To all the critics complaining this isn't being played right: if this sounds like a piano that has the capability to do this Cadenza justice, then I'm as good a pianist as Vladimir Horowitz is. Furthermore, even if this was played on a Steinway Grand: appreciate it for what it is. An attempt made by an amateur. People are quick to say "You shouldn't play this until you're better". Immediately ask yourself: what makes you think the person wants to be better? My logic is, someone unsatisfied with what he has achieved would not display his work. And if they enjoy what they are doing that is all that matters. I've listened to this Cadenza played by world-class pianists thousands of times, I have the highest of standards when it comes to this concerto. That does not inhibit me from appreciating this attempt on the Cadenza. In fact, what I hear pleases me. It would never do so in a concert hall, but I'm not in a concert hall, am I? Thank you for sharing this. It pleases me greatly to hear people who love Rachmaninoff enough to bring this Cadenza to this level
If you are an amateur, thats fantastic work ! However don't forget this is not a stand alone, it is a cadenza which comes after a whole 2-3 minutes or mysterious wanderings, where the atmosphere is strange and heavy, thats why when cadenza finally erupts, it explodes rather fast and it requires a lot of unleashed energy. Try once to play the 4-5 pages before then make the transition, you will see what I mean.
@@janedont1205 Well, professionals hear different things, they don't just listen for fun, thats what amateurs do. Music is a language, when is wrongly spoken, some people may object. Also, constructive critics are good, how else to improve.
@@gustavsoler1812 Specifically, the middle section of the Finale. I attempted to learn the Finale and I can play the first and the third section of the concert solidly. But that middle section makes me want to quit piano altogether
@@MichaelClark-zc7ht so if I have had another name, my comm wouldn't have been that arrogant... ok. And I don't know of any show, maybe you are disturbed by it? And tell me something: since when are musicians supposed not to be critical of anything? Since when are they not allowed to name something "silly" and to enter a debate?! Since when is that a virtue in the world and in the music world? Educate me please, since you are so humble, maestro.
@@salvationbygracealone5111 The title is "Rachmaninoff's most difficult Cadenza". To my knowledge of Rachmaninoff's music which I've loved, played and listened to for years, this statement is most certainly true, a Cadenza of higher difficulty by Rachmaninoff is something I have yet to discover. Since you directly claim the title is wrong, you must prove it by naming the more difficult Cadenza
Alright he did a good job but if you don't have the skills to inteprate it correctly maybe it's better to wait a bit, to improve your skills, before you try to play it
@@f4kit I assume you have the interpretative skills to play this correctly then? How about you post your own version if you want to be so judgemental of others.
@@f4kit you shouldn’t judge so harshly. Provide constructive rather than destructive criticism. It’s very brave of him to post this knowing that asses like you exist. The rudeness and the belligerence is unnecessary, contemptible and simply awful. Learn to be kind...it will go a long way.
@@f4kit he is entitled to play the peice how he desires. Im sure he is aware about the tempo. If its an issue simply don't listen. Well done mate 👏 amazing effort. Its inspired me to start the learning process. keep at it
While I do like the clarity in the recording presented, I would like to make a few notes. First of all, the piano doesn't do it justice, but that is beyond your control. Secondly, I think that playing it so slowly, while helping with the clarity of the cadenza, really makes the main theme in the big chords unrecognisable, it just loses its momentum. If you could find a way to make the main theme momentous, while sacrificing the least amount of clarity, it would immediately sound way better. Good job however on tackling this 👍
Then play it with the speed and accuracy - and more important - with the BEAUTIFUL TONALITY, PASSION AND MELANCHOLY - that ARCADI VOLODOS does, then it becomes one of the most beautiful pieces EVER written!
@@philpalenique If I could play this piece (OSSIA Cadenza) like you - I would be so happy, but if I could ask God for ANYTHING, and have my prayer answered!, it would be to be able to play like Volodos! I have listened to the OSSIA Cadenza with maybe around 50 of the World’s best pianists, current and past, and in my humble opinion Arcadi Volodos is the ONLY ONE who plays it the way Rachmaninoff intented!
@@milton3204 🤣 You have to read my post the ‘right’ way, though - I did NOT expect him to be able to play like Volodos, but I pointed to the fact that IF played by Volodos - the OSSIA Cadenza is one of the most BEAUTIFUL and AWE INSPIRING pieces of Music EVER WRITTEN! ‘Rach 3’ is the subject of several films, including one with the deceased Sir John Gielgud, and the reason for TWO different Cadenzas is simple: Rachmaninoff realised that the ‘OSSIA’ was so difficult to master that he wrote a ‘simpler’ version which sounds just as wonderful, but is ‘easier to master’! I have listened to the ‘OSSIA’ with just about every current and past concert pianist, but - in my humble opinion - Volodos is the ONLY one playing it with the CORRECT TEMPO, PASSION and ACCURACY that the Cadenza demands!
Great job! Not only Rachmaninoff's most difficult cadenza, but in my opinion, the most difficult in all of classical piano concertos. Don't let the internet trolls wear you down.
![Rachmaninoff - Piano Concerto No. 3, Op. 30 [Yunchan Lim] (Boston 2024, Ossia Cadenza)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/0CKhq_yln1Y/mqdefault.jpg)
To all the critics complaining this isn't being played right: if this sounds like a piano that has the capability to do this Cadenza justice, then I'm as good a pianist as Vladimir Horowitz is.
Furthermore, even if this was played on a Steinway Grand: appreciate it for what it is. An attempt made by an amateur. People are quick to say "You shouldn't play this until you're better". Immediately ask yourself: what makes you think the person wants to be better? My logic is, someone unsatisfied with what he has achieved would not display his work. And if they enjoy what they are doing that is all that matters.
I've listened to this Cadenza played by world-class pianists thousands of times, I have the highest of standards when it comes to this concerto. That does not inhibit me from appreciating this attempt on the Cadenza. In fact, what I hear pleases me. It would never do so in a concert hall, but I'm not in a concert hall, am I?
Thank you for sharing this. It pleases me greatly to hear people who love Rachmaninoff enough to bring this Cadenza to this level
If you are an amateur, thats fantastic work !
However don't forget this is not a stand alone, it is a cadenza which comes after a whole 2-3 minutes or mysterious wanderings, where the atmosphere is strange and heavy, thats why when cadenza finally erupts, it explodes rather fast and it requires a lot of unleashed energy.
Try once to play the 4-5 pages before then make the transition, you will see what I mean.
To hell with the Critics - Play on my friend. Thank you.
@@janedont1205 Well, professionals hear different things, they don't just listen for fun, thats what amateurs do. Music is a language, when is wrongly spoken, some people may object.
Also, constructive critics are good, how else to improve.
I don't care if it's difficult or easy, this cadenza is one of the most beautiful piece of music ever written.
It’s difficult but ironically it’s probably the easiest part of the entire concerto aside from the first 2 pages of course xD
the most difficult part is the finale lol
No. The easiest part is thirst theme of this Concerto
@@bach5861 i can't choose, these are all part of a masterpiece
@@gustavsoler1812 Specifically, the middle section of the Finale. I attempted to learn the Finale and I can play the first and the third section of the concert solidly. But that middle section makes me want to quit piano altogether
It's interesting to hear it slower and more clearly. One can appreciate the harmonies more.
Yes! With common, agogic sense and sensibility, not ego-showmanship- or speed-obsessed, like every romantic piece is usually played nowadays! Bravo!
It is so beautifully played I cant believe. Genius. I love tempo
I love this. I am going to learn to play these notes. Thank you.
never heard slowly... fucking beautiful, AWSOME!
Wow 😮 this is amazing!
拉赫真是个天才啊
I thought their are two cadenzas for this concerto and other one is even harder.
You are amateur???? Sorry you sound like after academy. How many hours per dat do you Play?
Great ~ but i think this isn't the hardest part, although magnificent and fascinating
I've heard the shorter cadenza is harder.
listen to Van Cliburn.
The pianist wants to sleep...
The pianist is playing on an digital piano that doesn't allow him to play fortissimo no matter how hard he tries. That's what it sounds like to me
Mere thumping. There's more melody in "Rock around the clock".
The performance or the piece ?
Not a very intelligent remark!
It's not that difficult. This title is part of the mentality and people who fabric myths about piano playing. This is silly. Prove me wrong.
For someone who makes a great public show of his Christian humility, you seem to be a rather prideful individual. Go away 💕
@@MichaelClark-zc7ht so if I have had another name, my comm wouldn't have been that arrogant... ok.
And I don't know of any show, maybe you are disturbed by it?
And tell me something: since when are musicians supposed not to be critical of anything? Since when are they not allowed to name something "silly" and to enter a debate?! Since when is that a virtue in the world and in the music world? Educate me please, since you are so humble, maestro.
@@salvationbygracealone5111 The title is "Rachmaninoff's most difficult Cadenza". To my knowledge of Rachmaninoff's music which I've loved, played and listened to for years, this statement is most certainly true, a Cadenza of higher difficulty by Rachmaninoff is something I have yet to discover.
Since you directly claim the title is wrong, you must prove it by naming the more difficult Cadenza
The way he s playing it is awfull
Alright he did a good job but if you don't have the skills to inteprate it correctly maybe it's better to wait a bit, to improve your skills, before you try to play it
@@f4kit I assume you have the interpretative skills to play this correctly then? How about you post your own version if you want to be so judgemental of others.
@@f4kit you shouldn’t judge so harshly. Provide constructive rather than destructive criticism. It’s very brave of him to post this knowing that asses like you exist. The rudeness and the belligerence is unnecessary, contemptible and simply awful. Learn to be kind...it will go a long way.
@@f4kit he is entitled to play the peice how he desires. Im sure he is aware about the tempo. If its an issue simply don't listen.
Well done mate 👏 amazing effort. Its inspired me to start the learning process. keep at it
While I do like the clarity in the recording presented, I would like to make a few notes. First of all, the piano doesn't do it justice, but that is beyond your control. Secondly, I think that playing it so slowly, while helping with the clarity of the cadenza, really makes the main theme in the big chords unrecognisable, it just loses its momentum. If you could find a way to make the main theme momentous, while sacrificing the least amount of clarity, it would immediately sound way better. Good job however on tackling this 👍
You did a really good job dude! Don't listen to the negativity. The runs and virtuosity is great here!
Really good job of bringing out the melodies in the dense textures
I love Rachmaninoff more everyday
1:34 - 3:30 Rachmaninoff and his New York Steinway made a great immortal history in all the world.
everyone here is such a critic. im a violist so to me this looks terrifying but sounds amazing!
Great playing, but I think you deserve a better piano, it seems to be hard for you to get a ff sound
What sort of a tormented and twisted mind composed this?
I love it!
Then play it with the speed and accuracy - and more important - with the BEAUTIFUL TONALITY, PASSION AND MELANCHOLY - that ARCADI VOLODOS does, then it becomes one of the most beautiful pieces EVER written!
@@philpalenique If I could play this piece (OSSIA Cadenza) like you - I would be so happy, but if I could ask God for ANYTHING, and have my prayer answered!, it would be to be able to play like Volodos!
I have listened to the OSSIA Cadenza with maybe around 50 of the World’s best pianists, current and past, and in my humble opinion Arcadi Volodos is the ONLY ONE who plays it the way Rachmaninoff intented!
"My man, just play it like one of the best concert pianists of the modern era. Just do it bro!"
stfu
@@milton3204 🤣 You have to read my post the ‘right’ way, though - I did NOT expect him to be able to play like Volodos, but I pointed to the fact that IF played by Volodos - the OSSIA Cadenza is one of the most BEAUTIFUL and AWE INSPIRING pieces of Music EVER WRITTEN!
‘Rach 3’ is the subject of several films, including one with the deceased Sir John Gielgud, and the reason for TWO different Cadenzas is simple: Rachmaninoff realised that the ‘OSSIA’ was so difficult to master that he wrote a ‘simpler’ version which sounds just as wonderful, but is ‘easier to master’!
I have listened to the ‘OSSIA’ with just about every current and past concert pianist, but - in my humble opinion - Volodos is the ONLY one playing it with the CORRECT TEMPO, PASSION and ACCURACY that the Cadenza demands!
Great job! Not only Rachmaninoff's most difficult cadenza, but in my opinion, the most difficult in all of classical piano concertos. Don't let the internet trolls wear you down.
What about Prokofiev's Second Concerto cadenza?
@@aatim2308 was about to comment exactly the same.