Rach 1 vs Rach 2 TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY only

[classicalnhiphop]

Explain your answer please.  I actually think number one is harder than two

[nyiregyhazi]

Explain your answer please.  I actually think number one is harder than two

Yes, it's a lot more difficult. I performed the 2nd but never quite managed to finish the 1st, when I tried it.

[davidjosepha]

There's a reason no one plays the 1st, and it's not because it isn't a great piece.

[rachmaninoff_forever]

There's a reason no one plays the 1st, and it's not because it isn't a great piece.

And not because it's difficult.

There are people who play pieces just because they're difficult.

[j_menz]

There are people who play pieces just because they're difficult.

Sadly all too true. It generally makes them equally difficult to listen to.