Requests?

[runetk13]

My youtube channel is:

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I've just joined.

Errrr, pretty much, the two videos up now are test videos and extremely simplistic.
Made a few mistakes too ;_;

Err yeah.

Tips to playing perfectly on camera and requests for songs?

[perprocrastinate]

People don't request songs on this forum. We (as a collective) are classical music snobs, and most likely, if we desire to hear a piece played, we either learn the piece ourselves or go on YouTube to see virtuosos play it (resulting in self-pity).

But if you insist, I'd like to request a "song". Not too many people like it, and I could never dream of even attempting it in 632 years.

imslp.org/wiki/Special:ImagefromIndex/02895

[emill]

WELCOME to PianoStreet!! 

People don't request songs on this forum. We (as a collective) are classical music snobs, and most likely, if we desire to hear a piece played, we either learn the piece ourselves or go on YouTube to see virtuosos play it (resulting in self-pity). 

REALLY??? 

But if you insist, I'd like to request a "song". Not too many people like it, and I could never dream of even attempting it in 632 years.
imslp.org/wiki/Special:ImagefromIndex/02895  

Oh my... you're so mean!!   .....
(on second thought I should never underestimate.... who knows?)

[starstruck5]

 

Anything by Philip Glass or John Adams would be good -

[ajspiano]

But if you insist, I'd like to request a "song". Not too many people like it, and I could never dream of even attempting it in 632 years.

imslp.org/wiki/Special:ImagefromIndex/02895

I was going to say "challenge accepted" but on review I'm not sure I can be bothered right now.. 

[rachmaninoff_forever]

Anything by Scriabin or Rachmaninoff. 

With the exception of Rachmaninoff preludes Op. 23 No. 2 and Op. 3 No. 2

[davidjosepha]

Anything by Scriabin or Rachmaninoff. 

With the exception of Rachmaninoff preludes Op. 23 No. 2 and Op. 3 No. 2

You don't like 23/2? I hate 3/2 as well but B-flat major...definitely the best major key, and it's a beautiful piece.

Speaking of which, rach_forever, I was looking through a list of Rachmaninoff's piano works yesterday and I realized just how pitifully short it was! I mean, the quality is, of course, superb, but he wrote some preludes, etudes tableaux, variations, moments musicaux, 2 sonatas, 4 concerti plus Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini, and that's about it...I don't know what to say! I mean, that sounds like a lot when I list it like that...but when you think about it...if only he had realized how dumb orchestras are and given us a couple more sonatas instead of symphonies, right? 

So??? Do you have anything to say for yourself..."_forever"?

[rachmaninoff_forever]

You don't like 23/2? I hate 3/2 as well but B-flat major...definitely the best major key, and it's a beautiful piece.

Speaking of which, rach_forever, I was looking through a list of Rachmaninoff's piano works yesterday and I realized just how pitifully short it was! I mean, the quality is, of course, superb, but he wrote some preludes, etudes tableaux, variations, moments musicaux, 2 sonatas, 4 concerti plus Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini, and that's about it...I don't know what to say! I mean, that sounds like a lot when I list it like that...but when you think about it...if only he had realized how dumb orchestras are and given us a couple more sonatas instead of symphonies, right? 

So??? Do you have anything to say for yourself..."_forever"?

Well I absolutely HATE Op. 23 No. 2 and Op. 3 No. 2 with all of my heart!

I had a discussion with my teacher the other day about how Rachmaninoff doesn't really have a lot of piano works.  It's probably because of Rachmaninoff's depression.  He felt too salty to compose a lot.  What a tragedy...  But it's a good thing he was depressed!  Or else he would've made different music!  I like Rachmaninoff just the way he is!

[davidjosepha]

Well I absolutely HATE Op. 23 No. 2 and Op. 3 No. 2 with all of my heart!

I had a discussion with my teacher the other day about how Rachmaninoff doesn't really have a lot of piano works.  It's probably because of Rachmaninoff's depression.  He felt too salty to compose a lot.  What a tragedy...  But it's a good thing he was depressed!  Or else he would've made different music!  I like Rachmaninoff just the way he is!

I agree about 3/2, but 23/2 is a beautiful piece! I guess maybe it's just cause I haven't heard 23/2 as often.

Anyway, yes, his music certainly would have been different! But I really wish he had a greater output. A third sonata, yes, a third sonata would have made me very happy!

[rachmaninoff_forever]

I agree about 3/2, but 23/2 is a beautiful piece! I guess maybe it's just cause I haven't heard 23/2 as often.

Anyway, yes, his music certainly would have been different! But I really wish he had a greater output. A third sonata, yes, a third sonata would have made me very happy!

That would be awesome.  And another set of variations would be good too.

[davidjosepha]

And another set of variations would be good too.

I can see it now...

"New Rachmaninoff score uncovered! Piece entitled 'Variations on a Theme of Bach'"

[rachfan]

When Rachmaninoff was young, he was actually an incredible conductor in high demand by orchestras.  Then he shifted his time and energy into composing.  When the Bolshevic Revolution happened, and he and his wife made their way to Sweden and then United States, two things happened.  He wasn't as inspired to compose as when he was in his native Russia.  But from a more practical standpoint, he was very frequently on tour giving recitals for years (as his livelihood), and had far less time for composing.

David 

[firefinch]

But if you insist, I'd like to request a "song". Not too many people like it, and I could never dream of even attempting it in 632 years.

imslp.org/wiki/Special:ImagefromIndex/02895

Made me laugh.

[davidjosepha]

When Rachmaninoff was young, he was actually an incredible conductor in high demand by orchestras.  Then he shifted his time and energy into composing.  When the Bolshevic Revolution happened, and he and his wife made their way to Sweden and then United States, two things happened.  He wasn't as inspired to compose as when he was in his native Russia.  But from a more practical standpoint, he was very frequently on tour giving recitals for years (as his livelihood), and had far less time for composing.

David 

Ah, that would explain it. Thanks for the info, rachfan!

[rachmaninoff_forever]

I can see it now...

"New Rachmaninoff score uncovered! Piece entitled 'Variations on a Theme of Scriabin"

dude that would be so freaking awesome!!!

[davidjosepha]

dude that would be so freaking awesome!!!

As much as I like Scriabin, I don't think he really had too many memorable themes

[rachmaninoff_forever]

As much as I like Scriabin, I don't think he really had too many memorable themes

I feel like that would backfire. 

Rachmaninoff variations on a theme by Scriabin?!

I mean come on now, that's too much now.  You can't have too much awesomeness in one place!  You have to distribute it equally or else the natural balance will be thrown off! 

As much as I wish that would happen, it would probably be the end of music as we know it...

[outin]

As much as I wish that would happen, it would probably be the end of music as we know it...

I think you should start composing yourself!
Rachmanian Rhapsody on A Theme by Scriabin

I'm sure you'll find a nice theme from his earlier works.

And the first performance will be by...Valentina!

[j_menz]

dude that would be so freaking awesome!!!

Wouldn't a set of Scriabin Variations on a Theme by Rachmaninoff make more sense musically?

[49410enrique]

Wouldn't a set of Scriabin Variations on a Theme by Rachmaninoff make more sense musically?

i vote for a scriabin paraphrase on rachmaninoff variations of a theme by js bach

[rachmaninoff_forever]

And the first performance will be by...Valentina!

Omg I would be sooooooooooooooooooooooooo freaking happy if she would do that! 

I...  Would just die!

[rachmaninoff_forever]

i vote for a scriabin paraphrase on rachmaninoff variations of a theme by js bach

Carl Vine paraphrase on Scriabin variations of a theme by Rachmaninoff

[davidjosepha]

i vote for a scriabin paraphrase on rachmaninoff variations of a theme by js bach

I wonder if rach_forever would play "Bach - Paraphrase on Rachmaninoff variations of on a theme of Scriabin" (ya know, assuming time travel were possible)...I mean, if you add it up, it's 2 composers he likes, 1 he doesn't but on the other hand, the person with the final say on the matter is Bach, so he'd have a greater influence on the piece than Rach or Scriabin

[rachmaninoff_forever]

I wonder if rach_forever would play "Bach - Paraphrase on Rachmaninoff variations of on a theme of Scriabin" (ya know, assuming time travel were possible)...I mean, if you add it up, it's 2 composers he likes, 1 he doesn't but on the other hand, the person with the final say on the matter is Bach, so he'd have a greater influence on the piece than Rach or Scriabin

Bach would probably spoil the whole piece.

[outin]

Omg I would be sooooooooooooooooooooooooo freaking happy if she would do that! 

I...  Would just die!

You seem like a talented and passionate young man, so just go for it! I'll promise to buy the CD when it comes out

[49410enrique]

Bach would probably spoil the whole piece.

but the math works! lol

[j_menz]

Carl Vine paraphrase on Scriabin variations of a theme by Rachmaninoff

Sounds good. One of the Variations should be a fugue.

Incidentally, have you ever played a non-Bach fugue?

[rachmaninoff_forever]

Sounds good. One of the Variations should be a fugue.

Incidentally, have you ever played a non-Bach fugue?

I'm sure the reason why I suck at fugues is because the ones I can play are all by Bach.  

[j_menz]

I'm sure the reason why I suck at fugues is because the ones I can play are all by Bach.  

Betcha you're wrong. Try one by someone else. 

[starstruck5]

Betcha you're wrong. Try one by someone else. 

How about this fugue?

[49410enrique]

How about this fugue?

or this one. it's actually pretty cool and in one of my 'misc. pieces to learn for fun someday' pile....

edit. whatever you do , STAY AWAY from the TANEYEV FUGUE from his prelude and fugue in g# minor! i love the guy and his works are well composed (studied with Tchaikovsky), and man was he briliant, but remember this is Rachmaninoff and Scriabin's counterpoint instructor, and to attempt this thing is almost an exercise in futility! (not really, it 's just super hard, id love to play it some day when i grow up)

fugue 4:52 give or take
https://www.rachmaninoff.org/board/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=424

[rachmaninoff_forever]

How about this fugue?

I've played that one some time ago.

Kinda.  I never really finished it, but...  Whatever dude.

[j_menz]

edit. whatever you do , STAY AWAY from the TANEYEV FUGUE from his prelude and fugue in g# minor! i love the guy and his works are well composed (studied with Tchaikovsky), and man was he briliant, but remember this is Rachmaninoff and Scriabin's counterpoint instructor, and to attempt this thing is almost an exercise in futility! (not really, it 's just super hard, id love to play it some day when i grow up)

Wow. That fugue looks a little odd, but whatever.

Thanks for posting the sheets for it, I'll pencil it in once I get through the Kapustin ones.  Sometime in 2020 is looking promising.