Has anyone else ever struggled to appreciate a certain composer's work(s)?
I am fully aware of his contributions to classical music and how beloved his music is by so many. That would be the reason for the thread. I can appreciate the advanced technicality in his works but other than that I don't know what I'm missing. This is coming from listening to a few preludes and concertos.
I took piano pretty extensively when I was younger and always avoided Rachmoninoff. I stopped for a few years and am trying to re-teach myself and work on weaknesses, one of which is technicality. I am just kind of playing for fun but I would really like to improve. I am already doing exercises for technical work, really looking to find a way to like/love Rachmoninoff or similar composers.
I'm also curious is anyone else has ever dealt with anything like this?
P.S. I hope whoever reading this doesn't take this as a sign of disrespect, as that isn't my intention.
I am fully aware of his contributions to classical music and how beloved his music is by so many. That would be the reason for the thread. I can appreciate the advanced technicality in his works but other than that I don't know what I'm missing. This is coming from listening to a few preludes and concertos.
I took piano pretty extensively when I was younger and always avoided Rachmoninoff. I stopped for a few years and am trying to re-teach myself and work on weaknesses, one of which is technicality. I am just kind of playing for fun but I would really like to improve. I am already doing exercises for technical work, really looking to find a way to like/love Rachmoninoff or similar composers.
I'm also curious is anyone else has ever dealt with anything like this?
P.S. I hope whoever reading this doesn't take this as a sign of disrespect, as that isn't my intention.