Rachmaninoff Elegie Op. 3, No. 1 for cello & piano - Julie Reimann, Cello, Ellyses Kuan, Piano

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Rachmaninoff’s Elegie is the 1st of his 5 Fantasy Pieces, opus 3, written in 1892 at the time he graduated from Moscow Conservatory, and which he dedicated to his teacher Anton Arensky. With its eloquent, almost divine sadness, Rachmaninoff’s E flat minor Elegie captures this human emotion, without being depressing at the same time. It differs from much of his virtuosic solo piano music in its contemplative nature. The arch of the piece changes keys and rhythms with the use of off beats in particular, to keep the listener anticipating and wondering where it will go next. In the beginning one feels the expression and depth of an almost sublime sadness, interspersed with more tumultuous expressions of angst. In the middle section, one feels a hopeful yearning, culminating in a questioning murmur (played by the cello in this transcription of the piece). The ending surprises in its almost defiant soul-refreshing passion.
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Very beautiful played. Thank you very much!

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Thank you so much!

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great performance^^ love it

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