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Easiest Rachmaninoff: Preludes His first prelude, op. 3 no. 2 in C sharp minor, is probably his most well-known and is fairly playable by his own standards at a Henle level 6 (9 is the highest/hardest). This would be around a grade 10 RCM level.
- How hard is Prelude C sharp minor?
- When was Rachmaninoff Prelude in C sharp minor?
- How hard is Rachmaninoff Elegie?
How hard is Prelude C sharp minor?
It's Rach, so it is written rather conveniently. That's been my observation about his music, it all falls into place much easier than you'd expect seeing that multitude of notes, but it's still difficult.
When was Rachmaninoff Prelude in C sharp minor?
Its first performance was by the composer on 26 September 1892, at a festival called the Moscow Electrical Exhibition. After this première, a review of the concert singled out the Prelude, noting that it had “aroused enthusiasm”.
How hard is Rachmaninoff Elegie?
Absolutely in your level. Probably the physically easiest Rachmaninoff piece, although the key signature is profoundly annoying to read.
