Rock Meets Rachmaninoff – Sheet Music Available Now
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Download and print popular sheet music from Rock Meets Rachmaninoff. Music by Sergei Rachmaninoff, edited and arranged by Will Rapp. Arrangements for all instrumentation and skill levels.
About the music
Rock Meets Rachmaninoff is an original piano composition by Australian composer Nicholas Yee. It has been performed by some of the world’s most prestigious classical pianists, including Lang Lang and Yuja Wang.
This exciting new piece fuses together two unlikely genres – rock and classical – to create something truly unique and special. The music is extremely challenging, but also immensely rewarding to play.
Whether you’re a seasoned classical pianist or a complete beginner, we hope you enjoy playing this piece as much as we do!
About the composer
Rachmaninoff is known for his technically demanding piano works, as well as his magnificent orchestral compositions – particularly his Symphonic Dances. But did you know that the great Russian composer was also an excellent pianist? In fact, he gave the first performance of his famous Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Moscow Philharmonic!
Rachmaninoff was born in 1873 into a musical family – his father was an army officer and amateur singer, and his mother was a gifted pianist. He began studying piano at the age of four, and composed his first piece – a waltz – when he was just nine years old. When he was ten, his mother died of tuberculosis, and Rachmaninoff was sent to live with relatives. This was a difficult time for the young composer, and he later said that it was his music that helped him through this tough period.
Rachmaninoff went on to study at the Moscow Conservatory, where he met fellow students Sergei Prokofiev and Gustav Mahler. He graduated in 1892, and shortly afterwards wrote his famous Piano Concerto No. 1 – which received its premiere in New York City in 1894. Rachmaninoff spent much of the next few years touring as a pianist, but he also found time to compose some of his best-known works, including The Isle of the Dead and The Symphonic Dances.
Sadly, Rachmaninoff’s career was interrupted by the outbreak of World War I, but he eventually settled in the United States, where he spent the rest of his life composing and performing. He died in 1943 at his home in Beverly Hills, California.
About the arranger
Benjamin Tissot (also known as Bensound) is a French composer and pianist. He started composing at the age of five, and by thirteen he had already written his first piano concerto. Tissot’s compositional style is heavily influenced by Russian composers such as Sergei Prokofiev and Dmitri Shostakovich, as well as French composers Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel. He has also been inspired by Jazz, Funk and Hip-Hop music.
Benjamin Tissot’s arrangement of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor is now available for purchase on Sheet Music Plus.
Where to find the sheet music
Rock Meets Rachmaninoff is available now! You can find the sheet music at your local music store, online, or you can order it directly from the publisher.
Why this music is special
Rock Meets Rachmaninoff is a one-of-a-kind music experience that fuses the energy and power of rock n’ roll with the elegance and sophistication of classical music.
Rachmaninoff’s “Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor” is one of the most popular and beloved concertos of all time, and has been performed by some of the world’s greatest pianists. The piece is known for its technical difficulty, as well as its stunning melody and emotional depth.
In this arrangement, world-renowned classical pianist Valentina Lisitsa joins forces with rock band Lemon Bucket Orkestra to create a unique and exhilarating performance that will appeal to fans of both genres.
The sheet music for Rock Meets Rachmaninoff is now available for purchase. This arrangement is perfect for intermediate to advanced piano players who are looking to add a modern twist to their classical repertoire.
What this music can be used for
This fully orchestrated piece can be used for auditions, performances, recitals, or anything else you need it for!
How to play the music
Rock Meets Rachmaninoff is a great piece of music to play. sheet music is available now so you can enjoy playing it yourself.
Tips for playing the music
Rock Meets Rachmaninoff is a fun, upbeat piano piece that will get your toes tapping. This toe-tapping tune was composed by Larry Hamberlin and is available for purchase as sheet music. Here are some quick tips to get the most out of your performance:
-To create the taps, use your index finger on your right hand to lightly tap the keys.
-Your left hand should stay in the middle of the keyboard to keep the sound steady.
-Be sure to keep a light touch so you don’t create any unwanted noise.
-The tempo for this piece is Allegro, so be sure to keep up with the beat.
With these tips in mind, sit down at your piano and give Rock Meets Rachmaninoff a try!
Variations on the music
Rachmaninoff’s Variations on a Theme of Paganini are among the most popular and influential piano works of the 20th century. Now, for the first time, these variations have been adapted for rock band by Grammy-nominated arranger/composer Matt Harper. The work retains all of the original material, but is played with electric guitars, bass, drums, and keyboard. Harper’s arrangement captures the energy and excitement of Rachmaninoff’s original while giving it a new twist that will appeal to fans of both classical and rock music.
The sheet music for this arrangement is now available for purchase. Visit www.matt-harper.com for more information.
Other resources for the music
In addition to the music, you’ll need some way to make sound. You can use any instrument you like as long as you can play the notes in the score. A keyboard is recommended because it can be used to play a wide range of dynamics. For example, you could use a grand piano for the fortissimo sections and a harpsichord for the pianissimo sections.
If you don’t have an instrument, you can still make music with this score. There are many ways to create sound without an instrument, such as using your voice or household objects. Get creative and see what you can come up with!
Once you have your instrument or sound-making method ready, it’s time to start playing!
