Rachmaninoff White Christmas « Hommage à Volodos » Piano Improvisation by Michiel Demarey

Christmas is the time for inspiration. There are hundreds of beautiful themes, pop songs, classical works and oratoria.
White Christmas is an all time favorite. I played it last year as accompagnement for the choir where I am pianist but always had a special bond with it.

To me Arcadi Volodos is the greatest pianist alive. His magical tone, incredible pianissimo, interpretations, transcriptions, performances, cathedral of sound pianism are out of this world.
His concert in Barbican Hall in London (especially his Schumann Humoreske) was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life.
Therefore I decided to dedicate my improvisation (there is no written score) to him. I certainly do not compare myself to the master. I've never given a concert due to PTSS and autism. Whenever I feel insecure I think of Volodos and let the notes flow from my hands.

I hope you enjoy it.