I think Will is seriously underrated. Love the performance

A senior at my college played this at his final recital. made all the other pianists feel inferior lol. dude was insane

I absolutely adore this format, it could without a doubt be the next big thing introducing classical music to new audiences. I think a major barrier to potential new listeners is exactly the things you resolve with it: a lack of understanding of form, music theory, the context of the composer, etc. You explaining all these things in a concise, fun and never condescending way not only massively heightens the understanding and thus enjoyment for "non-initiated" people, it also directly contradicts the image that many sadly have of classical music being snobby, too complex to enjoy or purely academic and lacking emotion. There's just enough information to provide context without being overwhelming or too detailed, and your personal commentary is a very welcome touch; you achieve the perfect balance between opinions/humour and useful tidbits to make for very engaging content. Amazing job on this piece (and all your other videos), I certainly hope you'll keep making them - with time I see you having a Twoset-level impact on the image of classical music! There's definitely a niche to be filled as far as people who want to get into classical music but are overwhelmed by the scale/aren't yet skilled into looking deeper into pieces. P.S. I'd definitely keep the section guide on the left side, it's very helpful.

"How many octaves would you like?" Rachmaninoff: Yes.

Don't know a single thing about pianos or music but, THIS IS THE BEST THING I'VE HEARD SO FAR IN MY 1 DECADE +FIVE YEARS OF LIFE.

You KILLED this. Those descending octaves at 3:20 were so sharp! Bravo!

You’re almost there Will!!! Keep uploading AmaAaAZiNg content 👌🏻

The first time you have posted a piece I don’t even remotely recognize! Thank you Will for expanding my classical library again! Quite impressive, and your layout and commentary are well done as always. Thank you!!

Rachmaninoff is one of my favorite composer and this is one of my favorite pieces from him! I really enjoyed your interpretation of this piece. I hope to see you play more Rachmaninoff in future! Oh and I liked the "you are here" map. Kept me on track and it can be good for those who are trying to learn it. 😊

As somebody who is getting into classical music, this format is amazing!!!

I don't find your "map" is disturbing because I feel helped and I can understand the music structure better. I love your content! It's interesting to read the subtitle, I always look forward to your classical jokes 😂😂 I can even learn about the music at the same time, you explained the music very well. Your contents are not boring, and I think these reasons are what make your contents different from the other pianist even tho you both play the same music. Thank you for your hard work, and I will always look forward to your channel! I enjoyed watching this~ P.s. sorry if I made grammar mistakes, english is not my first language heheh 😅😅

I love the format of the form and showing the actual sheet music. The commentary was fascinating and you're talented. Thank you

YESS!! Another upload and WHAT A PIECE!! I love your interpretation

yeah new video

Will has to get more popular, hes one of the best pianoplayers on youtube. Will please show us more of your self-composed songs.

keep the section marks keep up the good work loving it

The comments and you are here map makes this into a wonderful viewing experience! And i particularly like how you play this piece with such meaning, which is what most recordings of this piece lacks, imo

this is one of my favorites! you played it so beautifully.

I like the map for sections of the piece. 👍Great playing Will ! 👏 Rachmaninoff is awesome! ❤

Love your posts on KZfaq - so informative and beautiful playing.

This was amazing, Will! Incredible performance as always!

love the your editoiralizing, and the side bar and the music above - so engrossing!

That was incredible! Your videos are great and I think the little map is really helpful and not distracting at all.

Bravo! 👏 I love these type of videos with the commentary! I also like the “you are here” on the left. I find it helpful! So glad I discovered your channel! 😊❤️

epic performance i like your voicing in the middle section very much

One of my favourite earworms! Once in my head it's difficult to dislodge! So many thanks for this - and for your guide to the different sections of the piece on the left of the screen. It makes viewing a bit more difficult perhaps, but definitely worth the effort. Keep up the good work in expanding the reach of classical music!

You played so well and I love the commentary, keep up the great work!!!

Silver play button incominggg!!! Wooohooo🙌🙌

Beautifully played as always. Congrats on 100k subscribers, well deserved!

Hey Will; this is absolutely incredible! Love your play and presence ☀️

wow congrats! almost at 100k subs its been amazing watching all of your beautiful performances. I cant wait for the ballade im sure it will be fantastic!!

I love these videos

Love the map and all the description at bottom! Super helpful

Will, I can't stop listening to this. I love the performance

I hope that’s the vid that takes you to 100K man! You deserve it! All I can say!

One of my favorite pieces thanks will:)

AYYY CHOPIN BALLADE NO. 1 AT 100K! seriously tho ur one of my favourite yt performers cuz of the text u put

Honestly one of my favorites,I love your interpretation

congrats on 100k!!!!!!!!

love the format

every time you play a peice i am constantly more and more impressed and amazed bro damn

Love this channel! As a pianist myself, I love the "you are here" map on the left!

Over 100K! That’s awesome. So glad people appreciate music and talent like this.

this song is so good and somehow you make it even better. This is so sick.

I don't know how you did it, but you made the piano sound like it was underwater during the B section, and then magically made it not sound like that afterwards. I do not understand, but IT WAS SO COOOOOOL!

this is such an amazing video!!! keep up the good work

I marvel at your pedal work. Beautiful sound

I really like your rendition of this song in particular. I've heard other people play it but yours is so cool!

Amazing stuff! Also the map is definitely helpful - love how you make the content /listener / reader experience better every time! (btw a fellow UoM student too love the hoodie!)

Beautiful piece

congrats on 100k!

well done! exited to hear even more awesome performances from you!

I love your editing!!! :D

Loved your interpretation!

Thanks a lot, these videos are super helpful! Love the map!

Congrats on 100K subs WillsKeyBoardSinks! I’m happy for u and also I learn this tho is pretty hard…

Thanks for the intro to Rachmaninoff. Loved the piece and the commentary made it even better

I heard this piece exactly once over 14 years ago - only Part A, played live in a shopping mall on a display piano with no idea what the title was or the person playing it. This song has lived in my head with me convinced I would never hear it or find it again. Thank you for bringing this performance to your channel so I finally have the name and playback of it at any time

Great stuff, bloody genius format.

love your commentary on the piece

amazing stuff!

WOW, I liked how you explained such a magnificent song. Subscribed!

The way you played the coda at the end was so funny to me. You have great content btw

Epic. I have been playing this for years. It’s so hard to get it up to speed and keep it clean. Great video!!!! ❤❤❤

This piece is wild, such a good performance!

CONGRATS ON 100K WILL!

ALMOST 100k i cant wait for you to hit that 100k you deffo deserve it :DD

Keep the section marks. They really help! Especially for people who's playing music but don't analyze it.

Congrats on 100K

Absolutely brilliant. This guy is a GENIUS. Thank you Will.

Great as always !

I love this piece and I love the way you play it. There are so many interpretations I don't like but this is just perfect.

So so good. Love this so much!!

I can’t wait for Ballade no 1! Congrats on 100k you deserve it 10x!

You nailed it, loved your interpretation

That's a really good interpretation, congratulation ! In particular, we hear really clearly the second melody in the middle part, that's really beautilful !

This is such a beautiful song. It's my first time hearing this. Your explanations are wonderfully funny and insightful. I appreciate you explaining your thoughts and also technical things. It's so awesome. I hope you post more videos. The map is great! Please keep it

You are so incredibly! My favorite pianist to watch on KZfaq

Congrats on 100k subs!

🎊🎊CONGRATS ON HITTING 100.000 SUBSCRIBERS🎊🎊 You deserve it man, keep it up. 😃👍

Your videos are amazing. Keep up the good work and welcome back :) (PS. keep the left bit in)

Very nice performance and yes, the map on the left is such a cool idea!

Perfetto! 1 word only: perfetto. Complimenti! You nail it every time!

At the height of my playing days in college this was in my senior recital. You played it great! Love the commentary, hopefully you plan to do a few more rach preludes, some very interesting pieces.

Amazing!!

I really like the guide on the left! Definitely keep it

Thanks that's my favorite piece .

Can't wait for Ballade!

Brilliant playing and a great idea to have the form at the side. Much more accessible (especially if you’re unfamiliar with the piece)

That was lovely. Thank you.

Amazing!! ❤️ More please! 😁

Omg u played my fav piece by rach! This prelude is definitely my fav. Lol it’s actually my ringtone!

Love the commentary -- almost as much as the performance.

Huge wow from me and I love those comments explaining the theory etc!

STUNNING

You finally did my favourite piece 💯

i love the structural analysis nice playing, really brought out the countermelody in the B section :)

You've really analyzed the piece. Well done.

I Love your music. You are amazing!!!

that was great!!