Rachmaninoff Sonata No. 1 in D Minor Op. 28 - (Sean Botkin) (Score)
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 พ.ย. 2023
- An awe inspiring recording of my favourite rarely played Rach piece, and (in my opinion) the best interpretation ever of this piece. First of all, it is very long being over 43 minutes in length, compared to the 28 minute length Weissenberg recording also on my channel. It just is so much captivating than any other performance on youtube; louder, more energetic, and freer than Lugansky, Cochieva, yet more controlled and better sound than John Ogdon to name a few. Seeing a slower version has truly allowed me to appreciate the music, and the 2nd movement is utterly magical, without a doubt the best interpretation of the movement. The rubato might me too much for many but in my opinion really adds on. The 1st and 3rd movements are amazing. The overall voicing is the best I have ever heard in this piece and the emotions are really brought out especially in this tempo. I truly truly appreciate how he plays the ending and I feel like so many other pianists rush it, plus the bass sounds stunning as well. I feel like Rachmoninoff would have enjoyed this recording, and hopefully more people see this.
Notable Rubato and Voicing Parts:
Beginning, 8:10, 9:55, 10:24, 9:32 onwards, 14:08, 14:28, 38:25, voicing 18:55 onwards just to name one part.
The Rubato puts more emphasis on the bass notes and the faster sections, and lead to meaningful crescendos that overall elevate the developemnt of the phrases. Without rubato, the performance will sound mechanical. Plus the end of the second movement’s rubato is beautiful and fits into the slow ending.
Pianist: Sean Botkin
The recording was made during the “Marathon" performed by "The Toradze Piano Studio" in Northbrook, IL USA on May 15, 2004
Side note: Given the old like sound quality and amazing playing I was surprised this was from 2004 which is recent. I wouldn’t be at all surpirsed if this was from the 1950s and the pianist was Levy or some other pupil of Rachmoninoff, but Sean Botkin is an American pianist who is still alive. This is such a legendary recording and its so surprising how a modern pianist is able to elevate one of the hardest Rachmoninoff pieces at this level. He is an underrated pianist but with little recordings unfortunately.
Recording used: • Botkin Rachmaninov Pia...
I do not own the audio.
Thank you so much to katmior for suggesting this recording. Thank you very much to everyone who listens. Please consider liking and subscribing. - เพลง
This recording is by far the best. The only issue I would have is that some segments are played to slow, but those are overshadowed by the rest. The pianists power and musical expressions are amazing for a relatively modern pianist. He gives thought to every note. The hidden melody he plays in the third movement struck me with awe. This sonata really is amazing, and highly underplayed because of its length. The intro tempo at the start of the 2 movement his you deep into the sole. Rachmaninoff, I believe is, in a way, the opposite of Scriabin. Scriabin reached farthest into the transcendental realm of music, while Rachmaninoff went deeper into the heart than any composer has. His music has matured to a level that most people haven’t. I always wondered why people don’t fully appreciate him and his work, and it’s for that reason.
Very well said! A very underappreciated pianist and piece
Wow!! I’ve heard several amazing interpretations of this piece, but this one is truly incredible.
A revelation in expression of the history of absolute music, no tricks here. But absolute passion on the affirmative
A Masterpiece this wonderful Sonata. A Masterpiece this incredible interpretation. Thank you so much for uploading.
Youre welcome! Truly agree
what a fresh interpretation..
"Allegro? What's that?"
Fiorentino’s on my channel is my favorite (by far honestly) but this and Selivokhin are certainly runners-up!
Thank you so much for uploading all of these great performances of this neglected masterpiece.
The middle movement has that gloriously rambling quality of a Schubert sonata ... by rambling I don't mean aimless, but rather a contemplative walk in the expanse of nature with no undue hurry to a destination ...
Oh Hell yeah! Going to play this piece next year... Hope it'll compare.
Really? This piece is insane. Best of luck!
I played it for my graduate recital. It was a great journey.
I'm new to this sonata, the beauty is definetely there but perhaps it's a little more complex to contemplate than other pieces. Will need a few more listenings to get to appreciate it right.
I think u are going to be my fave TH-camr. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🫴🫴🫴
Very deep piece which takes more than one listening to fully appreciate. Some thematic similarities with the 3rd concerto. I have a recording of the first movement on my page, hastily prepared…
Is there anywhere we can buy the CD or the track to have it in better audio? :) Thanks in advance
This is an underrated recording so I doubt there is a CD available. This is the best audio available.
hi thanks for this beautiful piece, only heard it a few days ago and it truly is beautiful... could anyone please help me with finding out what piano was used in this performance? cant quite tell if it is a steinway or not, but - let alone the fact that sean botkin produces a brilliant tone - the piano itself seems to be is of top quality and would really want to know what brand and model it is.
I believe it is an old Steinway definitely older because of the strong bass tone. Could be NY steinway. Definitely not a yamaha. I dont know but that is my best guess.
thank you!@@Janeahmon
I still wonder who RachmOninoff is ...
Some remote relative of RachmAninoff ‘?...
They’re not only blood related and have the same parents but also amazing pianists and compisers; the best in their era.
Weissenberg is much better
I used to think so because its very fast and furious, but I prefer this because it allows more time for the music to be expressed. Its more of a journey to listen than Weissenberg. But Weissenberg is the second best (in my opinion).
this tempo is wrong. Too slow
Thanks for your comment, but I disagree. Any pianist has total freedom to express the tempo because of how musically and technically complex it is. If it were an etude for example, tempo would be far more important. Yes, there is substantial rubato yet he makes the slow sections utterly beautiful and expressive. There are tempo markings but no required length. This interpretation by Sean Botkin beats all and any other performances especially Lugansky, Ogdon, and Cochieva