Sergei Rachmaninov Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Piano Concerto, Episode 3Sergei Rachmaninov29rank/position

Yunchan Lim 임윤찬 – RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, op. 30

This is a work in which the beauty of Rachmaninoff, founded upon highly advanced technique, truly stands out.

Yefim Bronfman is a pianist born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, in the former Soviet Union.

The Rachmaninoff piano concerto he performs is a very famous piece, presented in collaboration with the Vienna Philharmonic.

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Op. 3Sergei Rachmaninov30rank/position

2. From 'Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom,' Op. 16: 12. Our Father in Heaven (K. Shvedov)

An unaccompanied sacred choral work composed for Orthodox prayer, similar to the All-Night Vigil.

For those who associate Rachmaninoff mainly with symphonies and piano pieces, it might feel a bit inaccessible.

However, it’s a piece that lets you fully savor the beauty of layered human voices, so I highly recommend giving it a listen.

It’s a work that makes the air of the place feel pure.

ElegySergei Rachmaninov31rank/position

[Classical Masterpiece] Rachmaninoff: Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3 – No. 1, Elegy “Lament”

It’s a piece from a set of fantasy miniatures by a Russian-born musician.

It was composed for his composition teacher from his days at the Moscow Conservatory.

It conveys deep sorrow.

I think many people feel calm when they listen to sad music.

He’s famous for being taciturn, but it feels as though he pours emotions he doesn’t usually show on the surface into his music.

Moments Musicaux No. 4Sergei Rachmaninov32rank/position

Rachmaninoff: Moments Musicaux No. 4

Sergei Rachmaninoff, a Russian-born composer who epitomizes modern classical music, had his musical talent recognized as early as age four and completed his Symphony No.

1 by the time he was twenty-two.

Like Jascha Heifetz, Russia has produced many precocious geniuses.

Among Rachmaninoff’s masterworks, Moments Musicaux No.

4—published in 1896—gained popularity for its beautiful melodies, influenced by composers such as Schubert, Chopin, and Liszt.

Its blend of poignancy and beauty is superb, making it highly recommended for fans of Romantic-era music.

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Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 36Sergei Rachmaninov33rank/position

Hayato Sumino / Rachmaninoff: Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 36 (1931 version, all movements) (2018 PTNA Special Grade Second Round) Rachmaninoff – Piano Sonata No. 2 Op. 36

Sergei Rachmaninoff left two piano sonatas over the course of his life.

One of them, the Piano Sonata No.

2 in B-flat minor, Op.

36, is a popular work known for its dramatic and weighty character.

Throughout its three movements, phrases imitating the bells of the Russian Orthodox Church recur, and intense arpeggios are used extensively.

However, it is not merely forceful; there are also passages that convey a gentle, blessed atmosphere—like divine salvation.

Be sure to enjoy the shifting scenes as you listen.

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Rachmaninoff – The Miserly Knight, Op. 24Sergei Rachmaninov34rank/position

Rachmaninoff – The Miserly Knight, Op. 24

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24 from the opera The Miserly Knight by Sergei Rachmaninoff, born in Russia in 1873, a composer, pianist, and conductor.

This distinctive work features an all-male cast.

It ushered in a new style of opera in which the orchestra carries a large portion of the work.

VocaliseSergei Rachmaninov35rank/position

Rachmaninoff: Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14

Rachmaninoff’s Vocalise, composed in 1915.

“Vocalise” refers to a vocal technique in which a piece is sung using only vowel sounds without lyrics.

This work was originally a song with piano accompaniment, but was later arranged for orchestra.

It is a sweetly lyrical piece that blends Russian melancholy with classical touches, such as the style of Gregorian chant and Baroque-era arias.

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HATSUMI

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