Most Popular Rachmaninoff - Prelude in G minor, Op.23, No.5

[@TheFlamingPiano]

I like the "Russian" vibes here. Epic, and colorful too!

[@xiguan5156]

Are u gonna do this?

[@TheFlamingPiano]

@@xiguan5156 When I feel like it, but not anytime soon

[@PianOG]

Most popular Rachmaninoff Prelude in C# minor: Am I a joke to you

[@garyhendrick4391]

Most popular with everyone except Rachmaninoff

[@PianOG]

@@garyhendrick4391 Yeah my favourites are Moment Musicaux op.16 no. 4 and his Piano Concerto no.2, but he must have been so tired of being asked to play the same piece all his life haha

[@awe331]

I mean rach hated that soooo

[@pqiojsqdklnads3861]

this is the most popular

[@vladimirhorowitz6646]

nah, op 23 no 5 is much much more popular

[@PianoDawg1620]

I feel like Traum is much more free in his playing compared to other synthesia pianists. His dynamics are very well expressed, I can actually hear a difference between Forte and Fortissimo. His rubato is really great as well. There isn't a sense of compactness in his playing. It doesn't feel like his playing is being held back. He might actually be a professional concert pianist.

[@justoing]

Thats what i always thought, though until like 3 weeks ago it looks like his old self is fading away. He doesn't play as smooth anymore

[@RoadToProPiano]

He is a concert pianist

[@trebleclef9844]

@@justoingwhat r u yapping abt it literally depends on the piece

[@justoing]

@@trebleclef9844 he played very stiff for a small period. If you cant see that you need glasses. Compare ballade no 4 with ballade no 3. You will see what i mean. Also i made that comment 2 years ago. He plays smooth again

[@justoing]

@@trebleclef9844 he played very stiff for a small period. If you cant see that you need glasses. Compare ballade no 4 with ballade no 3. You will see what i mean. Also i made that comment 2 years ago. He plays smooth again

[@fatherindia4810]

Not gonna lie, I've been waiting for this, and it was definitely worth the wait. I legitimately got proper goosebumps around 1:30. You're just on another level in terms of musicality.

[@josiahduell9271]

Ayo wassup lol

[@josiahduell9271]

It would be slightly more musical on a throat keyboard ;)

[@fatherindia4810]

@@josiahduell9271 well this is surprising lol nice to see you here

[@josiahduell9271]

Yeah I had no idea you were into Traum

[@eyelll4982]

@@josiahduell9271 are u like irl friends lol

[@unnamed7225]

Rachmaninoff didn't realize that not everyone could do a thirteenth on the piano.

[@cereal5779]

When does it reach a thirteenth?

[@pedroxd_hunter9049]

@Tzu-Chi Huang actually, I think Rachmaninov COULD do a thirteen but Idk if this piece has a tirtheen

[@ckchang-wg2lw]

I thought piano pieces have a 10th at most.. I guess I’m wrong

[@Ethan-ib5hk]

@@ckchang-wg2lw well you’re right most pieces only go as large as a tenth and it’s extremely rare to see bigger because it’s just not realistic for most people. The largest interval I have ever seen asked to be played straight on is an 11th (Eb to Ab).

[@unnamed7225]

@@ckchang-wg2lw it was a joke but rachmaninoff's pieces make you stretch extraordinary lengths. What you may find difficult, he may find easy because his hand can do a 13th.

[@jackalicious5802]

Such a physically demanding piece. Learning this right now and I can play certain sections at tempo about 3 times before my forearms feel like they're about to fall off

[@louisayers3477]

@@melvindomard7351 BachScholar's video is great for learning Rach's G minor :D

[@louisayers3477]

@@melvindomard7351 Paul Barton is a piano teacher god, been using his channel for years; from Beethoven to Elgar he's got a solid understanding. His channel is demonetised so no adds (in theory), and he often uploads a PDF of the piece. The G minor one has some useful annotations too.

[@louisayers3477]

@@melvindomard7351 this is heartwarming stuff, thanks for your kind words. likewise I wish you all the best in your music progression, have a great evening!

[@annonyme8529]

I'm learning this piece now too, and according to my teacher you should play this like if you was scratching the keys

[@jackalicious5802]

@@melvindomard7351 Yeah I've got to take a look at it! Only playing the first chord definitely helps. Saves a lot more energy for sure

[@moomoo7437]

Some things in this interpretation surprised me a bit compared to how most play, but I enjoyed it a lot! Nice work.

[@PitoTheOne]

Yessss! i have been waiting for so long thank you traum ❤

[@TraumPiano]

😘

[@sergeivasilyevichrachmanin6691]

😘

[@mariedagoult1]

😘

[@pv89820]

😘

[@PitoTheOne]

😘

[@nikolasbradley3608]

The most "Rachmaninoff" sounding piece🤣

[@sigmaballz1469]

Yeah I'd say the prelude in C# minor is the most popular Rachmaninoff piece, but this piece in its entirety is really the quintessential Rachmaninoff piece.

[@chata354]

A.k.a. russian

[@jerryleelewisfan870]

Lol

[@aleksklyar]

Not at all. Indeed," Rachmaninoff music " can be called Piano Sonata No. 2 or Trio élégiaque n°2 Op. 9, for example.

[@pianohq999]

I think that his piano concertos are most Rachmaninoff sounding pieces. ☺

[@cschlums2235]

surprised he didn’t drink vodka while playing

[@TraumPiano]

🤣

[@sabinhong0307]

his LFTs are still deranged from the last russian piece

[@randomthings9393]

Rachmaninoff's hands are larger than my will to live

[@syxalite]

O u c h

[@sergeivasilyevichrachmanin6691]

Are you calling my hands small?

[@Anonymous-wj6bu]

@@sergeivasilyevichrachmanin6691 lel

[@ruthsalgado6775]

OW-

[@thecrushedtwinkie6632]

Change to "WERE" stronger. He died in 1943. Respectfully

[@filmstaratease]

Beautiful rendition, I am also a classically trained pianist and I know how hard it is to play this masterpiece. You nailed it and your interpretation was heartfelt and full of technique at the same time! ❤

[@TraumPiano]

❤️

[@max8531]

His/her sleeves are my favorite compared to other youtuber pianists.

[@prod7633]

Definitely a male

[@qalaphyll]

@@prod7633 yes

[@dav._dav1654]

@@prod7633 yes when you see his body in his 2nd channel vids, he is most defenitly a male

[@mariedagoult1]

@@dav._dav1654 he has also uploaded a video titled 'how to make a girl smile' lol.

[@katherinereetz8886]

This is absolutely beautiful! Your expression and interpretation is amazing! Keep up the great work! 🥰

[@deleted-le2gj]

I like how you play Rachmaninoff's pieces :)

[@ClassikalBoi]

you're a very good interpreter of rachmaninoff, i hope you do more :)

[@sergeivasilyevichrachmanin6691]

He does play me quite well... that sounds strange

[@witsukyai1685]

If you want me to be completely honest, this is probably on of the best performances of this piece in KZbin up these with the likes of Moiseiwitch, Horowitz, and Gilles.

[@mreverything4663]

In all his performances, Traum has this ability to bring out hidden musical lines that I’ve never heard before...

[@Classical4Piano]

Your interpretation is really, really good. It builds up a lot better than most recordings(the lack of pedal in the start an the addition of pedalling builds it up a lot more than just simply pedalling) and your ability to express the inner voices is amazing. All I can say is that you are most definately better than Rousseau or kassia, so keep up the good work!

[@mihailomusikic9182]

I like those jumps, sounds so good! Amazing playing Traum!

[@monkeyman15387]

I'm learning this piece right now! :)

[@haplar]

The counterpoint in the middle section is maybe my favorite single thing in all of classical music, so beautiful.

[@stylepartner5123]

its gorgeous isn't it?

[@popcoin4830]

Yes it's truly amazing. In classical music do you know if that section of the piece is called something particular?

[@hendrikson5571]

I wonder if you will play Rach’s Moment musicaux no.4, i’d love to see how you would interpret it My favs are Lugansky and Kassia’s Interpretation Stay safe and amazing playing as always

[@alexeybelomestnov]

+++++++

[@Joeydoesmedicine]

Traum you’re repertoire is never ending. If you have a daughter I’m single 😩

[@itchymeow9151]

Bruh

[@qalaphyll]

Bruh

[@bachouvenn430]

Bruh

[@kimjongun9311]

Bruh

[@esthermarotta6852]

Bruh ?

[@utekarg3281]

Awww ... that extra left hand voice in the middle part, amazing! And I love the short pause before the last note. Brilliant as always, Traum!

[@sergeivasilyevichrachmanin6691]

What an interesting piece... I wonder who wrote it...?

[@ClassikalBoi]

it must be a genius!

[@sergeivasilyevichrachmanin6691]

@@ClassikalBoi I’m quite sure I remember something significant about this piece... a connection? I don’t know how that’s possible though... I just can’t put my finger on what it is, and why is my name used in the title?

[@ClassikalBoi]

@@sergeivasilyevichrachmanin6691 I don't know, it must have been dedicated to you

[@sergeivasilyevichrachmanin6691]

@@ClassikalBoi that is a plausible theory, I must thank whoever has made this piece in my honour, whoever they are is probably very cool

[@Makeromanticismmainstreamagain]

I believe you performed and recorded it.

[@greenfield5205]

Thanks Traum. I've been looking forward to this piece. Wonderful!!!

[@sebastiandiaz5834]

Thank you! Amazing performance as always

[@jukeban646]

Thats beautiful traum, thx for this awesome moment

[@Bohh574]

When you have more than 600 likes and no dislikes it tells a lot about your playing

[@kairuisun1924]

1.5k/3 now

[@Just_a_Piano_]

@@kairuisun1924 The 3 are from Rachmaninoff and his cousins because Traum played it better than he could

[@PiuwPiuwChannel]

You bring new voices to this piece, notes that i haven't heard when i have listened someone else play it. Great work, beautiful and sharp sounds.

[@PianOG]

I love this piece and in one week, we got it from Kassia and then you. Thanks Traum! Continue playing like Sung Chang ;)

[@annazully2680]

this piece is such an earworm, rachmaninoff just had so much drama in his compositions, literally amazing!

[@SirloucoPiano]

Kassia: Upload this for a 600K subs special video. Traum: Upload this in a random day. Your performance is really good, and this piece is difficult. You did great job :)

[@RinaHoti]

So what’s your point? They both did good it doesn’t matter for what reason they posted the video.

[@SirloucoPiano]

@@RinaHoti I know, but Traum published like a normal piece, without difficulty

[@sergejvasiljevitsjrachmani2808]

Sorry that I am so late, me and Liszt where hanging out

[@antonioarciagaiii1594]

This is what I'm waiting for Traum. LOVE IT! Thank You, One of my favorite Rachmaninoff's compositions

[@ruthsalgado6775]

Rachmaninoff be like: **Imma make all the Russians proud and make a hard core Russian piece. I don’t care if they can play it. I’m an absolute genius!**

[@qalaphyll]

ok

[@sergeivasilyevichrachmanin6691]

You have my thought process spot on

[@ruthsalgado6775]

Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff Hahahaha thanks Rachmaninoff. I like your Piano Concertos.

[@PianoAngelicus]

Outstanding playing......so many textures, colours, wonderful articulation. The voicing, reverie AND passion in the middle section. Magnificent! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@JacobSimpson]

Thank you for playing this one! It's one of my favorites! And you played it wonderfully!

[@항상-o3u]

좋네요 잘 들었습니다 ~~라흐마니노프 곡들이 대체로 멋있는 것 같아요 귀에도 쏙쏙 잘 들어오구요 여러번 듣게 되네요 ~

[@blacksmithpiano]

I’ve been looking forward to this prelude for so long!

[@intheozone8763]

Traum I love how you just casually dropped this off. Also I love your interpretation on the piece :)

[@dan_936]

the transition to the second theme is bloody amazing. Rachmaninov was a genius for sure

[@이상준-g6s]

My favorite song

[@pvs_np]

Is nOT aS oNg, iS A πeCE!

[@ruthsalgado6775]

Piece*

[@sergeirachmaninoff6397]

@@pvs_np liked just because of the pi

[@루피르피루피루피]

오킹쪼아

[@alexchu215]

@@pvs_np Take my fcking like sir

[@odrypelaez9035]

I was waiting for this! You played it awesome and beautiful! Thank you ❤

[@ragsandriches-pianoperform5979]

This is legendary Traum! Amazing performance!

[@Cicen2]

Your rubato is perfect, especially at 3:21 that's so satisfying to listen to. Probably my favourite performance of this piece!

[@ghazaldidar4214]

👏👏👏finally this masterpiece...your interpretation is great Traum,especially the middle section👌❤

[@WalkingCommuter]

Great job bringing out the melody in the middle!

[@johannpetersen3637]

Exelent interpretation Traum, expecially the voice leading in the middle section.

[@mightymaniac8712]

I love this interpretation! Especially in the quiet middle section, the left hand melody was really brought out perfectly

[@suba3976]

Great job traum, that way you play at the begging making it sound like a march truly shows the power of Rachmaninoff piano pieces. You did a great job especially on section b in d major you made it sound so magical FANTASTIC JOB.

[@JD-hk1mj]

👏 I love this piece thank you!!! Great work!! 👍

[@구슬이-o9g]

Wow another Rachmaninoff! Fun fact - I am learning this! Loved your performance Traum!

[@ImJund]

You have quickly become my favorite pianist on youtube by FAR. All of your performances are completely stunning and perfect in every way possible. I'm a sap, so I cry to beautiful music sometimes, and I find myself crying to a lot of your performances. If I can request a piece, could you do Liebesfrued or "Love's Joy" by Kreisler//Rachmaninoff? Or maye Rachmaninoff's Little red riding hood (op 39 no 6). Wish you the best, you truly deserve it. Can't wait to see you at a million subscribers.

[@윤-l6v6k]

많이 기다렸던 곡!! 연주자마다 해석이 이렇게나 다르네요🤩잘 들었습니다~ 자주 들을게요😊😊

[@bilahn1198]

Finally on the 6th try I'm hearing someone play this piece with the requisite power, aggressiveness, and brilliance. Superb performance.

[@ericcabreraverdes4165]

This is the best voicing I’ve ever heard on this prelude.

[@arguiluft]

Great, great, great!!!! Great, Traum.

[@FelineFlame-dj1xl]

this piece looks incredibly fun to play, I hope I'll manage to do it someday!

[@neptune8590]

Well if you look at it, it's not that difficult for a intermediate pianist

[@MarioLuigi-yz9pz]

I’ve been hoping you would do this forever, amazing interpretation. I would love to see you do Bach’s Partita No.2 Sinfonia

[@r62n4_]

You're amazing man!!!

[@Dylonely_9274]

Still so awesome ! Keep up !!!!!!

[@andraditomw]

I like the interpretation. Thank you for the playing!

[@alexhell5467]

I've been woken up to this! I jumped off the bed! Such a rocker, Rach! ❤️🤣

[@sergeivasilyevichrachmanin6691]

❤️

[@phoenix3926]

One of the greatest pieces of all time

[@andrewvvvv8335]

16 years old and learning this piece now😁Thank you Traum for the reference so I can come back to this video if I need a reference lol

[@sneezyIce]

It's really cool to see 2 interpretations of this song in 1 week by two great pianists (Kassia and Traum). Both are great and i appreciate how each performer makes his/hers own style to it!

[@27alex30]

me once i saw the thumbnail: “oh yea, it’s all coming together”

[@ResonantP]

Incredible as always! I love the visuals

[@MusicJournals_]

You are the new Evgeny Kissin..or the old one? Beautiful control of the melody line 🎹 Have my respect who ever you are!

[@chopinaddict6435]

Bravo ! Very very good interpretation! I love it 😍

[@filippo2185]

One of my favourites piece played by my favourite pianist, bravo!!

[@redlinx5520]

Only true comrades kids remember this banger

[@henryhorst9858]

What is your fingering in the left hand for the b section when you are moving up quickly on octaves in the right hand?

[@힝-t4t]

드디어 원하던곡이 올라왔네용!! 훌륭한연주 잘듣구갑니다😄😆

[@twinkle3206]

많은 프렐류드 중 5번이네요. 연주 하시는거 보고 들을때마다 늘 감탄해요.놀라운 그 재능을 항상 감사하셔야 할 듯. 빨강색..봄처럼 산뜻해보여요..고맙습니다..^^

[@Meuphonia]

My favourite piece by Rachmaninoff. ❤연주 감사해요❤

[@alrado4803]

Traum has the best groove of them all!

[@mazzel4488]

you make it look so easy. i tried to learn it once and all these jumps killed me

[@kdh3238]

저번에 신청했던 곡인데 올려주셔서 감사해요 💛 이번곡은 정말 화려하니 좋네요. 앞으로도 이런 곡 많이 부탁드릴게요 😘

[@KodasGOD]

Beautiful piece.

[@paulaberthellll]

I learned this piece as a self taught pianist, of course it is not perfect and it doesn’t sound really good but I’m getting a teacher so I perfection it because I love it a lot and I want to be able to play beautifully soon ❤️

[@leonardolikaj4994]

perfect tempo, wait, you're traum and all of you is perfect 👌🏼😉😉

[@bucky354]

I'm just getting into piano, one thing I know for sure is, pieces sound 1000% better with emotion like this one

[@mattcrafterpianist]

Traum, surely look at doing Rach’s entire op.3! The polichinelle is my favourite piece by him!

[@cosmicalyxr]

Me: Wow Traum you’ve released so many insane pieces as if they are Easy rated PlutaX tutorials. Traum(with a DJ Khaled voice): Another one 👉

[@kuuderepiano2988]

Wonderfully played, it sounded like an orchestra 👏 Especially this part; 0:40

[@우세이-m3g]

와 이거 진짜 너무 좋아요ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ 너무 완벽합니다!!! 요즘 바빠서 댓글 잘 못 다네요...ㅠ

[@joshz6289]

Great job! Really like your style of playing this piece that is not too bright. Could you do Op23. No.6 next?

[@ilyablekot9377]

Thank you Traum!

[@j.rohmann3199]

This was an great interpretation! Less sustain Pedal than in other performamces But I REALLY enjoyed it!

[@charlescxgo7629]

I think I know who you are, your playing was in a commercial a few years back. You were the few pianists that inspired me. I might be wrong, but if I am right, I won't reveal your identity 😉

[@中嶋きよみ]

本当に何でも今に繋がっている。私がピアノを辞めないのは、やはりピアノ気狂いからです。ピアノを弾くことだけが私の生き甲斐です。ハノンは近所の人が嫌がるのでこの頃は弾けませんが、この頃、うちね近辺では本当にピアノを弾く人がいなくなって、寂しいです。

[@tigranharutyunyan7674]

This and the No. 7 in C minor.... Thanks for the recording

[@tke1249]

Worth the waiting, i love this piece

[@AnatoArchives]

You are becoming one of the virtuosic legends I'm witnessing

[@triunechurch1583]

Wow beautiful performance 👍💖

[@pvs_np]

Traum is going to end his repeirtoire, and would have to play "Twinkle w.. star" on his 100k special.

[@bw2082]

The mozart version

[@-creativeusername-7521]

he already played the Mozart version lol

[@matthiasdjveitmanndajenth5365]

I have been waiting for this one