Something for the weekend. Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor Op. 30
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor Op. 30
- Donald R. McClarey
Donald R. McClarey
Cradle Catholic. Active in the pro-life movement since 1973. Father of three, one in Heaven, and happily married for 43 years. Small town lawyer and amateur historian. Former president of the board of directors of the local crisis pregnancy center for a decade.
Serious cred for anyone who can play “the Rach 3.”
Related: I once attended a luncheon given by an organization of supporters of the St. Louis Symphony where pianist Emanuel Ax was the guest of honor. We were able to talk informally with him after lunch, and I mentioned to him how much I enjoy his work, and that he makes it almost look easy. He thanked me and asked if I play, to which I answered “just for fun.” He said, “Then you know…it’s all hard.”
Yup.
My daughter is playing Rachmaninoff for her performance piece for High School certificate. Please pray for her, it would be greatly appreciated. This is one of the peices she is doing:
https://youtu.be/YCq6R643DbI?si=We4HRryhMMPY1MRN
Ezabelle, having tried and failed to master that Opus 3 #2 Prelude, I have the utmost admiration for your daughter’s skill and perseverance. Prayers up!
Thanks Frank – perseverance is definitely required. And training the fingers to stretch those chords. God Bless.