Rachmaninoff plays Henselt - Were I a Bird, Op. 2: No. 6

12 Characteristic Studies, Op. 2: No. 6, Were I a Bird · Sergei Rachmaninoff · Adolf von Henselt
A Window in Time: Rachmaninoff Performs Works of Other Composers (Realized by Wayne Stahnke)
℗ 1998 Telarc International Corp., Distributed by Concord.
Released on: 1999-03-01
Associated Performer, Realisation, Producer, Recording Producer: Wayne Stahnke
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Da-Hong Seetoo
Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Robert Friedrich
Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Mark Robertson-Tessi
Composer Lyricist: Adolf von Henselt
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Rachmaninoff piano rolls are a unique piece of musical history. A piano roll is a music storage medium consisting of a roll of paper with perforations that control the playback of a player piano or other automatic musical instrument. These piano rolls were popular in the early 20th century as a way to enjoy live performances without needing to attend a concert. The Rachmaninoff piano rolls are especially prized by music enthusiasts and historians as they provide a rare glimpse into the playing style of one of the greatest pianists of all time. They also offer a fascinating contrast to modern recordings, as they capture the sound and style of an era before the advent of digital recording technology. Rachmaninoff's musicality and spontaneity is on show in all of his recordings, he never feels too confined to what's written on the page and instead freely explores, embellishes and decorates the music in an organic and improvisatory manner.
Rachmaninoff's recording of "Were I A Bird" is a stunning display of the pianist's technical prowess and emotional depth. Rachmaninoff's performance captures the yearning and longing expressed in the piece, which tells the story of a bird longing to fly free. The recording has become a beloved classic, praised for its beauty and the profound emotional impact it has on listeners. Listening to this recording is like stepping back in time and experiencing the music as it was meant to be played, by one of the greatest musicians of all time. It is a testament to the enduring power of classical music, and a reminder of the remarkable artistry of Sergei Rachmaninoff.

[@juicedelemon]

finding a lot of "rach plays" vids lately and all i can see is that they are all gems

[@kofiLjunggren]

Yup me too

[@lucianoalbrechtbroboski6154]

The video's description says it "tells the story of a bird longing to fly free". But the title of the music is "Were i a bird, to thee I'd fly". Sounds more like a desire of someone in love.

[@f1f1s]

I usually watch KZbin videos on 1.5 or 1.8 speed, and I had to check the settings to see if that speed slider was sitting in 1.5x... it wasn’t.

[@bikedawg]

He had to cram recordings on a 78rpm disc at that time, so many of his recordings are i think quicker than normal. 78rpm disc only hold about 5min of recording

[@f1f1s]

​@@bikedawgThis is the reason why early recordings feature very few repetitions (or have some omissions!). However, the decay rate of the piano sound here is standard; this sounds like a genuine real-time recording. Moreover, later tape recordings of the same pianists born in the same age do not sound slower even with the duration constraint removed. Flashy études were performed with brilliance, with an intent to create a torrent of little clear bells. There is no reason to search for hidden voices in this type of show piece

[@SCRIABINIST]

Yeah ofc it's Rachmaninoff, playing at breakneck speeds while maintaining perfect control and phrasing

[@joshscores3360]

if you ever feel useless, just think about the key change in this or liszt hungarian rhapsody 6

[@chezbe]

omg lmao man spot on

[@debrucey]

right? a missed opportunity for some A-sharp minor representation

[@Manx123]

Can you explain?

[@andersonvieira12]

​@@Manx123 change from F#/D#m to Gb/Ebm. Enharmonic key signatures!!!!!!!

[@joeyblogsy]

Not quite sure I’m getting the joke

[@kampersmix]

Una sugerencia. Creo que seria mejor ponerlo como contenido general y no para niños. Igual se pueden ver. El contenido para niños tiene muchas limitaciones, no te notifica cuando sale un video y no deja guardarlos en lista 😱 Saludos!

[@milbournmusic]

Thank you very much for notifying me of this! I've changed it to general content :)

[@kampersmix]

@@milbournmusic 💕💕😎😎👌👌