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- What is the story behind Rachmaninoff Prelude in C sharp minor?
- When did Rachmaninoff write Prelude in C sharp minor?
- What tempo is Prelude in C sharp minor?
What is the story behind Rachmaninoff Prelude in C sharp minor?
Piece Structure
The prelude in C sharp minor was originally one of a five-piece set called Morceaux de fantaisie. Now you'll find it most often compiled with his other preludes. ... No, maybe he wasn't conveying an anxiety attack, but the story goes that the inspiration behind the prelude was from a dream he had.
When did Rachmaninoff write Prelude in C sharp minor?
In the case of a much-played 'warhorse' like the c-sharp-minor Prélude, you would think that there could no longer be any questions open to answer. Yet probably just its enormous popularity and its global spread soon after its composition in 1892 led to the fact that to date a blatant error has not been eliminated.
What tempo is Prelude in C sharp minor?
Rachmaninov: Prelude No. 1 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 3 No. 2, "The Bells of Moscow" is amoodysong bySergei Rachmaninoffwith a tempo of85 BPM.It can also be used double-time at 170 BPM.
