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imbetter

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rachmaninoff third concerto movement 2

on: April 20, 2007, 11:57:36 PM

I LOVE this movement. It might be my favorite rachmaninoff. I find it kind of wierd because its just an intermission between the two big movements but it's so beautiful.

Any thoughts on this gorgeus (SP?) movement?

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the89thkey

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Re: rachmaninoff third concerto movement 2

Reply #1 on: December 14, 2012, 04:50:36 AM

I don't see it as an "intermission between the two big movements", it is one of the most beautiful movements in all piano concertos.

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emrysmerlin

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Re: rachmaninoff third concerto movement 2

Reply #2 on: December 14, 2012, 08:56:34 AM

uhhh... I think generally the 2nd movement isn't really that short either..

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the89thkey

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Re: rachmaninoff third concerto movement 2

Reply #3 on: December 14, 2012, 05:22:08 PM

Although the first movement is twice as long, and I think also one of the most brilliant concerto movements ever written.

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