Rachmaninoff #2 (How difficult?)

[gingerale]

Hello everybody!

I know that a lot of people think that Rachmaninoff #2 is an overrated piece because so many people have played and recorded it. But the thing is... I never played it!

So, I would like to know your feedback about what you think is the best way to study this piece in a way to get it ready in 3 months. (any methods for difficult technique slots, ways to subdivide the piece in order to study by bites, or anything you could suggest in a way to help me, etc).

I already played the Paganini Rhapsody, and a lot of etudes and preludes so, I am familiar with this style. But still, 2#concerto brings new challenges.

Any ideas or suggestions will be welcomed and very appreciated!

best,

[dan101]

Three months seems a short span to learn this particular work. I tackled the fast passages first (like the one just before the second subject is introduced). They gave me more trouble than the chordal sctions.

Although this concerto is a bit easier than #3, I would allow more time than you think for it. It takes a while for it to sparkle.

[gingerale]

thanks for your reply!

I know that 3 months is a short time to learn this. But I still have 2 extra months to continue working on the concerto.
So, my idea is to have it ready and playable in a shortest time. Just that. Then I can polish it and sparkle(?) it.

Is it that impossible?
I'm already working on it and already identified the "cancerous" spots.

Still, if you guys have any idea, feel free to let me know!

best,