Chapter 12 Final: Merging Technical Development with Profound Musicality
Sergei Rachmaninoff – Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18, 1st mov. (Instructor: Ricardo Castro)
The course culminates with this Romantic concerto masterpiece, which synthesizes the skills developed earlier.
Often called “one of the crown jewels of the Romantic repertoire”, it is “filled with sweeping melodies, emotional depth, and breathtaking intensity.”
Prof. Castro teaches the student how to project Rachmaninoff’s expansive themes with a singing tone and shape the lush accompanying textures. Emphasis is placed on voicing thick chords, managing rubato with the orchestra in mind, and deepening the emotional expression.
Tackling this grand first movement solidifies the pianist’s technical prowess (through its big chords and runs) and interpretive maturity – a fitting final masterclass that merges technical development with profound musicality.
Preview Sergei Rachmaninoff – Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18, 1st mov.
One of Rachmaninoff's most enduringly popular pieces; these lessons also contain most teachings about transforming some parts of it into tools to develop your technique, regardless of which repertoire you actually play.
Professor: Ricardo Castro
Assistant: Juan Francisco Martinez
Masterclass Sergei Rachmaninoff – Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18, 1st mov.
Masterclass S. Rachmaninoff – Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18, 1st mov - Part 2
Masterclass S. Rachmaninoff – Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18, 1st mov - Part 3
Performance
P-C 03307012 Chapter 12 Final: Merging Technical Development with Profound Musicality
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