Under hypnosis, Dahl would repeat: "You will start to write your concerto... you will work with great facility... the concerto will be of excellent quality." It worked. Rachmaninoff dedicated the finished piece to Dahl in 1901, and its success cemented his legacy forever.
Sergei Rachmaninoff with the Philadelphia Orchestra (1929). It’s surprisingly fast and unsentimental compared to modern versions. Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto 2
A shift from C minor to E major. This movement is pure musical poetry , featuring a famous flute and clarinet duet that the piano eventually picks up. It feels like waking up from a dream. Under hypnosis, Dahl would repeat: "You will start