Rachmaninoff - Prelude in D Major, Op. 23 No. 4

A dreamy prelude with a sustained melody permeating throughout the piece. For me, the main challenge here was to strike the right balance between overall flow and rubato without sounding monotonous. Also, the uniform texture of this piece really makes uneven notes stick out, something which I am still getting used to on the grand piano. The Kawai digital hybrid piano was really forgiving in this aspect, as I had no issues with control.
For this upload I made the recording very wet, in contrast to the last one, since the extra ambience suits this piece well.

[@MrMiaumee]

What a piano with smooth and luscious sound!

[@jeremyngpiano]

Seriously, you pick the best music to record!

[@nickk8416]

Very, very nice! One of the most beautiful piano pieces ever. Rachmaninoff was such a genius and never satisfied. His slow movements such as in Rach 2, Rach 3, and the 18th variation of his Paganini Rhapsody and all sublime. Such wonderful complex harmonies.

[@jackgulley5789]

Wow. You bring out the voices so nicely

[@capivaramanqqq]

what a great rendition. This Steinway are really beautiful

[@pianothingsmusic]

So dramatic! Your rendition is really full of passion, love it!

[@Mr_Tokon]

One of my favorite preludes, great choice!

[@julianereinheimer1999]

Fantastic! Amazing, Simon.

[@musicfriendmc3227]

Fantastic rendition of this beautiful Prelude. Thank you!

[@jameslouw5955]

This is sooo perfect and beautifully played. Thank again.

[@uzaysametaydin]

so good

[@mymatemartin]

Beautiful.

[@virtualpoboy]

The adventure of an acoustic piano continues with a sensitive reading of this Prelude. To capture its essence is to interpret within oneself what each thinks Rach is relating to them. With this interpreter, a stupendous one in my ears, has taken the emotions to heart to express her feel for Rach's musical thoughts. With Rach, it is not the bombastic of the concertos or some of the other Preludes, his truths are in the goldmines of his shorter works. Some could project homeland loss in his music, but I hear the inner angst of life in some of his quietest passages. She, the interpreter of his music has tapped into that well that is Rachmaninoff. In her interpretations, I hear the quietest passages express that depth of his emotions. I do enjoy shouting 'Brava! ' in my head after her final notes die away and think to myself what would Rach have done......BRAVA!!! Master.......

[@jw25546]

Really interesting fingering. And beautifully played. Thank you

[@kylie_i]

my favorite piece..♥️

[@Wuozlinga]

Wow, you brought quite a lot of new interpretative ideas to the table, I like it! I find especially the middle section (the one before the upward motion toward the climax) to be quite hard to grasp, I've been wondering about it: Where do the little phrases lead to, what are they trying to express, but you got me a little closer to understanding this section in particular. Thanks for uploading.

[@korayus]

Great performance. Thanks for sharing. Wish to listen on stage with live performance. Greetings from North Cyprus

[@lucidviolin1298]

Amazing playing 🎉❤

[@radiodoc999]

Gratulation zum neuen Steinway, der ist wunderbar!!! Wie Ihr Klavierspiel!!!

[@ruimanuel6555]

So beautiful….👏👏❤️👏👏