Rachmaninoff: 24 Préludes

Description

Based on the Prélude in C-sharp Minor, Op. 3, No. 2 written in 1892 that quickly became world-famous, Rachmaninoff composed a further two collections of Préludes in the years up to 1910. These were also published as a complete volume in 1911. Based on the corresponding models by Chopin, Scriabin and their great forerunner J.S. Bach they comprise a cycle of 24 Préludes in all Major and Minor keys, but unlike the other ones are not organized systematically according to keys. A final highlight of late Romantic piano music, which no pianist can ignore!

Pieces

• Prélude in C-sharp Minor, Op. 3, No. 2
• Prélude in F-sharp Minor, Op. 23, No. 1
• Prélude in B-flat Major, Op. 23, No. 2
• Prélude in D Minor, Op. 23, No. 3
• Prélude in D Major, Op. 23, No. 4
• Prélude in G Minor, Op. 23, No. 5
• Prélude in E-flat Major, Op. 23, No. 6
• Prélude in C Minor, Op. 23, No. 7
• Prélude in A-flat Major, Op. 23, No. 8
• Prélude in E-flat Minor, Op. 23, No. 9
• Prélude in G-flat Major, Op. 23, No. 10
• Préludes, Op. 32