Rachmaninoff's unpleasant specter

[Nightscape]

We've had another piano casualty, folks.  I just gave what may possibly be the worst rendition ever of Rachmaninoff's 2nd piano concerto.  It was so terrible, that I almost started laughing during my performance!

Basically, Rachmaninoff owned me in this instance.  But I'll get him back someday.... hehe.....

[steinwaymodeld]

We've had another piano casualty, folks.  I just gave what may possibly be the worst rendition ever of Rachmaninoff's 2nd piano concerto.  It was so terrible, that I almost started laughing during my performance!

Basically, Rachmaninoff owned me in this instance.  But I'll get him back someday.... hehe.....

listen to Lang Lang's recording of it. You might be suprised how well u played better than this well-known pianist.

[will]

It was so terrible, that I almost started laughing during my performance!

You felt like laughing when most would feel like crying...I like that attitude.
What was the audience reaction like?

[gkatele]

Lang Lang?

Nyah.....

The worst was Tzimon Berto (nee Simon Barto) with Eschenbach and the CSO about 2 years ago. Even my (then 18 year old) daughter commented on how overly dramatic, and yet lacking in feeling it was.

Congrats on getting through it, and what was probably at least OK.

George

[anda]

well... i wasn't there, so maybe it was as bad as you say - i wouldn't know.

however, congratulations for your attitude - most people would get depressed and stop practicing. if you can take this as it is - something that happens even to the best - and not as a "end-of-the-world" event, that means you have a very healthy and strong mind.

wish you a great next concert!

[Motrax]

I'm sure Rachmaninoff would understand, just as long as you understand what went wrong and work to improve in the future. Being a pianist is forever about developement. 

-Motrax, who is not majoring in philosophy.