Rachmaninov just steals my heart. Great performance and interpretation! Thank you for sharing with piano elements. 

One of my favourite Rach Preludes... thanks for sharing such a lovely performance with the Piano Cloud group :-)

Love the expression in the gentle trickle of the right hand. wonderful work Hal.

isn't this the most gorgeous piece? Nice singing right hand line

One of my Rach favorites also...I saw I am not the first to say that ;) Thanks for this beautiful moment and really happy to follow you back ;)

I love Rachmaninov and the way you interpret his music!

without the interpreter's breath, without the soul and the sensibility of an inspired artist, a piece of work would be like an empty balloon, or a diner without spices and taste. Or a book without none word written, a cinema's screen completly white...So wonderfull interpretation of this magnific piece of art.

Based on the Scottish poem:
Sleep softly my child, sleep softly and well!
It hurts my heart to see you weeping.

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Brahms Intermezzo Op.117, No.1 (A lullaby based on a Scottish poem)

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One of the twenty-five Preludes for piano by Rachmaninov.

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Rachmaninov Prelude Op.23, No.4 in D Major

Beethoven Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61

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Azreal is often referred to as the Angel of Death in various religious and mythological traditions. Angel Azreal (Asreal) is believed to be responsible for escorting souls to the afterlife and is often depicted as a compassionate figure who guides souls with gentleness and care.

 In modern spiritual contexts, Azrael is seen as a compassionate figure aiding those grieving or transitioning, often radiating calming energy and symbolized by stars, butterflies, or creamy white colors.

The name Azrael, meaning “One Whom God Helps” or “Angel of God” in Hebrew, reflects his role as a divine servant.

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Nicholas Kraemer conducts Gluck's Dance of the Blessed Spirits from Orfeo ed Euridice with the Stadtorchester Winterthur

Nicholas Kraemer conducts Gluck Dance of the Blessed Spirits from Orfeo ed Euridice

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                Nietzsche

Rachmaninov Prelude Op.23, No.4 in D Major

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