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

[@russian-canadianfamily6895]

I mean.. the composer is Russian 😂

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@PitoTheOne]

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

[@TraumPiano]

😘

[@sergeivasilyevichrachmanin6691]

😘

[@mariedagoult1]

😘

[@pv89820]

😘

[@PitoTheOne]

😘

[@moomoo7437]

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

[@mreverything4663]

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

[@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]

❤️

[@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

[@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.

[@deleted-le2gj]

I like how you play Rachmaninoff's pieces :)

[@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. ☺

[@katherinereetz8886]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@ClassikalBoi]

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

[@sergeivasilyevichrachmanin6691]

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

[@monkeyman15387]

I'm learning this piece right now! :)

[@mihailomusikic9182]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@annazully2680]

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

[@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

[@dan_936]

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

[@Cicen2]

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

[@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.

[@phoenix3926]

One of the greatest pieces of all time

[@greenfield5205]

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

[@blacksmithpiano]

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

[@sebastiandiaz5834]

Thank you! Amazing performance as always

[@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 ;)

[@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

[@alrado4803]

Traum has the best groove of them all!

[@bilahn1198]

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

[@antonioarciagaiii1594]

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

[@ericcabreraverdes4165]

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

[@KodasGOD]

Beautiful piece.

[@JacobSimpson]

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

[@Dylonely_9274]

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

[@sergejvasiljevitsjrachmani2808]

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

[@항상-o3u]

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

[@mightymaniac8712]

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

[@27alex30]

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

[@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.

[@arguiluft]

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

[@intheozone8763]

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

[@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.

[@ragsandriches-pianoperform5979]

This is legendary Traum! Amazing performance!

[@r62n4_]

You're amazing man!!!

[@redlinx5520]

Only true comrades kids remember this banger

[@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

[@odrypelaez9035]

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

[@WalkingCommuter]

Great job bringing out the melody in the middle!

[@alexhell5467]

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

[@sergeivasilyevichrachmanin6691]

❤️

[@fuzzykoala6168]

Awesome

[@johannpetersen3637]

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

[@harijoel]

this goes hard!

[@구슬이-o9g]

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

[@laykidv]

very good interpritation

[@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!

[@andraditomw]

I like the interpretation. Thank you for the playing!

[@bucky354]

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

[@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

[@filippo2185]

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

[@JD-hk1mj]

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

[@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]

+++++++

[@tigranharutyunyan7674]

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

[@matthiasdjveitmanndajenth5365]

I have been waiting for this one

[@ResonantP]

Incredible as always! I love the visuals

[@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 ?

[@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

[@mazzel4488]

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

[@leonardolikaj4994]

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

[@tke1249]

Worth the waiting, i love this piece

[@ghazaldidar4214]

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

[@kuuderepiano2988]

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

[@ilyablekot9377]

Thank you Traum!

[@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

[@PianoAngelicus]

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

[@olakolade6656]

beautiful!

[@윤-l6v6k]

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

[@chopinaddict6435]

Bravo ! Very very good interpretation! I love it 😍

[@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.

[@chopinist7216]

YES IM LEARNING THIS RN I LOVE IT!!!

[@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 ❤️

[@Meuphonia]

My favourite piece by Rachmaninoff. ❤연주 감사해요❤

[@힝-t4t]

드디어 원하던곡이 올라왔네용!! 훌륭한연주 잘듣구갑니다😄😆

[@spenlaprincipale4652]

Loved it keep it up

[@Zephyrus47]

Outta be the best interpretation out there!

[@pqiojsqdklnads3861]

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[@triunechurch1583]

Wow beautiful performance 👍💖

[@crosskeys3403]

Dude love this!!!!

[@AnatoArchives]

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

[@88KeystoCure]

Absolutely amazing!

[@johnny_be_goode9415]

Impresionante 👏👏❤️

[@finleyfolfouwu]

i loved this!!!

[@우세이-m3g]

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