4-12-08
Long Run
11.19 miles 1:47:13 for a 9:35 pace
splits
9:24
9:34
9:28
9:23
9:25
9:39
9:56
9:40
9:36
9:28
9:41
1.:52 (.19)
Today I decided to to run to the sounds of Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto 1 and 4. The weather was a beautiful 50 degrees with a slight wind. I started out and from the first notes I knew that this was going to be a great run. It was so inspiring to just run and listen to all the amazing chord progressions along with the sounds of birds. At one point I got goose bumps from the feeling of being at total peace. I could have run for much longer but my right knee at about mile 9 started to not feel the peace that the rest of my body was feeling.
What an amazing piece of work Rachmoniov's Piano Concerto 1 is. From the triumphant horns and string builds to the subtle piano notes that bring such emotion to this work. The movements continue to build and build taking moments to show his amazing piano creativity. The final movement ends in such a inspiring and moving way. So far this is my favorite piece by him. No. 4 is more subdued and darker. From what I have read I have a feeling why, as No 1 was written before his 1st Symphony was deemed a flop by his critics. There was more of free will imposed in the 1st Concerto as in the 4th it seems like was playing it safe, if there is such a thing in composing.
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