Rachmaninoff Moment Musicaux Op. 16 No. 4 in E Minor

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Six moments musicaux Op. 16, is a set of solo piano pieces composed by the Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff between October and December, 1896. Each Moment musical reproduces a musical form characteristic of a previous musical era. The forms that appear in Rachmaninoff's incarnation are the nocturne, song without words, barcarolle, virtuoso étude, and theme and variations.
The individual pieces have been described as "true concert works, being best served on a stage and with a concert grand."
Although composed as part of a set, each piece stands on its own as a concert solo with individual themes and moods. The pieces span a variety of themes ranging from the somber funeral march of number three to the majestic canon of number six, the Moments musicaux are both Rachmaninoff's return to and revolution of solo piano composition. A typical performance lasts 30 minutes.
In an interview in 1941, Rachmaninoff said, "What I try to do, when writing down my music, is to make it say simply and directly that which is in my heart when I am composing." Even though Moments musicaux were written because he was short of money, the pieces summarize his knowledge of piano composition up to that point. Andantino opens the set with a long, reflective melody that develops into a rapid climax. The second piece, Allegretto, is the first of the few in the set that reveal his mastery of piano technique. Andante cantabile is a contrast to its two surrounding pieces, explicitly named "funeral march" and "lament." Presto draws inspiration from several sources, including the Preludes of Frédéric Chopin, to synthesize an explosion of melodic intensity. The fifth, Adagio sostenuto is a respite in barcarolle form, before the finale Maestoso, which closes the set in a thick three-part texture. In six musical moments, Rachmaninoff illustrates completely, "that which is in my heart."

[@brunocostapiano]

Imagine Rachmaninoff himself playing this, it would be a marvelous experience.

[@cynic150]

Itself? In other words, it would be better than this performance. You are probably right.

[@randomytguy7315]

@@cynic150 your nickname makes sense now

[@cynic150]

@@randomytguy7315 I take that as a compliment!

[@sashh9997]

There are recordings

[@LucasOliveira-wo9xj]

@@sashh9997 where? Please

[@PianistSeb]

It is a very nice interpretation of this virtuosic masterpiece. However, I feel that people have focused very much on Lugansky's interpretation. I mean it is very nice, but it is also interesting to listen other people who play it and put different colors. There is not "best interpretation" in music. Listen for example Pogorelich interpretation of this. It is very different and also very beautiful.

[@rachmaninow6606]

Very important comment!

[@fab7763]

I suggest Lazar Berman. Absolutely... WOW!!! in my opinion.

[@horst29]

Insightful

[@nicholasroediger1045]

Berman made some goofs.... Listen to Simone Pedroni - no one is better !!!

[@user-Tanusha69]

Потрясающее сочинение и исполнение! Браво Сергей Васильевич!

[@mohamadabyad3552]

Rachmaninoff.. you will always be "beyond compare".

[@GWD55]

Авторское исполнение это эталон.Неподражаемо восхитительная пьеса Гений.

[@Ashu-bv3ej]

One of the greatest piece of all time

[@lancecullinane2121]

Love this song!

[@ilonakrassenbaum-stamm9457]

мне очень понравилась эта запись момента.я так и представляла эту пьесу

[@Валентин-к2щ7ж]

Гигант! Так не писал музыку никто!

[@СамуилАртёмов-б3ч]

А КАК играет!

[@LIAKOTV]

this is a Rachmaninoff performance

[@maylisd.8926]

What do you mean?? The pianist isn’t Lugansky??

[@pri_kristel]

@@maylisd.8926 It is. Nikolai Luganaky played it.

[@brambakker5253]

Maylis D. It is look in the description

[@zhuxia7922]

I think that was just a joke 😅 dont be too serious

[@nicholasroediger1045]

Rachmaninov never recorded this piece !!!!!! Probably Luganski !!?

[@alb.eir.8992]

Блестяще.

[@beepurplepoker6839]

BRAVO MAESTRO INCREDIBLE amazing thank you RACHMANINOFF thank you 😢😢😢

[@marzialibro2493]

❤

[@MayaNature113]

God!

[@АндрейРадио-б1ц]

God or good?

[@tonybonfiglio8941]

IL MAESTRO!!!!!

[@АлександрХомяков-ъ5з]

❤️❤️❤️

[@bobjalla1323]

il n'y a pas de meilleure version, on n'est jamais aussi bien servi que par soi même, comme on dit en France

[@sleep3017]

This is not played by Rachmaninoff, this recording is by Nikolai Lugansky unfortunately Rachmaninoff never recorded this piece

[@Erwan-en9jb]

À mon avis si ! La meilleure version est pour moi celle de Malofeev telle qu’il la joue à 11 ans .

[@miranda2307]

How can a normal human with only two hands play this?

[@emlmm88]

Yep. You don't need superhuman reach either. This is a great example of a piece that anyone can master with good wristwork and fingering!

[@STEPHANM0ELLER]

But not like this!

[@PieInTheSky9]

Not as difficult as it sounds, just takes a lot of time and correct fingering. It makes a wonderful show piece.

[@chrisbrown8351]

I was working on some of it when I had something to play on, and it's difficult but it does sound harder than it is to play.

[@ytyt3922]

As mentioned, this piece is not as hard as it sounds. The hand positions are not awkward at all and, unusual for a Rachmaninoff piece, the chords rarely span more than an octave so you don’t need large hands to play it comfortably. Of course to play it as cleanly and quickly as it sounds here take a lot of practice.

[@Emirhan1487]

Lugansky plays ?? :)))

[@hovnansevoyan6775]

Emirhan Özkaymak I want to know too

[@chubbywubbybooboo9217]

Lugansky, certainly.

[@sadkos4716]

Emirhan Özkaymak Тамбовский. :)

[@georgeploumbides3363]

yes

[@JoaoFurtadoCoelho777]

I like this rendering but (if I'm permitted) I think I prefer Lazar Berman's rendering of the six... (available in YT, at the moment)

[@cheryldring9780]

I expected to prefer the Berman, but am finding I like both Lugansky and Zilberstein.

[@muellervos1982]

💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@lancecullinane2121]

Takes practice and good hands no carbitunnel!

[@drunkenpikachu]

If this is No. 4 - would it be Presto?

[@jasontimmanov3351]

drunkenpikachu No, it is a virtuoso etude

[@rafadawabe]

Yes it is Presto

[@PianistSeb]

@@jasontimmanov3351 It is not etude, it is a musical moment/ (but practically it is an etude)

[@cynic150]

Technically impressive, but I am not moved by his phrasing, which is more important.

[@classical.pianist]

Lugansky is getting to the point where one can identify him on the blind Ever hear him do the Scriabin #12? He brings a genius and style that is unmistakeable. . Sort of like Cortot. You just knew it was he.

[@sashh9997]

This is true for almost every pianist if you listen carefully some just stand out more than others

[@elyucatecoluke4095]

I'm sure it's Lugansky playing and I totally agree with you @MrFrenchBulldog

[@jacobhuggins5448]

No other pianist has his clarity

[@ianboard544]

Sokolov.

[@atanasovz]

I'd never heard Sokolov playing this, but Berman plays it marvelous.

[@Classical.music-Japan]

最後ぶち切りなのやめて欲しい…… せっかくなら余韻まで撮っといて欲しい………

[@dominiquedescottes8314]

Merveilleusement intemporel

[@НатальяГорюнова-б4ш]

Вот так надо играть на рояле!! Слушайте, наслаждайтесь, учитесь!!!!

[@НатальяГорюнова-б4ш]

Где тот миллиард долларов, чтобы заплатить этому гениальному пианисту за его гениальную игру?!

[@prof.mauriziofrancescobarr3340]

Non ci sono parole per poter esprimere ciò che ascoltiamo!

[@romainguignot8512]

Technically magnificent but Stephane Blet's interpretation is musically more beautiful and for me the best