Rachmaninoff - Prelude in C# minor, Op. 3, No. 2

I won't lie to you, this is probably the most passion and energetic i've ever played this piece. It always forces me to play with all my heart and embrace the emotion needed to help it connect with the audience. I have to learn how to control it a little better, but I was proud to see myself come out of my shell and really put my heart into the performance.
You see I chose an interesting day to post this 😂 Piece is scary, ain't it?
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[@nicermguy1]

With these romantic composers, I think it is important to have a little flexibility with the meter/pace of the pieces so you can infuse the feeling and emotion the pieces deserve. You succeeded in this. Just lovely. I wish I could still play - I miss my grand piano - broken tendons and age, oh well. I can listen to you.

[@joshuadaviddavis]

@@nicermguy1 That’s such a sweet comment, thank you so much!! I think that’s what I love the most about romantic era music. So much room to express different tempos and dynamics!! I’m thankful to God that I can play the piano; it’s a beautiful instrument.

[@krishyket]

Excellent, controlled, passionate.

[@joshuadaviddavis]

thank you so much, that comment means a lot!!

[@stacerogers4008]

You made that Steinway move. Great job. I’m also about to tackle this amazing piece 🎹👍

[@joshuadaviddavis]

thanks so much!! best of luck, it's so satisfying to learn and play

[@Chelovekpastila]

You have such a profound feeling for music indeed! Bravo bravo.

[@joshuadaviddavis]

thank you so much!

[@vivianaleon2951]

This is amazing. You are talented my friend. You really know how to play rachmaninov

[@joshuadaviddavis]

@@vivianaleon2951 thank you so much!! to God be the glory. I think this is the only thing of his that I’ve played so far. I would love to play more of his preludes in the future, they are brilliant work 🙂

[@lionofjudah6763]

Bravo well done.

[@JillHughesPianist]

I’m here for every second of your stunning playing! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@joshuadaviddavis]

@@JillHughesPianist thank you friend! likewise 😁

[@jeanpascaud4218]

il y a des éléments très intéressants dans cette interprétation, qui me font découvrir des choses que je n'avais encore jamais entendues ! 😊

[@joshuadaviddavis]

Merci beaucoup!

[@garypotter1985]

The Agitato was extremely well done 👏🏼

[@joshuadaviddavis]

thank you that means a lot!! I love that section

[@garypotter1985]

@@joshuadaviddavis a lot of people rush it and play it at top speed, but it lacks the intensity that you’ve managed to get. It’s fabulous

[@joshuadaviddavis]

@@garypotter1985 that’s a high compliment, thank you! You’re right, that section certainly demands attention to detail in terms of clarity and phrasing. So much goodness that needs to be appreciated!

[@stefanopasqui3573]

Very good job! 👍

[@joshuadaviddavis]

thank you so much!

[@botanic999]

The loud bells at the end sound impressive.

[@rafaellaS37]

👏👏

[@jojwtff7294]

Very nice bro, can i ask for how long u have been playing piano and how long did it take to you to learn that song? Thank you

[@joshuadaviddavis]

Thank you 😊 I’ve been playing since I was 4, so a while lol I learned it a few years back when I was an undergraduate student at Samford University. Spent about a year on it

[@dianabrown1444]

Did you major in piano?

[@joshuadaviddavis]

I majored in music composition, but took piano lessons

[@kostyakonstantinoff]

its okay

[@joshuadaviddavis]

okay, thanks 👍🏾

[@VanNguyen-eq4oe]

Bravissimo ❤❤❤❤

[@laalrezayani7713]

Lots of GRAVITY. I have almost finished learning this piece❤

[@laalrezayani7713]

Also so much emotion😢

[@joshuadaviddavis]

that’s awesome! yeah there is such much room for expression with this piece. the dramatic octaves, the vocal-like melody, the ever-building agitato section… it isn’t technically difficult but it does demand a lot from the pianist. I enjoy it personally 😊

[@nicermguy1]

You did the Steinway justice. Excellent! Lots of feeling.

[@paik21]

absolutely perfectly! 👏

[@joshuadaviddavis]

Ooh thanks so much 🙏🏾

[@XBOX_MUSICxoxoxo]

Sounds so tense omg

[@joshuadaviddavis]

it is very tense lol, one of my favorite tense pieces to play

[@XBOX_MUSICxoxoxo]

@@joshuadaviddavis its only tense bcz of ur poor technique, Watch my playing and see what a real pianist sounds look buckaroo

[@kai_miniz]

Nice piano skill man!

[@joshuadaviddavis]

Thanks so much!

[@DonaDoralice]

❤

[@danielwineberg7805]

Like it, like it.

[@joshuadaviddavis]

awesome, thanks so much!

[@maryannebagala9109]

Wow..! Beautiful..!

[@joshuadaviddavis]

thank you so much, means a lot!!

[@maryannebagala9109]

@@joshuadaviddavis beautiful talent..! God has blessed you..!

[@joshuadaviddavis]

@@maryannebagala9109 He has honestly, I believe that 🙏🏾