclude that we are not hearing the whole of the work. Since Rachmaninov is considered our most Romantic composer the slower speed will be the way we want to hear it. Everything about this video seems just fine. A great hall, fine orchestra, and a competent conductor. About the way we expect the composer to conduct the work.

[@isabellajones8535]

+Bill Sullivan Thank you for that Bill. I love the piece, but didn't know the history and optimum play style.

[@bradbwh]

+Bill Sullivan I believe it was the 2nd piano concerto, not the 2nd symphony, which signaled Rachmaninoff's emergence from depression.

[@tomfuller5585]

I try to write music a little--a Christian light classical genre--and at times I have wished I could sit and talk with Rachmaninov. I, too, have felt I was going nuts, and at other times I wrote to keep from going nuts. It worked, I think... Does anyone else ever feel that way?

[@gabrielmeruelo3158]

He composed the second piano concerto as he recovered from self-doubt and depression brought on by that first fiasco and by the ruthless treatment he got from the critics. He dedicated this second piano concerto to his friend and therapist Dr. Dahl, who helped him recover his confidence in his talent and zest for life. Gabe Meruelo.

[@billsullivan3920]

All i was trying to say was that Rachmaninov helped his confidence with the success of his second symphony. However, it is well known that confidence was a problem for him through his life. Most great musicians have some doubts that continue to shade them.

[@whatif7351]

If Rachmaninoff had composed a Violin Concerto we'd have flying cars by now

[@mangatainn9682]

From Rach's perspective: he had that failure of Symphony No.1, he had his contemporaries composing "ground-breaking" avant-garde music, he could only earn his daily bread and butter by performing as a pianist........to sum up, he did not know he could become such a great composer. Ironically, a lot of the then-popular superstar composers are now in the rubbish bin.

[@TheAskald]

He wrote the Cello Sonata so it's ok.

[@ososnake97]

@@TheAskald still imagine what would be us hearing a clarinet concerto, a violin concerto or cello concert from him. i think the same with schubert smh

[@TheAskald]

@@ososnake97 I'm sure it would have been amazing. Imagine a triple concerto with the clarinet in slow movement, and cello/violin in fast movements... It's too bad that Rachmaninoff was busy performing instead of composing more.

[@jamesjordan4796]

@@ososnake97 Yeah agreed, but luckily for me as a cellist I have one amazing sonata from each!

[@นพคุณต่อวงศ์-ค5ง]

This is probably the most sublime symphony by Rachmaninoff, who was not just one of the greatest Russian composers of the late romantic era, but also one of the greatest pianists of all time. Moreover, the orchestra performs with extreme clarity, and, of course, with ultimate expressive power. I believe that there were many audiences in the concert hall who were overwhelmed by this glorious performance. Thank you very very much for sharing.

[@patricklaffin2172]

In my opinion, Rachmaninoff’s best symphony. All of it is just so beautiful😊

[@paulescudero9973]

Rachmaninoff was a genius and a accomplished composer. Sadly wealthy people missed their chance to expand the arts when he arrived in America. You see Rachmaninoff had to perform to cover his living expenses. Had just one wealthy person stepped forward to fund Rachmaninoff he could easily have written another 5 or 6 symphonies. If by any chance any of you get wealthy, don't ignore another Rachmaninoff who comes along who has to perform to live. Step in and give him the finances to be creative, then in your heart and in your soul you will know you helped leave something behind for mankind because you can't take your money with you when you pass.

[@aggelamandilari8547]

♥

[@rfsk45]

3:48 best crescendo in Music history

[@t0mcc]

i agree

[@pianonineg9576]

Maybe one of many of the best...all belonging to Rachmaninoff.

[@MrRbjunior83]

The first horn lady, clarinet player and especially bassoon player... Hi is genius!

[@gabrielepetrucci1081]

06:45 07:46 11:26 11:55 14:25 16:19 21:21 23:26 26:46 28:15 29:44 30:33 57:26

[@josejoabadan6200]

O maestro revela sua alegria ao conduzir esta belíssima peça musical. Parabéns

[@garrisoncluff5367]

I love the use of the English Horn to enhance the sad mood of the symphony. Great composer!

[@befriendGPT]

Wonderful... notes are dancing around together beautifully.. 💕

[@SertavisSaviPianist]

AVROTROS Klassiek, please give us back Rachmaninoff's De Klokken, with Radio Filharmonisch Orkest en Groot Omroepkoor: Hannu Lintu, dirigent Ekaterina Sadovnikova, sopraan Sergey Romanovski, tenor Rodion Pogossov, bariton. It's the best, shame the video is private.

[@TheVaughan5]

The Radio Philharmonic tends to be overshadowed by the illustrious Concertgebouw Orchestra but from what I've heard from these broadcasts on Y.T. they are an extremely fine band, the equal of most world class orchestras. IMO a very good performance, could do with a bit more push in places, this symphony in particular is in danger of becoming too over sentimental if a fairly brisk tempo is not employed, a trap that many conductors tend to fall into.

[@danielgaskell5490]

you sound like so many record jackets.......very original........

[@Mezzotenor]

Agree with you totally regarding the need for "a bit more push in places" and tendency of conductors to let the music slow down where it really doesn't need to. That said, I thought Pletnev's "fresh look" went too far the other way, with some needlessly fast tempos.

[@abrook888]

agreed.. a little more brass attack definition and forte..... but this group did an overall fine job! one of the best ive heard.. normally I like faster..... but these guys are so into it and the recording and photography is stunning I like it anyways....

[@danielshumway7046]

cameronpaul - One cannot be too sentimental when it comes to Rachmaninoff. Having played much of his music, including this one, heavy rubato, extremes of dynamics, richness of tone, and true emotional content are all called for in rich supply.

[@mnfowler1]

Adiago? I think they mean "adagio." I have loved the sentimental 3rd movement of this symphony since childhood.

[@avacesarski182]

people who don't even try classical music are missing out so bad. I don't know how anyone could dislike this.

[@danielchoi4490]

You don't know how someone could dislike this? I'm dying in my youth orchestra trying to learn this ridiculous piece ;-; then again, I still didn't dislike this, and I only have myself to blame since I never practiced... meh

[@laurentpagani6502]

I can. It is boring... Why should everyone has the same taste as you have ? There is nothing like a music to be liked by everyone.

[@jayhutzler6706]

I think that speaks to a higher problem in that I don't think you really like classical/romantic music considering this is a more energetic and richer symphony than most. correct me if i'm wrong.

[@avacesarski182]

jay hutzler I guess everyone has their type.

[@avacesarski182]

Laurent Pagani I don't believe everyone should have the same taste as I. The world would be without variety that way. I just think people need to at least appreciate it.

[@tadaootsuka8168]

The third movement is absolutely one of the most beautiful things in the world, no doubt about that‼🎶🎵👍😉

[@Dylonely42]

The whole symphony is

[@bmudallal]

The third movement is one of the most beautiful things in life

[@NicolasEjzenberg]

I could not agree more.

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

I agree.

[@abs0716]

I totally agree 100%

[@loualcaraz6497]

The adagio is the most beautiful piece of music ever written. To me nothing even comes close. I can listen to it endlessly.

[@curbsterify]

You're correct.

[@ronaldbeield7946]

Maybe the most, but others do come close. Try listening to the adagietto from Mahler's 5th symphony.

[@loualcaraz6497]

Ronald Beield I listen to Mahler’s 5th symphony quiet often and agree that it is quite beautiful, but, imho, nothing compares to this.

[@FlowEckurt]

You are so right 🍀 I got to know the piece only last week and have been listening to the 3rd movement for days 🦋

[@Santa-qz2mu]

Mozart flute and harp concerto second movement

[@zevnikov]

That is Russian soul. True face of God. An incredible journey into world of longings and galaxy. Rachmaninov was late romantic genius. His music is ethernal chat with angels and souls of past. The third movement is just... incredible. It restores faith in humanity. A true treasure of art, poetry and music.

[@healcoba]

....muy buen comentario, lo comparto y lo disfruto contigo.......

[@isaevshtirlitc]

Нет. Вы не правы. Это лишь часть нашей души.

[@summerhaven32086]

Perfectly said!

[@principalflutist]

IMO, Rachmaninov's hands were touched by God. To play any of his compositions are beyond difficult.

[@_marlon]

Well said sir! Rachmaninov was absolutely brilliant! There is this great sense of majesty, a deep royal power, with a deep and complex past in his music.

[@maxcgerer]

00:39 Largo. Allegro moderato 21:19 Scherzo (allegro molto) 31:57 Adagio 47:11 Allegro vivace

[@tolgafiratoglu1]

You deserve more likes.

[@tchaffman]

maxcgerer god bless you

[@mrquartet4743]

+maxcgerer Sorry 31:57 should be adiago

[@mariannem.3766]

Thanks:^)

[@imranbug81]

but it's in description as well ... or was it put there later?

[@stevestirrup3444]

This may sound crazy, but this piece of music is so emotional that I have to ration myself. When I listen to it, it is spinning around my head for months. Does anyone else feel the same way?

[@kuayinghao8290]

This piece is just so beautiful, no words can describe better than beautiful

[@rarefied6820]

It is certainly not crazy. I am the same way with Vitali's (much shorter) chaconne, or this one, which I had in my head every day for four months: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHfWg42PhaajqLs. And I agree with Kua Ying Hau, there are no better words, except for magnificent.

[@fishnfiddle1]

Absolutely! My FAVORITE ear worm! I’ve asked my wife to play it as I breathe my last in this world.

[@stanleyshelmire]

I have to ration myself between the third movement of Rachmaninoff's 2nd Symphony and the second movement of Tschaikowsky's 5th Symphony.

[@batsybear]

yes!!

[@davidbrookspiano]

Hair at 00:55 vs hair at 1:00:21

[@felixfourcolor]

conducting is a great work out

[@jimstokes6742]

here! here! hair today gone tomorrow

[@kerencanelo8580]

@@jimstokes6742 you Almost got it. Beethoven: Hear! Hear! Hear today, gone tomorrow

[@jlogs872]

from reddit

[@kingdom6346]

From reddit 2

[@kylelandry]

This beauty has become my bedtime anthem, it seems.

[@mrhellostrangeeer]

Your videos have become my bedtime anthem.

[@carlnewpotato4641]

Good one!

[@lourdespujolmontserrat2011]

Espectacular, és una de las millors sinfonías que se escoltan a tot el mon

[@joseantonioportalesalvarez4705]

Lourdes pujol montserrat TENS TOTA LA RAO DEL MON

[@DianeandDick]

Mmmmmm, nice idea. But, aren't you afraid that, when you hear the end, it'll be morning? :>)

[@arameh]

its funny how during the breaks people try to squeeze in as many coughs as possible.

[@larssmeets773]

ye lol, why cant people just be normal at a concert^^

[@theMad_Artist]

Ikr, every single classical concert lol

[@ipoxy1308]

isn't it better than squeeze during the concert?

[@paulbeard4218]

I guess it's better than during the music .

[@johngonzalez624]

I do it on purpose, even if I don't have to cough, I dunno, I just get a kick out of it. My sister made me aware of this custom years ago, so every time I am at a concert, I do it.

[@michaelpatterson3242]

A friend of mine in tenth grade, back around 1967, suggested that I listen to this. I knew next to nothing about classical music since I was a total devotee of rock and roll. This symphony helped transform my life. It expressly sounded forth what I had been feeling in my heart from my youth, though I didn't know it at first. The Adagio remains my all-time favorite piece of classical works. It still takes me to places that are majestic and mysterious, pulling me back to God. He does, indeed, invite us to feel.

[@kyonshinkarate3346]

Michael Patterson :)

[@oleflogger6828]

I've been a great fan of classical music since my maternal grandfather introduced me to it around 1950, when I was 7. Rachmaninoff died March 28, 1943, 11 days before I was born. I like to fantasize that I have a mental connection to him. I wish that were possible. I simply adore ALL his music.

[@peppermint5117]

woah

[@coniston3106]

This is why it is true when people say classical music can bring you somewhere

[@Discovery_and_Change]

Wow! You've seen and lived through a lot of societal changes. Must be awesome!

[@CarlosRicovslosmolinosdeviento]

No life is complete until you listen (and understand) this remarcable musical work. No words can describe the beauty within and the deep feelings that bring to your soul.

[@rezzotch2533]

The third movement just makes me want to cry it’s so beautiful!

[@LisaMcCrissican]

This music is literally the most beautifully written suite in existence. I have actually played this music with my orchestra, the City of Belfast Youth Orchestra, and there was nothing more satisfying than coming in to orchestra every week and getting to play this absolutely monstrous but beautiful piece. It is so difficult to put this suite together, especially when working with people all below the age of twenty or so. We took this on tour with us to Italy and the great sense of pride and accomplishment I took away from our performances of this will stay with me forever. Such a fabulously composed suite, I could not have asked for more of a challenge and more of a beauty to play.

[@jaquesfrancais3030]

Marry me.

[@hamptonparadise3146]

@@jaquesfrancais3030 Right?

[@jaquesfrancais3030]

@@breakthrough673 never too late.

[@fctucycy8v8yvy67]

@@samuelg.feinbergcomposer5452 is Lisa famous (break through on different account)

[@fctucycy8v8yvy67]

@@samuelg.feinbergcomposer5452 ohh

[@geisapires4868]

No, but 22:53 It's so moving... It's the sound of falling in love for the first time

[@geisapires4868]

@@mangomerkel2005 I'm sure each person will have their own favorite passage. I love this whole segment 🥰

[@luciamalhotra3701]

The adagio melts my soul. Everyone should listen to this masterpiece at least once per day. Simply brilliant.

[@Discovery_and_Change]

0:40 begins | 2:59 beautiful | 3:47 | 16:29 gentleness | 17:08 gentle string build up | 22:38 | 23:09 beauty/romantic 28:24 magical/awe/tender | 28:57 beauty/romantic | 32:00 romantic piece begins | 36:54 flying playing | 37:32 38:16 string struck | 38:32 pause | 38:34 climax | 43:41 mountain 46:00 realization end | 54:29 Awaken to last section 57:03 circus | 58:16 circus | 1:00:05 moment | 1:00:37 building up | 1:01:06 explosion | 1:01:26 Final happy piece begins 1:01:39 | 1:01:43 trumpet note

[@impromptube7111]

❤❤❤

[@HanerTheDestroyer]

if you can rachmaninoff it slowly, you can rachmaninoff it quickly

[@Me-hh7zr]

Twoset reference?🤨

[@roifastman1794]

@@Me-hh7zr you both came to hear this piece because of the last video about movie music

[@isabellequini6937]

@@roifastman1794 me too

[@angels5449]

Yup twosetgang

[@glindanorth3946]

Try doing that with Italian polka

[@kylelandry]

Oh. My. Gosh. Good night with Rachmaninoff this evening. :)

[@עמיתמשיח-צ1נ]

I did not expect to see you here! So when are we going to hear your symphony, Kyle? ;)

[@jamesadams3315]

A divinely inspired musical creation!

[@jamesadams3315]

@@עמיתמשיח-צ1נ .1gi

[@hmmmmm64]

I wish I could thank each and every one of these magnificent musicians for bringing this masterpiece to life.

[@uther236]

32:33 This amazing performance from the clarinetist is too much for me, perfect work!

[@jessicakespohl8340]

Brings me to tears with its beauty, thinking how humans are so preoccupied with insane things. I meditate daily with Rachmaninoff's works, so many are beyond this world.

[@iamlinglingsbiggestdisappo6976]

i'm here cuz twoset told me so, great symphony indeed

[@ririgawa1665]

same same

[@yino1431]

me too:3

[@h4nnverdijo414]

Yeah from twoset Btw the 3rd movement feels so peaceful

[@fransiskanindra6598]

@@h4nnverdijo414 soo beautiful 😭❤️

[@gabrielmeruelo3158]

Rachmaninoff never bores. It's always a flow of melodies and ideas. The possibilities are infinite. Gabe Meruelo.

[@stelline11]

Never found a more beautiful melody than the 3rd movement in my life.

[@robertpayne8297]

That's because a more beautiful melody does not exist.

[@polskapianist]

Ah perseverance his doctor told him that he would recover and that he would be a great composer.Thank God for that Doctor,now and until the days that the earth lasts we can enjoy Rachmaninoffs music.

[@jonguirl3942]

And to think today we enjoy his Symphony No. 1 that he thought he had destroyed and removed from history~!

[@douglasbruce3501]

Very moving... I used to play Rachmaninoff at school, as there was a Steinway grand in the music suite that had belonged to. the composer. Nowadays - after a career in banking which left little time for music-making - I play only the organ in public, but it is always a special treat to hear Rachmaninoff's music.

[@andrewmailer7689]

Beautiful music sensitively conducted, exquisitely performed. Rachmaninov once said "I have hunted three hares. Can I be sure I have captured one of them?" He meant conducting, performing, and composing.

[@katharinedavis4947]

I think he caught at least two. That he was a great composer goes without saying. That he was a great conductor was proved by the sucess of the first performance of this symphony . K

[@RACHMNV]

@@katharinedavis4947 he's also known to be the best pianist who ever lived. His hands could play anything and prefectly

[@scriabinismydog2439]

@@RACHMNV wasn't that title deserved by Liszt and Alkan?

[@Thomasthedreadengine]

06:00-09:00. Possibly the most beautiful three minutes of music ever written. Everyone always talks about the adagio with this piece, but for me the hidden gem is the largo.

[@thebestviolints3297]

Agreed

[@vaadwilsla858]

Yes, goosebumps!

[@Dylonely42]

The whole piece is gorgeous

[@Thomasthedreadengine]

@@Dylonely42 I wholeheartedly agree, it is one I could listen to on repeat and never get tired of.

[@costernocht]

Thank you for mentioning it!

[@MichaelConwayBaker]

There are parts of this symphony that are so achingly beautiful I find my self choking tears back. And this is a fabulous performance. No wonder this work is performed around the world. And what a tribute to the psychoanalyst who helped Rachmaninoff to recover from a terrible depression. Kudos to everyone, including the videographers.

[@maxwellworldwidehistorical3801]

Quite Right Sir!

[@robertjason6885]

Michael, let the tears flow. The catharsis will cleanse you. I know this.

[@robertjason6885]

Wonderful playing video and sound. Top notch. I love this particular hall.

[@tjlamb3739]

I have had 3 different recordings of this absolutely most beautiful work. I listened to them for years!

[@annapompei2054]

Verissimo è toccante e sublime

[@leoinsf]

Could you imagine sitting in an orchestral hall and listening to the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra and listening to Rachmaninoff conducting his 2nd Symphony? I wish I could say I did this, but at 85, I am too young to say I did. This symphony knocks me out and if I want an emotional moment with lots of tears, I will turn this on. Yearning is the word for many moments of this symphony. Rach yearns magnificently! How could heaven contain this yearning human being who is no longer with us except in his music: an eternal yearning!!

[@haleybellereynolds]

the adagio movement is what I imagine falling in love feels like

[@mysterytrain3]

Oh my God, look at this: almost 4 million hits for this devastatingly beautiful work! There really is hope for the world.

[@pierredumonchau8684]

Excellente remarque ! C'est en effet très réconfortant, pour nous en général...et pour le grand Serge en particulier, même si c'est à titre posthume !

[@tancreddehauteville764]

Classical music needs to be listened over and over again, ideally in a quiet, restful environment. Listening once only is not enough.

[@stanleylevine-xj6hu]

The greater it is, the more listens it requires to be appreciated to its fullest

[@richardrickford3028]

Like a really good work of literature it is like swimming in a pool of water, and no matter how far down you swim you can't touch the bottom.

[@ankokunokayoubi]

We can bravely say that the Adagio is the peak of Western classical music

[@telephilia]

Baloney! Have you ever listened to Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, etc.?

[@iliagerkus8566]

Western???

[@nateriver.1487]

Well it is not

[@Talalaeff]

Хуяпадной... Кретин.

[@somenormalpie]

that's quite the statement

[@davesmith6815]

37:30 through 39:47. The genius of the Rachmaninoff long build up of tension and crescendo, then climax, and relaxation. Miraculous.

[@MichaelWilliams-ow9ue]

He actually payed attention during his music theory classes lol

[@ob4161]

It happens here as well 3:47

[@adriatorras8077]

Michael Williams True, 🤣.

[@pianonineg9576]

I can NEVER get through it without weeping...thank you for the excerpt!

[@Gabinree]

relaxation.. are you serious 🧐

[@walshamite]

This performance reveals an excellent orchestra and a very competent conductor. Some twerp on the internet has a vendetta against the poor man. Ignore such belligerent invective, this is a fine conducting performance and a very satisfying concert of this uplifting work.

[@elizabethschaeffer9543]

Jealousy can be very ugly. This conductor understands Rachmaninoff. To the depths of his soul.

[@jerrycallison6125]

One of the best young conductors out there. He brings out the soul of the music -- not just the technical aspects.

[@crabcakes7784]

Who else is here because of TwoSetViolin? 😌

[@metaphoric99]

Omg yes, came straight from their film score comparison video!

[@lychee4031]

Oh yes same here. And pretty glad i did

[@mgoguen7413]

Same! TwoSet brought me here. Glad I came.

[@metaphoric99]

​@@mgoguen7413 agreed, this was beautiful! Would have never liked this as a kid; I thought it was boring when I used to learn piano. But TwoSet has made me love classical music again!

[@mgoguen7413]

@@metaphoric99 I agree. I'm in my 40's and learning piano and cello. Started cello because of TwoSet ... I'd wanted to learn for a long time, and after watching them and 2Cellos I had to give it a go. Been learning cello since Oct 2019. They definitely inspire me to Practice! I love their love of classical music. Inspiring.

[@steveburrus5526]

After hearing the fiull performance of Sergei Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2 all I can say is that a nice CD recording of it should be placed into a time capsule and then sent off into deep space. I would have the engraved message saying this is one of mankind's finest contributions to the overall culture of planet Earth!

[@sonrisolprarebater]

Nice! It is a pity we are alone in the universe...

[@OboeWhizzy]

Yes!! And be sure to throw Scheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov in there as well. Along with the Mona Lisa.

[@steveburrus5526]

OboeWhizzy and also [for good measure] "throw into" that time capsule a copy of Joaquim Rodrego's "Concierto de Aranjuez"! That 2nd movement of that is a little piece of pure Heaven.

[@steveburrus5526]

Anb let's be sure to "throw in" also the Beethoven Symphony number 9, the "Chorale" symphony in D minor op. 125.

[@taramatteeanthony3070]

really?

[@aulodian-ix]

The conductor is absolutely wonderful, and I cannot comprehend the reasoning behind the nasty remarks said about him.

[@nelidaferraz6497]

Love this symphony since my teens. Fell in love with eternal Rachmaninov since then. I’ m 78 now. Music that justifies to be alive and listen to it.

[@tszling713]

The third movement is really unforgettable ... He touches our souls....

[@IMAWriterRobJ]

A surprisingly Classical view of this classic symphony, what I might call (not disparagingly) Rachmaninoff via Brahms. Tempi never out of control, yet with no lack of emotion, the entire ensemble wrapped in a "Brahmsian" warmth, such as the burnished tone from this orchestra. Of note is the sonority of the lower brass, which is exactly what would have pleased the composer. The marvelous musicianship from the entire brass section, woodwinds, high and low strings, and percussion is no less sensational. Every section, every player of this orchestra was in total synch with this conductors vision. The ends of phrases dynamically tapered, the sometimes unheard counter melodies HEARD, the aching at the apex of the crescendos, ALL done with one purpose: to create an entity that allows the Master's melodies, harmonies and rhythmic power to just BE, without the added crudeness of unwanted and unwritten accelerandos heard in some other interpretations. To be clear, this isn't Previn, IMO the greatest of this symphony's interpreters, but it IS, in it's own way, a unique and wonderful example of a conductor's vision realized. His is a vision of REFINED romanticism, gorgeous orchestral balance, urgency when NEEDED, the tender phrases extended as if to never end, and all this in service to the composer. I found this performance most enjoyable and worth many revisits. I must not forget to credit the engineers for round, warm sound that never loses focus. Beautiful. My thanks to those who posted this heartfelt performance.

[@PinacoladaMatthew]

Robert Jason What a well written review, impressive

[@mauritiusdunfagel9473]

I’m so glad Rachmaninov lived and composed this beautiful heavenly music! His music sums up the majesty of human life, its passion, its beauty and sadness. If only we humans could live up to its extraordinary ideals.

[@playguitarskillfullly6148]

This type of classical music is not good study music...too good to be a "background noise"

[@thegayass4323]

Classical music is born to be listened as a appreciation to these ingenious composers, not to be some random yoga music. Get real

[@Dylonely42]

@@thegayass4323 Very agree

[@dge.]

I'm having a hard time trying to explain what I felt when I heard the first few notes of Adagio (31:57). I'm no stranger to classical music (as influenced by my grandfather), but I've never cried to a piece in my life before. Not until I heard Adagio. There's just this incredible warmth that wraps you when you hear this. It might be the coronavirus pandemic talking, but I really believe that people are forgetting the simple things in life. I'm grateful that we have masterpieces like this to remind us to take things slow. P.S. to anyone who's reading, let this be a reminder for you to check up on your parents, grandparents, siblings, and children. A simple hello would do :)

[@mauritiusdunfagel9473]

Same thing happened to me 20 years ago! Good health to you!

[@ricarleite]

Yeah well I understand but, let's face it, in classical music in general... adagios FUCKING SUCK!

[@ricarleite]

@@mackdaddy798 Mensa card says otherwise.

[@nancyingraham5168]

oh man...right on...this piece gives me chills

[@MMMarvelous]

Sing along with the chorus of Eric Carmen's "Never Gonna Fall In Love Again" at 35:18 or 40:42. Rachmaninoff obviously ripped off Eric, and to really throw everybody, he did it 50 years before Eric was born. Because Rachmaninoff's music was created before 1978, it's protected for 95 years from the date of creation. Piano Concerto No. 2 was finished in 1901 & Symphony No. 2 in 1908, so the copyrights that Eric Carmen infringed upon no longer apply and he no longer owes royalties legally as of 1996 & 2003 respectively.

[@wrenthomas5662]

😂😂😂

[@gemstone4094]

Not to mention Barry Manilow's "If I should love again". Their virtually the same pieces. Rachmaninoff's Symphony #2 "Adagio" was the original, copied by Eric Carmen's "Never gonna fall in love again", then Barry Manilow's "If I should love again". Just listen to all three.

[@domingopartida5812]

Lol, piano concerto 2 Adagio, same opening to that same song

[@wrenthomas5662]

@@gemstone4094 Yep. I just listened to Barry Manilow's song. Definitely the same song.

[@outgoingblur]

Hahahaha

[@AccentGrave]

The Adagio is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. Absolutely stunning performance!

[@sinnombre04]

I. Largo - Allegro moderato 00:40 II. Scherzo (Allegro molto) 21:05 III. Adagio 31:35 IV. Allegro vivace 47:10

[@ross-lt3cm]

It just makes your hair stand!!! The best romantic symphony ever composed!

[@jamestaylor35]

My favorite symphony. Listened to it perhaps 1000 times since 1964. This is a great performance.

[@ariefnafly8062]

Adagio... always feel like returning home after very long adventure.

[@DustyOldCowTown]

Love the synchronized body movement from the winds at 48:32 on the triplet. Bass trombonist in the back has seen it so many times he does it with them too 😂

[@taffles7498]

LMAO

[@thestampium3295]

Adagio verse is so beautiful

[@richardorton3881]

I want to hear this symphony as I ascend into heaven. Yes the Adagio is my favorite movement too, but there are parts of the first movement that are very comforting as if the music is saying "There, there, everything is going to be all right."

[@steveburrus5526]

did anuyone take any notice of how ma ny views this performance has received? A staggering almost 4 million! I'd say that rachmaninoff has "staying power".

[@17kk17]

Steve Burrus quite true, but Tchaikovsky?

[@steveburrus5526]

Uh jusyt why did you m ention Tschaikovsky anyway?

[@17kk17]

Steve Burrus their both russian

[@steveburrus5526]

Werll ya I knew that but I doubt that anything from Tschaikovsky got any almost 4 million views like Rachmaninov's work.

[@17kk17]

Steve Burrus his 1812 overture had 13 mil and waltz of the flowers 8.7 mil

[@didine3131]

The clarinetist at 32:10 was exceptional this is hard to play, i'm amazed

[@noahmaillouxmusic]

+Mahieddine Cherif It doesn't sound hard to play technically. Do you mean it's hard to play that well? I'm not a clarinetist though so I'm not quite sure what is considered to be difficult.

[@didine3131]

+Calmlands Piano actually both technically and putting out this majestic sound, as a an amateur clarinetist i can tell you that its a long blow (2min30), plus you have to have some thoughts about when you're going to breath, it requires strength, an iron lung and yet it should sound effortless which is the case, the fact that it seems simple to play to you is the proof that its so well executed :) For comparison you can check pro clarinetist videos on youtube playing rachmaninov Second Symphony and compare

[@PinacoladaMatthew]

Mahieddine Cherif Thats right, a true master would make the most difficult undertaking look easy

[@billlawton1186]

Bravo to this soloist. The clarinet is velvet.

[@manfred7657]

Bill Lawton I used to play the clarinet before moving to the saxophone and he’s superb.What’s more it’s hard to play a clarinet loud.He can play this solo at a loud volume and so expressively made me impressed:)

[@sarahday3297]

Truly a beautiful symphony! My orchestra is playing it (I'm a cellist) but it doesn't sound nearly as good as this professional orchestra. I love this music!

[@tsessebe]

51:37 The conductor is so overwhelmed he brushes away a tear-also my favourite moment in the whole symphony, (Edit: yes, yes, yes, it's probably perspiration he's wiping off, but suffice to say this moment makes me choke up without fail.)

[@stevelim5274]

I believe he signaled to the orchestra to take a swift sad turn but anyway who would not shed a tear conducting this masterpiece of art.

[@juglandaceous8861]

And what about 44:02!

[@suzanba7]

It is quite apparent that he is actually wiping away a drip of sweat that comes from his brow.

[@peaelle42]

(i think it's sweat..)

[@tomfuller5585]

This is one of my all-time favorites. Wonder why modern classical music can't be romantic and beautiful, as the timeless Third Movement is. Most is dissonant and forgettable. I know...as with modern painting, I'm a knuckle-dragging Neanderthal who just doesn't understand why a red square painted on a white background is art.

[@mydogskips2]

Is that supposed to be an ironic joke, or just a coincidence that your "picture" is but a red square with a T in it? Nonetheless, I do agree with you Tom.

[@ILoveMagic15]

+Tom Fuller I can recommend you to look into the different kinds of atonal music. When I first heard atonal classical music I was shocked by the dissonances like you. But as with a lot of great art, it is an acquired taste and there is much beauty to discover if you take the time to get used to the different styles of atonal music. After some time you can appreciate the sounds and don't see them as dissonant anymore. It's actually not at all random noise, but highly structured music. The big difference is that atonal music uses other "methods of ordering sound" than traditional harmony. I can especially recommend you the composer Alexander Scriabin who is also in my profile picture. His early works are late-romantic and in his middle and late period he becomes atonal. It's a great introduction to atonal music. I recommend you his piano sonatas, his piano concerto (very Rachmaninoff-like and still tonal), and the two symphonic poems "Poem of Extasy" and "Prometheus".

[@paulbeard4218]

An establishment of elites calling themselves most qualified have seduced much of the arts----be it music, painting, architecture, design. We should speak out and declare the empty sham "works" for what they truly are.

[@janne7263]

@@paulbeard4218 Exept they are not, try painting modern art and then ask yourself the real reason you won't get the recognition the real artists do. Look it up, they work with the same pleasing ratios and lines as the old artists, thats what make it artful. When it comes to atonal music, most composers are clasically schooled and could write romantic music too if they wanted.

[@oddviews]

Tom, I agree with you. Unless you already know her, go to Alma Deutscher's Channel and be prepared for a surprise - quite a few actually!

[@CLASSICALFAN100]

It fills me with *hope* that, even with classical music "laid-out on the slab, waiting for the funeral", that nearly 3 million people have selected this performance of "Rach 2"...

[@Dimio666]

+ CLASSICALFAN100 "Rach 2" this is Piano Concerto №2

[@michaelbaird4823]

RffCLASSICALFAN100

[@ronaldbeield7946]

It may be 3 million or 300, but the funeral will never come

[@3281Anonymous]

I again raise my voice in objection that we are never given the names of all the individual performers with their instruments here, who in my opinion deserve at least as much credit as, and maybe more than the conductor. They are not sheep. They are all individually amazing. Please, show us the cast. If this were a cinematic performance, we would have the complete credits and be able to look them up.

[@kadegordon3700]

agreed, my friend

[@georgesimonson2313]

Good point. That would be something new - and positive! (I was an ensemble musician for many years.)

[@rr7firefly]

The symphony is scored for full orchestra with 3 flutes (the 3rd doubling on piccolo), 3 oboes (the 3rd doubling on cor anglais), 2 clarinets in A and B♭, bass clarinet in A and B♭, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, glockenspiel, and strings. Lots of string members.

[@jeff3921]

When it comes to classical music, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff created the most beautiful and magical works of that genre - end of the story .... Tremendous performance by this orchestra, as well !

[@willgregory5847]

Quite agree.

[@DynastieArtistique]

Replace Tchaikovsky with Mahler and now that statement becomes true

[@tj-co9go]

Such a pity many people don't appreciate classical music at all and might go missing on gems like this completely. This whole piece is a masterpiece and brilliant throughout

[@bianka.saridzic]

True!

[@stephenpowstinger733]

My older brother always made fun of me for liking classical music but I think he was wrong.

[@김유빈-k2p]

Everyone talks about 2nd and 3rd movement, but I love 1st the most. I love from 6:10

[@MrMassivefavour]

A big shout out to all ex youth orchestra members who cut their teeth on this beautiful thing. People who will have that rare magical time forever logged in their memory banks of teenage years, great freinds, great times, rehearsals, sectionals, first loves, sneaking out at night for laughs, sneaky drinks and romance, weeks away, no fear, concerts, proud mums, that course ending feeling and Rach 2 as an integral part of that. Oh to be 16 again. Just for a day.....

[@oleflogger6828]

I'm 77 years old. I've loved this since my early teens, thanks to my Maternal Grandfather, who introduced it to me. 2 years ago, I took up the bass clarinet. NICE SOUND! I hope I get to play the 2nd someday. As Danny Kaye once opined, "I LOVE RUSSIAN COMPOSERS!!"

[@lilylotus9008]

The impression Rachmaninoff gives to me is that he is trying to read my mind, every note seems made on purpose. I really cannot describe this feeling, but he is the only one that reaches the same wave length of my vital energy. I am fully, deeply in love with his music. It gives me shivers everytime I listen to it.

[@hildacuervo7483]

The Divine hears through us. I listen to this music while offering it up. Indescribable.

[@へびくぼ-c8y]

1. 0:00 2. 24:43 3. 31:37 4. 46:53

[@keithp53]

This is a sublime performance with the best Adagio, the 3rd movement from 31:57 to 46:54, there is! From 37:44 (and particularly after 38:17) to 39:50 just has to be THE sexiest 2-minute passage in all of classical symphonic music - for me it beats Wagner’s Liebestod from Tristan & Isolde as the ultimate symphonic representation of a horizontal desire… From 41:02 to 46:54 I defy anyone not to start weeping. Arjan Woudenberg here joins a special elite band of principal clarinettists who do full justice to the dreamy solo of the 3rd movement. Eivind Gullberg Jensen the conductor has done a remarkable job throughout the whole symphony to bring out Rachmaninov’s interweaving melodies and counter-melodies, and delicious harmonies. You just know EVERY player is relishing this performance in one of Europe’s best concert halls, the renowned Concertgebouw Amsterdam. Thank you Avrotros Klassiek and the sound engineers of Netherlands Radio 4 for letting the world share the R.F.O’s beautiful interpretation - I’m going to my desert island with this, oh yes.

[@lauryburr7044]

When I read your comment about represntation of horizontal desire, I thought "really?" - I've listened to this many times - especially this performance - and that hadn't occurred to me. Now I've heard it again with your words in front of me and - dammit, Keith, you're absolutely correct! You've managed to simultaneously increase my understanding of the music - and of me!

[@RandallTinfow]

Hard to listen to Rach even a highly compressed KZbin version. He's the most romantic of the romantics, always leaves me emotionally drained.

[@paulryan7289]

When I listen to the third movement my heart is exploding inside my chest my mind feels as though I'm flying high above the beautiful earth. When I think it can't get any more powerful it does and I feel my inner thoughts feelings and innermost peace are all exploding in bliss that I don't normally feel. I've never said before how it makes me feel it's incredible I get such a high coming from a Man that has Endured Severe Depressive Illness for more than 40 year's , I wish I could tell Rachmaninoff or anyone what a true effect his music has on me ....

[@evahelen2242]

Wonderfully explained! I really feel the same!

[@edwiser3547]

In 1992, I was hired to go to Jamaica and bring a 53' Gulfstar motorsailor back to Fort Lauderdale. The trip was the most adventurous and tumultuous I have ever done, and for reasons I will not write about here. Many moments stand out from that voyage but the most remarkable concerns this music. I had the morning watch from 0600-0800 as we approached the passage between the southeast point of Cuba to the west and Haiti to the east. We had gone through a tough night and had a tropical depression pass over that torn away the mainsail. Fortunately, the old "iron jenny" kept turning. The crew was passed out below and I was alone at the helm listening to Rachmaninoff #2 on an old Sony Walkman cassette player. We were right in the middle of the Windward Passage. As the sun rose it illuminated the steep, dry, rocky coast of southern Cuba east of Guantanamo about 25 miles to the north. To my right I could barely make out the dim outline of the mountains of the northern Haitian peninsula at Cap a Foux. It was an awe inspiring sight. With the blue Caribbean Sea all around me, having survived the toughest storm I have ever been through, and this music in my ears damned if I did not feel like Francis Drake. It is a moment that will live with me until they feed me to the fish.

[@paulryan7289]

What a beautiful memory to have from Rachmaninoff I wish you luck I thoroughly enjoyed your tale of the high seas and your beautiful description regards.

[@gregson99]

You should write books! nice description felt like I was there too listening to rach.

[@edwiser3547]

@@gregson99 Thanks Spill Burg. You are very kind. I was stationed in Netherlands back in 77-78 and love hearing the language. Maybe that is why I selected this rendition. All the best, meneer.

[@jonathanteller6550]

I can relate to your experience. Sailing a boat in conditions that are way beyond ones comfort levels, puts one in a heightened Sereal state of consciousness .This, coupled with the aloneness of the ocean and being alone at the helm, just exasperates the intensity of the experience. This already is enough to be an experience of a lifetime, but that wasn't enough for you, you went ahead and added this symphony to the experience!! We have much to be grateful for, living in these modern times ,that can make such an experience possible for the brave and adventurous. I doubt that even Francis Drake enjoyed a moment like that!

[@Dal-bm7xd]

Your recounting of this harrowing experience took me back there with you. And to have Rach as a part of your adventure gave it even more drama. I enjoyed your ability to share with us the many levels of danger/ beauty and solitude that you survived and let the fish go elsewhere for their daily needs.

[@toxicwhitemale9728]

The 3rd movement is one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever.

[@pavlelazarevic3270]

Whole piece too

[@faaresadeeb9344]

Rachmaninoff has the superpower of layering. There is so much going on at once, yet it all makes sense

[@LukeSchneiderEWI]

Finally !!! I found the PERFECT PERFORMANCE !! 👍🎶🎻

[@southwoodside]

This is probably Rach's greatest orchestral work, alongside the Symphonic Dances.

[@joshmckinney6034]

Studying Mathematical Logic and listening to Rach symphony 2. Life can be pretty cool 😎

[@segmentsAndCurves]

Very. Cool.

[@mangomerkel2005]

22:37 is just so hauntigly beautiful, especially this turn to f-minor at 22:51

[@The_Guy_Who_Asked_06]

Tf do you mean F minor, it stays in C major

[@mangomerkel2005]

@@The_Guy_Who_Asked_06 The chord (f-ab-c) is a f-minor chord?

[@The_Guy_Who_Asked_06]

@@mangomerkel2005 It's an F minor chord but it's still in the key of C major. It's just a modal chord.

[@mangomerkel2005]

@@The_Guy_Who_Asked_06 I know, but in my mind, I didn't say or mean anything else.

[@guaguaboy79]

The 3rd mvt is just way too...........................speechlessly beautiful!!!

[@marthajane6617]

I listen to this often because this is such a glorious masterpiece and the clarinet player is perfection.

[@gina1143]

Agreed

[@minuet_minuo]

I never listen this without feeling “I never need anything provided I can hear such a work.” In fact I don’t want anything, filled with a feeling of fullness. Especially sonorous horn tone on a final phase of Adiago seizes hold of my heart. I really thank you for sharing this unsurpassable performance.

[@starsareangels]

This is the best rendition of this Symphony you'll ever hear. Trust me.

[@starsareangels]

Yaps Why not?

[@Ph.Martin]

This one is my favorite : kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2mboHWvhLBseaM

[@peaelle42]

i believe so as well. but i'm also exploring other interpretations. any recommendations?

[@aidentian5805]

@@peaelle42vasily petrenko’s and the oslo philharmonic is very good as well

[@eternalfearless4532]

Ah Sergei Rachamninov! - you ROCK my heart and soul! One of THE most beautiful/awesome pieces of music ever written. The last movement is Pure heavenly Glory.

[@davesmith6815]

1. Largo - Allegro moderato 00:35 2. Allegro molto 21:19 3. Adagio 31:53 4. Allegro vivace 47:10

[@ludwigvanbeethoven5359]

Scherzo: 21:21

[@davesmith6815]

+Grammar Police Thanks! Don't know where my head was at.

[@md6506]

Thank you!!

[@goodbeef13]

I love how you can hear Rachmaninoff's trepidation at the beginning. It's so obvious that after the flop that was his first symphony, he was afraid of failing again. He gains confidence throughout the piece and that's really evident. Love this piece, great performance.