Yin Zhirou
Rachmaninoff's *Piano Concerto No. 3* embodies the most resilient Russian spirit and immense vitality.
This piece doesn’t require exquisite piano techniques but demands an ironclad will and extraordinary physical strength.
This piece is referred to as the "Elephant Concerto," symbolizing its size and weight. A famous music scholar once described playing it as being physically equivalent to "shoveling ten tons of coal," highlighting its difficulty.
Moreover, an Australian pianist experienced a mental breakdown after playing this piece, showcasing the emotional impact it possesses!
Rachmaninoff said that only Horowitz could interpret this piano concerto well.
If someone learning piano boasts about being able to play *Piano Concerto No. 3*, please give them a slap to wake them up.
And right now, Jiang Siming is playing exactly this piece.
The prelude matches perfectly, without missing a beat.