Gilels plays Rachmaninov: Prelude op. 23 no. 2 Videos

arthurmassucato Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Why, we are supposed to hear bells in this prelude? I think that the only Rach's prelude which got something with bells was the Opus 3 Nº 2...

Perkeno Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Rachmaninoff was *obsessed* with bells; you'll hear them in many of his compositions.

mynameismaurice Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - no its not. he is great because of his own persistance and work. if i were him i would be offended by that comment

pedrobesteiras Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Well, each one has each one's own beliefs.Sure persistance and work is needed, and much, but he's like a 'chosen one'm he's iluminated.

misotoma Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - omg 3:07 is that Michelangeli on the bottom right corner of the audience?? or is that just me?

DrMudddddd Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - If anyone thinks this version is really good, then I suggest you take a look at Kissin's version here also; it is much better - less harsh and more sensitive. You'll love it!

brianCIM Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - holy shit. i think it is. i don't think i could play "mary has a little lamb" with him sitting there, lol.

phemt666 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - In this video he looks like michelangeli, but if you watch the video of the prelude op 3 n.2 of the same concert you can see him well and he's not michelangeli.

brianCIM Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - i will have to check that out. ty phemt.

miliona1re Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Truly Maestoso and full of power and not Allegro like many pianists play it.

miliona1re Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Kissin plays it too fast losing the Maestoso,powerful and regal character.Maybe Kissin version is more spectacular for the people,more pyrotecnic but i think THIS is the best performance of this prelude.Unfortunately i didn't found Rachmaninoff version,i'm very curious to know how he played his prelude.For example Rachmaninoff was playing his op23 n5 slower than all the other pianists i heard ,more mysterious and really "alla marcia" and not allegro and too fast like many pianists play it.

XPJamieXD Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - I understand what you mean about G minor, its much slower yet just as powerful. I've listened to Kissin playing G minor also and I think he does the same, with Rachmaninoff I think he's takes away alot of the emotion and make it a little too technical. A fantastic player but I much prefer Kissin playing Chopin and Liszt for example "La Campanella" I actually prefer him playing this than Yundi Lee.

kajohada Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - i know those version of richter with this prelude,but mr.gilels does play almost like him but richter´s interpretation is a bit more orchestral but nevertheless beautiful played by mr. gilels,no question!

DarkRaimundo Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Could'nt expect any better from Gilels, Best version I have heard on YouTube!

aizendarwin Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Gilels version is the best

kajohada Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - listen to richter´s version of this prelude,perhaps u will correct ur opinion;))

fanguism Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - where can i find richter's version ?

kajohada Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - EMI-cd: 12 preludes by rachmaninoff,played by s.richter!regards

timgor Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Yes, I think that Gilels version (especially in the middle) is more hard. Richter is more romantic (about this piece)

busylifemeto Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - 200% spot on :)

jero13595 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Why no standing ovation????

wsp67326 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Kissin's youtube video version is better in than this youtube video; particularly since he performs it after performing the "full" third concerto; Gilels is fantastic, though.

curiousspectator Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - I think it's because it's in the middle of his a set of Rachmaninoff pieces; he doesn't rise but remains seated ready go on to the next piece. Otherwise this piece would be a perfect one to end a set or a whole programme.

OrangeSodaKing Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - if i had a nickel for every single concert pianist that plays this piece that well, i'd have 5 cents.

fluticious Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - WOW