BTS Rehearsal 2 - Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 - Spokane Symphony Orchestra

[@jayyjay8082]

Wow! This video is now on my playlist. 💐💐💐

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Awesome! :)

[@jasonn8948]

19:27 >>> deffo best part

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Ahhh...the resolution is sweet. 😄

[@Carlos-ho9yd]

Beautiful, you are an amazing pianist, Charlie!

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Thank you so much for your support, and for commenting! 😄

[@zhen7020]

Great performance! I really like this concerto and have been considering learning the first movement but so far I’ve only learned fantaisie impromptu and I’m halfway through the revolutionary etude, is the jump in difficulty too large?

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Thanks so much! This is definitely way harder than the Fantaisie Impromptu, but the Revolutionary Etude is pretty hard too. (By the way, those were your first two pieces you learned?!? If so, those are pretty advanced pieces to start out with!). You can take a look at the Rach 2 if you'd like to and see how it goes. If you want an easier, romantic concerto to learn, the Grieg Concerto is one of my favorites that you can consider! (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKmulnidhquYbK8si=FnMRIWOdqb3BuiP-)

[@zhen7020]

@@CharlieAlbrightPianist Thanks for the advice! I've actually been having weekly piano classes for about 8 years now but I only began taking it seriously last year so since last year I've only learned the two pieces i mentioned. (Also tried Chopin's first ballade but I found it really difficult, couldn't get the hang of the coda). I'll look intro Grieg's concerto for sure!

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

@@zhen7020 Most people will probably say the Rach 2 is harder than the Chopin Ballades (at least technically), so maybe the Grieg is a good one to look into (it sounds harder/fancier than it is)! It's one of my favorites. Keep me posted as to what you decide to do, and good luck! :)

[@seatonsr]

Bring that chocolate, Charlie! Sounds fantastic!

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Haha thanks, Scott! 😄

[@bingo8250]

This is a fantastic performance! I love the clear voicing and phrasing ❤ One question, are concert pianists invited to perform a concerto with symphony orchestras or do pianists usually contact the orchestra for a performance? Who gets to select the piece? Thanks 🎉

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Thanks so much! That’s a great question…maybe a good one for a Talking Time with Charlie episode. Sometimes booking agents will be in touch with orchestras for scheduling, and other times the orchestras contact you to invite you to perform with them.

[@bingo8250]

​@@CharlieAlbrightPianist Thank you so much! I was always curious about that, but now I know :D This is great channel; I really appreciate your content, especially the inspiring performance videos and masterclasses providing insightful advice. If I may request, I am very curious about your thoughts and interpretation on Chopin's G minor Ballade (No. 1). But at any rate, your rendition of one of my favorite concertos was absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing this masterpiece and best wishes on your upcoming concerts!! 🎉

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

@@bingo8250 Thanks so much again, @bingo8250! Please keep posting and watching! :)

[@notcoolyoshi]

It’s such a pleasure to hear you play, I hope I will have the chance to hear you play live again sometime! Have you considered playing Kapustin and Gershwin’s concertos? Cheers!

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Thanks so much, @notcoolyoshi! Haven’t done the Kapustin concerto, but play the Gershwin Concerto and his Rhapsody in Blue a lot (here’s one vid you might like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHS2aqmArst4aNUsi=5o04g4WcsldWiXgE Thanks for your support and for commenting! 😃

[@EdmundKuhl]

I am 15yo, and I am learning this right now, you got any tips on the più vivo section page 16 box number 8. 5:12 You know where it is if you follow along, thanks.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Gotta stay light, loose, and relaxed. Check out the masterclass vid for an in-depth lesson on this, if you’re interested! 😄

[@justintimetoclashandbrawl3348]

Why u gotta say ur 15 yo and make everyone sad

[@EdmundKuhl]

@@justintimetoclashandbrawl3348 for him to know what kinda of person he is talking to and also to recommend practicing techniques that are good for my small hands. And why sad?

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

@@justintimetoclashandbrawl3348 🤣

[@Rachhhhhhhhhhhh2-mv2]

Hi new sub here ✋ mind if I ask who’s your favourite composer

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Don't have just one...really depends on my mood, the piece, etc. But I really do like late Beethoven and Chopin quite a bit! :)

[@Rachhhhhhhhhhhh2-mv2]

​@@CharlieAlbrightPianistoh I see ..what's your top3 favourite pieces

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

@@Rachhhhhhhhhhhh2-mv2 That's even harder...don't think I have three specifics. Right now, though, one of them is probably Great Balls of Fire: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKG1hq2uqr51jsUsi=v8cdZvD45ZCH6fBJ

[@Rachhhhhhhhhhhh2-mv2]

​@@CharlieAlbrightPianistah I se jazz do you use una cordage or sustuneto pedal for the second movement or is it just the sustain ?🤔

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

@@Rachhhhhhhhhhhh2-mv2 I use the una corda (soft) pedal and sustain pedal in almost every piece I play, at different times. Almost never use the middle pedal. 🤣

[@larryvilledude9415]

Oh my gosh, to see such an amazing pianist as Charlie Albright play one of the most beautiful piano pieces ever written is an amazing treat. The best part was having such a close image of Charlie’s hands, arms, body and face while he is performing this amazing piece. Thank you so much. I will watch this over and over again.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Aww thank you so much! Really appreciate your support :)

[@user-of7jx8fn8q]

Have you played rach 3 in full before?

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Surprisingly, not in concert! I've learned it, but perform Rach 2 and Rach Paganini Variations a lot (not Rach 3).

[@justintimetoclashandbrawl3348]

@@CharlieAlbrightPianistI hope you perform Rach 3 one day

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

@@justintimetoclashandbrawl3348 It's a neat piece, but I'm personally a much bigger fan of No. 2 and the Paganini Variations (which I luckily get to play pretty often!). :)