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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 is Rachmaninoff most famous piece?
- How do you pedal Rachmaninoff 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 is Rachmaninoff most famous piece?
The Ten Most Romantic Works by Rachmaninoff
- Sonata for Cello and Piano: III. Andante.
- Moment Musicaux No. 5 in D-flat major.
- Prelude No. 24 in D major.
- Symphonic Dances.
- Vocalise.
- Piano Concerto No. 2: II. Adagio sostenuto.
- Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini: Variation 18.
- Symphony No. 2: III. Adagio.
How do you pedal Rachmaninoff Prelude in C sharp minor?
I press the middle pedal down, followed quickly by the damper pedal. Then I lift and re-press the damper pedal every time the chord changes.
