Rachmaninoff's Elegy - it's an absolutely fantastic masterpiece performed by the highest class, the brilliant music of the Russian composer awakens incredible feelings in the soul, helps to live, think, love and empathize. . .
I learned this piece when i was a teenager. I continued to play this piece throughout the years and have discovered that this is a great example of an “adult” piece. I think time and age really helps to translate the piece more effectively. I notice a huge difference between the ages.
Am I the only one who enjoys not only the music itself but also the elegance and good taste surrounding the concerts? the piano itself, the lighting and decoration of the room or stage in which is taking place, the beauty of the pianist (in this case), her attire, her looks, her attitude, her poise... Well it's overwhelming for my aesthetical sensitivity...
Well you mention the point. Most younger pianist are attacking a work. Mostly with a perfect technique. Irina has not only a perfect technique. But Irina understand the soul of the composer and Irina plays its work on behalf of the composer. And that makes the big difference.
that is the way I felt, the lack fo absolute power, just the piece... I had the fortune of having Adam Neiman play in my Living room on our 1895 Weber Baby Grand and it was a dream... my daughter playe this piece... gone now..
I agree! Music is truly all about fantasy and in addition to the glorious sounds, visual stimulation is also very important for a well-rounded experience in my opinion :-)
C est la belle et grande école russe du piano la plus grande merci beaucoup amis russes pour tout les artistes que vous avez formés vous restez les meilleurs ❤
I can't help but listen to this recording every single time I sit down to learn this piece, it inspires me and I have no words to describe how awesome this was played. Bravo!
Это просто какое-то,,чудо,шедевр, это музыкальный рассказ, исповедь, наполненная Духом Божиим, где есть и сострадание, и печаль, и крик души, и умиление и хоть Рахманинов это непревзойденный мастер в расшевелении душ человеческих, где любое его произведение- уникально в саоем роде, но Элегию все же нельзя без слез и содррогания слушать.Исполнено просто чувственно, проникновенно здорово❤
Comparing to other players. This is probably the best performance I even did hear. It is the best left hand in this performance, which made it very special.
+Vick de Wit Gavrilov's interpretation is excellent as well, no doubt these two Pianists really shared the emotion and intensity that Rachmaninov himself felt when he wrote this piece.
I know that the interpretation from Gavrilov is also excellent. However I prefer Irina Lankova's interpretation. It is not only the emotion Irina can breng in her playing. What made it very special is her left hand and how Irina use the pedal. It is a performance where I do have the feeling that I do want to cry.
Both performances are stunning, but also very disparate. Never know which would Rachmaninoff prefer. Technical flawlessness versus fulfilling dynamics. Lucky that I can enjoy both.
Your playing is air for me , every time i'm feeling i got energy after your music, you are beautiful lady with unlimited talent, you are our present from God. Welcome to USA.Thank you what we have chance listen to you, with love from New Jersey, USA.
One of my favourite performances of one of my favourite pieces of music. Very emotional, but played with a noble class. Irina channels her own confidence and it comes out in the music, her interpretation has a "strength" and "determination" to overcome the darkness.
A great performance. This piece is dedicated to Arensky who was taught by Tchaikovsky. Both Rachmaninov and Scriabin where taught by Arensky. I can hear tiny stylistic snippets of Tchaikovsky and Scriabin in this piece. Pure romanticism.
Ich liebe diese ganze Performance. Danke, dass du uns alle an diesem wunderbaren und individuellem Gefühl, welches ein jeder Pianist verspürt ein Stück weit teilhaben lässt!❤️ (Jeder Pianist weiß was ich meine)
She plays wonderfully. Her feeling/passion is first-rate. Cleanliness of sound is excellent. Deep touch is fabulous. Rachmaninoff would be very proud of this young lady.
Partir, rejoindre ses rêves. Courir loin, aussi loin qu’eux. Écrire l’histoire brève d’un bonheur devenu si mélodieux Une partition sublime déclinée avec maîtrise et tellement d’émotion. Merci pour ce merveilleux instant.
Magnifique tempo, magnifique dynamique. Ah!! l' âme russe... et de plus dans le corps d'une très belle jeune femme, ce qui ne dérange en rien l'interprétation. Mille bravos Irina Lankova, et merci!!
Dear Irina ... times non are bad for Ucraina question.. But we love Russia and her artist !!!! The soul and heart of russian people are with us !!! For ever !!! You are a treasure for us ...
With love in my heart and musc in my soul, your eyes, a kiss, with you in my arms, our love is like the mist in the valley of the cold night air, smothering the lingering of pure emotions of true love. may the dawn never break, may the rose never bloom, we live in expectation of the next day and the day after, a tear in the eye, the sun has risen, the heart is sad, every corner is taken, the next moment will come and we will be together again, the heart is open for you. Every note of love counts
Amazingly beautiful! Your rendition of Rachmaninov's music was beyond his expectation. It is not only the technique, but how one can interpret & express the feelings. Thank you for sharing your passion with the world :)
Hermosa interpretación de Irina Lankova. La finura y elegancia de sus dedos, además de la gran técnica de su mano izquierda, hacen que esta pieza sea notable. Y sin embargo, me quedo con la interpretación de Gavrilov, que es en mi particular opinión, el mejor intérprete al piano de las obras de Rachmaninov. De los mejores pianistas del siglo XX y una ténica sorprendente!
Todos los días hay que dar Gracias a Dios por algo; hoy por haber encontrado a esta maravillosa pianista, cuyos ojos , agua marina, son como la interpretación que hace de Rachmaninoff, en esta obra. Claridad interpretativa, fuerza, sentimiento, lamento poético, que hace brotar nuestras lágrimas desde lo mas profundo del alma. Gracias, Dios, gracias, Irina.
Wow! I think I may have found a new personal top 10 pianist (top 5?) From what I seen and heard on You Tube Irina is consistently very fine. Would love to hear and see her live performance.🥇
A superb performance. Im learning this now and it's proving seriously challenging. The left hand has to be buried in your mind. The delicate middle section is taking some time
Without Rachmaninoff and this masterpiece she plays with exquisite skill and incomparable technique and beautiful attire , the classical music world is like a vapid beer . From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵
MARAVILLOSA. La interpretación te hace sentir, te hace vibrar, te hace intentar llegar al pensamiento que inspiró a Rachmaninoff esta obra que nos hace vibrar hasta los rincones más profundos del alma. Maravillosa, Irina, te seguiré escuchando por TH-cam. Congratulations from Spain
Rachmaninoff's Elegy - it's an absolutely fantastic masterpiece performed by the highest class, the brilliant music of the Russian composer awakens incredible feelings in the soul, helps to live, think, love and empathize. . .
🙏🙏🙏
I learned this piece when i was a teenager. I continued to play this piece throughout the years and have discovered that this is a great example of an “adult” piece. I think time and age really helps to translate the piece more effectively. I notice a huge difference between the ages.
I think, if someone wants to fully understand Rachmaninov's Elegia, should visit his native places (Novgorod area) at deep autumn
Am I the only one who enjoys not only the music itself but also the elegance and good taste surrounding the concerts? the piano itself, the lighting and decoration of the room or stage in which is taking place, the beauty of the pianist (in this case), her attire, her looks, her attitude, her poise... Well it's overwhelming for my aesthetical sensitivity...
+Alejandro Doallo No, you are not the only one. It is the combination of all what makes this performance special.
+Alejandro Doallo I concur, Some may think it irrelevant but setting is also important to the Aura of musical communication.
Well you mention the point. Most younger pianist are attacking a work. Mostly with a perfect technique. Irina has not only a perfect technique. But Irina understand the soul of the composer and Irina plays its work on behalf of the composer. And that makes the big difference.
that is the way I felt, the lack fo absolute power, just the piece... I had the fortune of having Adam Neiman play in my Living room on our 1895 Weber Baby Grand and it was a dream... my daughter playe this piece... gone now..
I agree! Music is truly all about fantasy and in addition to the glorious sounds, visual stimulation is also very important for a well-rounded experience in my opinion :-)
Rachmaninoff really touches the soul. Elegance, melody, emotion, deep music, everything. This is why he is my favorite composer :D
C est la belle et grande école russe du piano la plus grande merci beaucoup amis russes pour tout les artistes que vous avez formés vous restez les meilleurs ❤
I can't help but listen to this recording every single time I sit down to learn this piece, it inspires me and I have no words to describe how awesome this was played. Bravo!
Это просто какое-то,,чудо,шедевр, это музыкальный рассказ, исповедь, наполненная Духом Божиим, где есть и сострадание, и печаль, и крик души, и умиление и хоть Рахманинов это непревзойденный мастер в расшевелении душ человеческих, где любое его произведение- уникально в саоем роде, но Элегию все же нельзя без слез и содррогания слушать.Исполнено просто чувственно, проникновенно здорово❤
Kак вы хорошо сказали про Элегию ❤
Basta con pianisti, pur brave, scosciate. Con tette in vista .. sobrietà e classe come Irina .. bella e garbata!@!!
Somebody please tell me who can better perform & interpret this Elegy than Irina Lankova. She literally stabbed in my heart.
Right .. Irina fantastic!!@@@
She is genius. Listen to Lugansky
Nobody can. But if you continue listening, she will also mend your heart.
She plays it beautifully. Although a partial answer to your question is that there are recordings of Sergei himself playing it.
This is one of the very best versions I've ever heard of Elegie. Simply touching and magnifique! 👏
This is one of the best interpretations of this elegie I've listened. So emotional, so romantic, so deep, so beautiful.
Thank you ♥
The way her fingers float over the keys is lovely.
speciale questa interpretazione dell'Elegia di Racmaninov. Bravissima Irina, grazie!
Comparing to other players. This is probably the best performance I even did hear. It is the best left hand in this performance, which made it very special.
+Vick de Wit Gavrilov's interpretation is excellent as well, no doubt these two Pianists really shared the emotion and intensity that Rachmaninov himself felt when he wrote this piece.
I know that the interpretation from Gavrilov is also excellent. However I prefer Irina Lankova's interpretation. It is not only the emotion Irina can breng in her playing. What made it very special is her left hand and how Irina use the pedal. It is a performance where I do have the feeling that I do want to cry.
+Vick de Wit I share that feeling as well, Vick. Cheers to you :)
Both performances are stunning, but also very disparate. Never know which would Rachmaninoff prefer. Technical flawlessness versus fulfilling dynamics. Lucky that I can enjoy both.
Vick de Wit I agree. This performance is stunning. Irina owns this piece. Beautiful
Highly expressive without being over indulgent. She has an intelligent grasp of structure, thereby bringing a fine cohesive effect to the piece.
Your playing is air for me , every time i'm feeling i got energy after your music, you are beautiful lady with unlimited talent, you are our present from God. Welcome to USA.Thank you what we have chance listen to you, with love from New Jersey, USA.
I just love this song! Thank-you for the great performance.
Wonderful!
I feel this piece…only classical can move me to tears. I can see a whole life’s worth of pain, sadness, suffering, joy and happiness in this.
One of my favourite interpretations, the other is Ekaterina Litvintseva's. I can't have enough of this piece. So emotional and moving!
Sienna Cole and so am I
Потрясающее исполнение!!! Гениальное произведение))))))
WOW! IRINA IS A FANTASTIC PIANIST -- JUST LOVE HER PIANO PLAYING -- YEP! :)
THANKS FOR SHARING!
Absolument magnifique. Je l'ai aimé beaucoup. Vous avez un cadeau un cadeau merveilleux. J'ai adoré la performance.
One of my favourite performances of one of my favourite pieces of music. Very emotional, but played with a noble class. Irina channels her own confidence and it comes out in the music, her interpretation has a "strength" and "determination" to overcome the darkness.
A great performance.
This piece is dedicated to Arensky who was taught by Tchaikovsky. Both Rachmaninov and Scriabin where taught by Arensky.
I can hear tiny stylistic snippets of Tchaikovsky and Scriabin in this piece. Pure romanticism.
Touching performance Irina Lankova ! I cried so much. Thanks for sharing with us.
Ich liebe diese ganze Performance. Danke, dass du uns alle an diesem wunderbaren und individuellem Gefühl, welches ein jeder Pianist verspürt ein Stück weit teilhaben lässt!❤️ (Jeder Pianist weiß was ich meine)
Irina you actually put a tear in my eye! bravo!
I just love this. A poignant and introspective piece, beautifully executed.
The performance takes you to another world. Exquisite, Played beautifully with emotion.
So beautiful I cried a bit haha. Majestic performance
Simply wonderful IRINA !! Brava ! I'1m letting my friends here (Brazil) know you. Beautiful talent: everything Great
She plays wonderfully. Her feeling/passion is first-rate. Cleanliness of sound is excellent. Deep touch is fabulous. Rachmaninoff would be very proud of this young lady.
Awesome. I played this one in my last recital. Love to hear other interpretations.
brilliant Irina. lots of love from the people of India.
Best interpretation I've come across.
Yes, without question ! Simply SUBLIME !
Partir, rejoindre ses rêves. Courir loin, aussi loin qu’eux. Écrire l’histoire brève d’un bonheur devenu si mélodieux
Une partition sublime déclinée avec maîtrise et tellement d’émotion.
Merci pour ce merveilleux instant.
such an imaginative and great interpretation.
Gorgeous performance..Thank you so much!!
Wonderful performance! Thank you so much :) I'm learning it right now and you played amazingly :)
It's present from God for all of us, thank you vert much, with love from New Jersey, USA.
Magnifique tempo, magnifique dynamique. Ah!! l' âme russe... et de plus dans le corps d'une très belle jeune femme, ce qui ne dérange en rien l'interprétation. Mille bravos Irina Lankova, et merci!!
Бесподобно, потрясающе. Можно слушать вечно это исполнение))
I enjoyed hearing you. Beautiful! I have played this piece a few years ago so I know it well. 🌸💐🌺💗👏👏👏👏
Irina Lankova you are a great pianist and a nobel lady.
Beautiful playing; wonderful performance of this piece. Thanks for posting.
Pure beauty... I love sesentive, such emotional playing. Great pianist.
Dear Irina ... times non are bad for Ucraina question.. But we love Russia and her artist !!!! The soul and heart of russian people are with us !!! For ever !!! You are a treasure for us ...
Stupenda e nostalgica questa interpretazione!
You've untangled the mystery... with grace and understanding.
What a beautiful performance. Everything is perfect, well done!
Bravo Lady, as usually magician job, just perfect, with love from New Jersey, USA. Welcome to New Jersey, USA.
Bravo!!
one of the best performances....
With love in my heart and musc in my soul, your eyes, a kiss, with you in my arms, our love is like the mist in the valley of the cold night air, smothering the lingering of pure emotions of true love. may the dawn never break, may the rose never bloom, we live in expectation of the next day and the day after, a tear in the eye, the sun has risen, the heart is sad, every corner is taken, the next moment will come and we will be together again, the heart is open for you. Every note of love counts
Stunning composition and stunning, powerful, impressive performance, grateful for sharing !!!
Irina Lankova plays such so beautiful, which can touch your heart.
божественно!!!!!!!!
Fantastic. This piece I love the most of all. You play with such feeling and control. The colours of anguish and sadness sound so beautiful.
Great performance!!! Wonderful!!! Thank you for uploaded!!!
Can't stop listening! So beautiful!
Amazingly beautiful! Your rendition of Rachmaninov's music was beyond his expectation. It is not only the technique, but how one can interpret & express the feelings. Thank you for sharing your passion with the world :)
Thank you for your comment 🙏
Wonderful, thank you beautiful Irina!
Hermosa interpretación de Irina Lankova. La finura y elegancia de sus dedos, además de la gran técnica de su mano izquierda, hacen que esta pieza sea notable. Y sin embargo, me quedo con la interpretación de Gavrilov, que es en mi particular opinión, el mejor intérprete al piano de las obras de Rachmaninov. De los mejores pianistas del siglo XX y una ténica sorprendente!
This is great! Very romantic and touches your feelings.
Wonderful !!!
I´m listening to other interpretations and IMHO this is only second to the author himself!
thank you very much. Rachmaninov's own version is unbeatable :)
Really a delicious performance that elevates the feelings...
Thanks Irina
Just proves that music is universal, without botders....Thank you!
Such a beautiful interpretation! Bravo
мое любимое произведение у Сергея Васильевича. Спасибо, Ирина, за радость, которую вы даете слушателям.💛💙
Спасибо !
魂のきらめき、ときめきを感じる
Such beautiful music 🎶 ...what better way to end the day!🌆...🌃
Did I already comment on this? Just rewatched - so beautiful!
Elegancia, delicadeza, excelencia en como ejcutas Irina las obras de los compositores clásicos. Magnífica!
Fabulous piano/tune/prep here.
IRINA -- I LOVE THE WAY YOU PLAY YOUR PIANO -- SO VERY WONDERFUL! YEP! :) OCT
You have a graceful touch on the piano. It is really timeless great art.
You are very talented.
Todos los días hay que dar Gracias a Dios por algo; hoy por haber encontrado a esta maravillosa pianista, cuyos ojos , agua marina, son como la interpretación que hace de Rachmaninoff, en esta obra. Claridad interpretativa, fuerza, sentimiento, lamento poético, que hace brotar nuestras lágrimas desde lo mas profundo del alma. Gracias, Dios, gracias, Irina.
Wonderful!!! Thank you!!!🌷
Peaceful and beautiful.
Wow! I think I may have found a new personal top 10 pianist (top 5?) From what I seen and heard on You Tube Irina is consistently very fine. Would love to hear and see her live performance.🥇
¡ Excelente, admirable interpretación, bravo !!!!
Such a beautiful melody, superbly played. Exquisite - Bravo!!!
Brava!
it is so beautiful work
So wonderful !
So beautiful ! I love your interpretation !
@John Melville
(Thank you).
Sublime performance.
A superb performance. Im learning this now and it's proving seriously challenging. The left hand has to be buried in your mind. The delicate middle section is taking some time
wishing you a lot of inspiration in your learning process, it takes time, but such a beautiful piece
Majestueuse performance Irina Lankova 🥰❤🩹❤❤❤
Beautiful.
❤
Without Rachmaninoff and this masterpiece she plays with exquisite skill and incomparable technique and beautiful attire ,
the classical music world is like a vapid beer .
From
Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵
I love Elegy by
Rachmaninoff. You amazing play piano..
🌹🌹🌹❤
OOOHHH!!!!GREAT!!!!
Played with divine sadness!!!!
MARAVILLOSA. La interpretación te hace sentir, te hace vibrar, te hace intentar llegar al pensamiento que inspiró a Rachmaninoff esta obra que nos hace vibrar hasta los rincones más profundos del alma. Maravillosa, Irina, te seguiré escuchando por TH-cam. Congratulations from Spain
I know this piece well, or at least I thought I did until I heard this
John Melville Same here... Amazing interpretation.
Beautiful tone
Una interpretacion excelente. Bellisima.
Marvellous play !
Outstanding!