Lang Lang is awesome.

When I listen to something of this magnitude, I just cannot get out of my mind, "How in the world could anyone on this earth actually sit down with pen and paper and write something like this... it is completely beyond my understanding." i mean Rachmaninoff had to hear this in his head - in complete detail of all that music can contain... and then write it down? Simply unbelievable - and all the other composers, as well!

It was an open air concert which made it more difficult for the conductor and the orchestra to follow the nuances of his musical interpretation in terms of tempo, so he took the initiative and gave helpful clues for the orchestra with his left hand base in some crucial moments. He IS an excellent musician.

Sergei Rachmaninoff was born on April 1, 1873. Sergei Rachmaninoff was born in Semyonovo, near Novgorod in the Russian Empire (present-day Russia). Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 is a masterpiece in the world of classical music. Composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff, this concerto is known for its passionate and emotional melodies, intricate piano passages, and sweeping orchestral accompaniment. It is a deeply expressive and romantic composition that showcases Rachmaninoff's exceptional skill as both a composer and a pianist. The concerto has become one of the most beloved and frequently performed works in the piano concerto repertoire. It is a true testament to Rachmaninoff's talent and has captivated audiences for generations.

Lang Lang has a powerful touch .He played very intense and a clear tone production. I really admire him.

Not many would play infront of a public crowd such as this with the constant noise. Lang Lang is a true musician making classical music accessible to everyone

ランランが素晴らしいピアニストであることは、この動画で初めて知りました。パフォーマンスが最高！唯一無二の演奏家です。同じアジア人として誇りに思います。日本から応援しています！

I am actually sitting here crying, but there is nothing wrong with tears over sheer beauty....Thank you Lang Lang!

Я расплакалась горько, горько. Человек не потерял своей доброты и человечности раз звучит такая музыка! Низкий поклон вам за ваш труд. Ведь так страшно, когда люди убивают людей! А вы помогаете верить в чудо - чудо созданное людьми!

Undoubtedly Rachmaninoff had Lang Lang in mind when he composed this magnificent work.

Lang Lang was supernatural as usual. The sound engineers deserved a round of applause for an outstanding recording job in an open environment.

Magnificent. This concerto by Rachmaninov always blows me away - this rendition by Lang Lang sends me to another realm.

When it comes to the piano, Rachmaninoff is my absolute favourite composer and Lang Lang brings life to the music in his faultless execution. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Magnificent.

Lang Lang's interpretation is very bright and enthusiastic, especially in the beginning part is full of grandeur. Of course, the conductor and the orchestra have a tacit cooperation with him! Very brilliant!

Stunning Performance!! ... Lang Lang is so talented! Even when the music stops, I hear this in my mind: great orchestra as well........ My Mother was a music teacher, & grew up listening to this gorgeous music..... The wonderful power of his amazing hands: he represents passion & such feeling. Thanks for posting this. 🙏😃

fabulous music Lang Lang is renowned for his extraordinary skills and mastery in playing Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto. His performance showcases his immense technical ability, musicality, and passion for the music. Lang Lang's interpretation of Rachmaninoff's complex and demanding composition is characterized by his exceptional finger dexterity, precise articulation, and dynamic control. Furthermore, he brilliantly captures the emotional depth and nuances of the music, utilizing his exceptional sense of phrasing, timing, and musical expression. Lang Lang's dedication to continuously refine his technique and refine his understanding of Rachmaninoff's compositions has solidified his reputation as one of the greatest interpreters of this concerto.😄😄

Превосходная игра Ланг Ланга! Рахманинов гений! Piano Concerto No.2 одно из лучших творений в Мире.

The Covid-19 pandemic has made us understand what is truly valuable in life…listening to a prodigious performance by Lang Lang…when are we going to see you play again like this😩‼️

I believe that this is the most beautiful concerto ever writen (my opinion only). and I always find it interesting the different ways each pianist interprets the composition, the touch the, feel, the expression, the interpretation of the piece, not good not bad and always beautiful.

Extraordinary and memorable for all the best reasons. The concerto seems much more alive outdoors, as if the fresh air invigorates everyone. Lang Lang - as always - raises the bar forever with this piece. It's the finest performance I've ever heard. The crowd must be huge, and there is background white noise in the quiet moments, but it's worth it for what it also gives. I would bet many listeners in that auddience realized they were hearing something really great.

Rachmaninoff was a pure genius! This piece is truly wonderful .....and the genius that is Lang Lang, playing such a beautiful piece of music, sends me into another place! I could listen to him all day long! Truly wonderful and inspiring! I always believe that if you're feeling low, just sit and listen to a beautiful classical piece, just like Rachmaninoff and it will definitely lift your spirits! Well done Lang Lang for lifting mine! Beautiful! X

This performance is Lang Lang, Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto 2, Filarmonica della Scala, cond. Esa-Pekka Salonen, Milan, Piazza del Duomo, 45,000 people. May 26, 2014.

Lang Lang is amazing! And Yuja is also amazing. Two of my favorite pianists of today! Bravo to Rachmaninoff also! The man had HUGE hands! And a huge heart for the emotion he put into Piano Concertos # 2 & # 3!

Un concerto tellement connu, tellement entendu et cette fois j'ai tout de même les larmes aux yeux! Peut-on rêver une interpretation plus romantique, plus sublime que celle que nous offre l'immense Lang Lang?

He blows me away with his spectacular performances.

I had the happiness to shake his hands for twice after his recitals in London and Lyon! I'm a Brazilian fan and it was an emotion to my whole life! I will never forget! Thanks God!

I love how he brings out the full mood of the piece, but always keeps a positive attitude. He's like that person he keeps everyone smiling during their darkest moments.

I love how Lang Lang at the end of the play, always turn to the orchestra and compliment the orchestra first, before bowing to the audience, braVO!

Without even hearing the first note, the energy that comes from this guy as he steps out tells me everything.

랑랑은 뭔가 설원 위에 눈보라가 휘날리는 곳을 뚫고 전진하는 전사같고 조성진은 설원 위에서 밝게 빛나는 보름달을 바라보는 시인 같음. 둘다 너무 다른 매력으로 멋있게 침.

Can you imagine Rachmaninoff's bliss in heaven when he hears Lang Lang play his composition like this. Words cannot describe it. Magnificent !!!!

As ALWAYS Lang Lang you are magnificent of a pianist❣️👏I heard so many fine pianist, but you’re superb. I’m 84 years old and still watching & hearing you❣️💋🎶

The magic chemistry between Lang Lang and the orchestras is rare and phenomenal

Rachmaninoff piano concerto 2 is one of the best 👌piano concerto ever made in the history of classical music !!!!

There should be a law requiring the naming of orchestra and conductor in the KZfaq title. The pianist is not alone on the stage.

Rachmaninoff's genius in composing a work of such magnitude leaves me without words. And Lang Lang interprets it with dazzling skill - entirely from memory. The human brain is indeed unfathomably awesome. What perfect bliss to sit on my patio this glorious summer morning in Johannesburg and revel in the music!

There really are no words to describe such beauty. Both Lang Lang, as the director and the orchestra give everything! Congratulations, bravo.

Lang Lang brings something new to the world of music, specifically classical, in his playing and interpretation of it. In ten notes he will let the audience know his life and to others the sadness and joy of it through his playing. We are the beneficiaries of this wonderful interpretation by someone who has experienced through his mother and father and his life so far the push to win by his father and the kindness and love of his mother which is transferred to his playing and that playing takes us to our emotions. He will make us laugh, cry, ponder, all with the light or powerful touch of his fingers and the magnificent expression of his face while he plays showing how he feels about the music from one bar to the next. It’s almost a secret what tonality he will choose in the interpretation of the composer’s original intent but more than that he also conveys a magical quality of his own that springs from his mind and fingers the concertos he plays are like nothing we’ve ever heard before.

Thank you for this video. I love to watch Lang Lang’s hands when he plays. They seem to have been born on the keyboard. In real life, you can’t see too much in a live concert. This video shows his hands and also displays the orchestra members at the important moments. Of course to listen, is bliss.

Красиво дирижирует дирижёр)) всё очень понятно)) браво оркестру!!! Солист играет очень свободно, комфортно и это действительно звучит !! Всё гармонично, красиво 🎉🎉😊😊😊 спокойной, всё сказано, эмоции и чувства есть. Браво !!!🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

Mr Lang Lang is a gifted and highly talented pianist! The way he immerse himself into great music make me feel the beautiful side of humanity! I truly believe he is very hard-working in practicing and playing the piano.

Бажаю миру та Божого благословіння геніальному піаністу і прекрасному оркестру та диригенту. Рахманінов неперевершений композитор! БРАВО!!!

Lang Lang is "all in" and his intense musical commitment gives the orchestra permission to join him. There is no holding back. He is a pianist, dancer and singer all wrapped into one. His rhythm is sublime. He knows just when to punch a good syncopation - I guess he's a drummer as well! This is a stunning performance. Thank you for sharing it with us.

It’s totally a spiritual experience to see and hear all these magnificent musicians come together to perform this most exquisite work. Bravissimo all

Lang Lang has such an easy manner at the key board, it is as if the sounds just pour out of his fingers.......

What I admire the most, about Lang Lang is, the fact he has nothing to read in front of him, just his total immersion in his interpretations and expressions of very complex arrangements,… with an ease that can scare the most accomplished conductor. Sometimes, I wonder if he’s off to a musical heaven when he closes his eyes. A testament to the “impossibilities” we can unlock within the human brain!

I'm in heaven... listening to this magical Sergei Rachmaninoff piano creation , Lang Lang, the Conductor and the Orchestra are magnificent

When I see him I really start just admiring the way he loves the piano and the way his passion just speaks from the screen 😭😭❤️

This is "our song"! We've been married more than 30 years ~ when you choose this as the theme music for your life, how can you lose?

His performance made me love classical music. I went to all his performance in DC. I need to see this one in person. Love this piece

I heard this concerto executed by several pianists. Lang Lang makes it more vibrant!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I love this piece. Lang Lang is always so expressive!

That is the most overwhelming concert of Rachmaninoff. Really amazing.

It's not possible to get too much Lang Lang. Every time I watch and hear him play I am mesmerized.

For a Russian ear this is sport! There are two main differences between the Russian school and other schools. In Russian version the piece is poetic it gives the inside out of the collective soul. This person is an athlete he performs sports

Just before around 33 minutes, the audience applauded. Some people hate this, but I think it shows how much they are are appreciating and enjoying it.They feel involved.😊 🎹🎹🎹🇬🇧😊💕😊🎹🎹🎹

Perfeito! Interpretação magnífica! Lang Lang é um presente para nossos ouvidos.

Lang’s performance is just empathetic that he leads audience into the world of Rachmaninoff music.

This young man is quite the showman. Great talent and great hair. He certainly puts the passion in this spectacular piece. Tchaikovsky would be thrilled.

Jedinečný koncert,jedinečná atmosféra,vynikající orchestr a nadpozemský Lang Lang. Toto je hudba 21. století.

Watching his hands glide across the keys so gracefully is an emotional experience in itself. "The land and the king are one."

I love Lang Lang's enthusiasm when he plays! It makes music feel more real!

I listen to this every day. I can't get enough of this perfection: pianist, conductor, orchestra, and technicians. Truly awesome!

LangLang plays with total surety. It is as though he has taken ownership of the piano through the music and they are as one. The piano surrenders to Lang lang who is the higher power and together they go on an awesome journey.

Good pianist, a good orchestra with a good conductor, a great outdoor atmosphere with wonderful audiences, and timeless chef-d'œuvre.

How beautifully moving it is to my musical soul to watch Lang Lang just completely engulfed in this. No words!

Fantastic!! He is a darling to watch. He looks as if he loves the music so much. I love him. A fabulous performance. Really superb. And the conductor, and orchestra are also superb. Totally sublime the whole thing. A beautiful film, and perfect sound! Thank you!

I love how well Lang Lang is recorded in this video, always prominent even when the orchestra is forte.

sorry to say this, but I didn't like his performance and interpretations of the pieces so far. but now I listened this, it blowed away. He know how to harmonize with the Orchestra but, he has his style. great concert! thank you for uploading!

I hate all the clueless meddling video directors in the world. When the climax starts KEEP the camera on the main soloist. He is doing the climax.. I want to see HIM for the ENTIRETY of the climax. The music makes him the star and has a virtuoso climax. Don’t cut to the focus for in the middle of it and on the last note. .. do you all have no artistic sensibilities whatsoever? What planet have I been born into!?!

Lang Lang e uma dádiva divina que tivemos o privilégio de te-lo em nossa época. Os dedos dele bailam sob os teclados e os meus olhos ficam fascinados pela sua interpretação, me dando a impressão que os artistas que ele interpretação colocam as mãos sob as dele e com isso tornam-se celestiais. Adoro ve-lo tocar piano.

Off the charts brilliant. Even the dynamics on the opening chords were just stunning. I think Rachmaninov was taking direct dictation from God when he composed this magnificent concerto

I was in the audience, he is an outstanding artist and the Scala Filarmonica was impressive

Put this on for a moment just so that my 8 year old daughter - a budding pianist - would find some inspiration. ...we ended up watching the entire way through. New problem.... Figuring out how to fit a Steinway Grand in our small living room 🥴

Oh my goodness!! I cannot sit still listening to this passionate music, and Lang Lang - incredible performance. The orchestra, perfect! Thank you so much especially UTUBE!!!

Living in a ZONE of beauty. Both for Lang Lang, the conductor, orchestra. And for me! and, YOU! HEAVEN.

Lang Lang You are fabulous. Your music is so special. Nothing compared. Congrats 🤩🇨🇳🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🌙👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🌸💮🌼🏵️🌻🌺🌹🕊️🌙

Rachmaninoff No 2......perfeito do início ao fim......Nenhum outro Concerto é tão lindo em todos os 3 movimentos. Muito completo....NÃO há outro igual. Técnica pianistica difícil e alto virtuosismo.....e orquestração complexa. Notação musical extremamente complicada de escrever-se . Uma obra perfeita.

I admire Lang Lang because above his superb technique he plays with his heat and soul

Lang Lang siempre será mi interprete favorito . El toca con un sentimiento que penetra en mi conciencia y me deja en un estado sublime.Gracias

É um maravilhoso momento ouvir esse concerto e acompanhar as mãos que nos leva a uma performance inusitada. Vc segue como se estivesse totalmente absorvida pelo som. Tb o Linguajar poético do maestro .lindíssimo,tudo!!!!

Yes, i too become so emotional when I listen to it, and think how can mankind produce such beauty and then do the horrendous act of war-- and, kill so many people. This, and other great music takes my mind off of it…….I just watched a short documentary on Rachmaninoff life, and it, of course, covered this powerful and emotionally beautiful piece. I watched it so many times in the past… Lang Lang’s performance with Sydney symphony at Sydney Opera House (Australia) is one of my favorite.

Да, именно , и ИМЕННО СНАЧАЛА УСЛЫШАЛ , ПОТОМ ЕГО ПАЛЬЦЫ СЫГРАЛИ , И ТОЛЬКО ПОТОМ, ЗАПИСАЛ , ВЕЛИКИЙ РАХМАНИНОВ, СВОЙ КОНЦЕРТ !!!!❤❤❤❤❤

This is my favorite piece of music in the whole world ever.....every note of it....every passage is stirring and I have listened so often on You Tube and from a cd playing at home while I'm doing other things...especially on cold rainy days. I know it by heart....can hum along because I know what's coming next. Have several sections of this in modified piano music so a less accomplished pianist like myself could play them. Lang Lang's performance is mind blowing. He has this internalized in his soul and muscle memory. Some of the time he is not even looking at the keys. !!!! Rachmaninoff's music and style is so distinct I can recognize it when I hear any portion of his music playing. Here's something interesting, which I realized the first time I ever heard this well known pop song by Eric Carmen way back when... Eric Carmen "All By Myself". The verse borrows from 2nd movement of Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2. (Carmen lifted melodies from classical music in other songs too.) Carmen: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aM2hlLZ2xJ-spY0.html (this video no longer available) TRY THIS ONE www.last.fm/music/Eric+Carmen/_/All+by+Myself Rach: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hL2Wp8ifqNTaiIk.html Wikipedia's entry on this song says: "Carmen believed [Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2] was in the public domain. Having found it was not, only after the record had been issued, Carmen had to come to an agreement with the Rachmaninoff estate. Early versions, therefore, only give writing credits to Carmen, but later versions also credit Rachmaninoff."

Astounding how Rach created a piece this lofty, and how LL manages to elevate it to a whole different level!!

Ho ascoltato questa volta , il concerto 2 di Rackmaninoff con la interpretazione al piano di Lang Lang. Questo che lascio più che commento desidero Vega accolto solo come un piccolo pensiero. Ogni volta che ascolto una sua interpretazione oltre ad aver riconferma della superiore bravura, non posso fare a meno che nella mente vengano ripescati i suoi inizi e gli sforzi della famiglia che. Lo hanno accompagnato nella sua ARTE. Per tutto quanto ha suonato , suona e suonera , la dote che custodisce vedrà la presenza di tre grandi , i compositori delle musiche immortali, le sue interpretazioni da brivido, alla faccia di quelli che lo giudicano spicchio e l immagine di suo padre. Tre grandezze ciascuna con differente intensità e importanza e dico grandi, non per la la loro altezza.

This was totally AMAZING!!! Great pianist, great music, and the Conductor and orchestra were all extraordinary. Such clarity in all instruments and timing...The Conductor and the orchestra should be named here.

朗朗和他的琴、他的音乐合而为一时，他的沉醉和享受也变成了我的沉醉与享受。Many thanks to Lang Lang and all the excellent musicians for bringing us all these beautiful and touching moments.

Lloro, lloro, y lloro ante tal majestuosidad de sentimiento para interpretar esta música que viene del cielo.

My heart is almost bursting with the power of this piece i could cry i think I'm in love with Lang Lang 😌🔥❤️👏

I can't stop going back to this video. Everything about it is riveting. I've been fortunate to hear/see Lang Lang here in Santa Barbara, and he played an all Rachmaninoff program. It was the great third piano concerto and Rhapsody on a Them of Paganini. It brought tears to my eyes. This particular concerto, the second, sounds/feels like reading a Tolstoy or Pasternak novel.

This is the real thing. Heartache, compassion, triumph. How many other pieces span such a range of the human condition?

He is such s super pianist. Having real gala time listening to all tbr concertos. Thanks to KZfaq

I especially liked the string section of the orchestra, all solos of violins and cellos were so touching. Great collaboration

What can you say about Lang Lang? Truly a Maestro! Best pianist of this era! Expressive, phrasing, the lot, , xx Australia 🇦🇺

I like when they applauded between movements :)

I love the sound of Rachmaninoff in the evening (or anytime really).

Маленький, за роялем не видно!! Зато как слышно!! Браво!! Брависсимо!!!

The conductor is amazing along with the whole orchestra!

The OTHER Lang-Lang KZfaq recording of this is superior. I was surprised that his performance of this ranks easily with that of Richter, Weissenberg, Prats and Palvanov.