24 Preludes, Sergei Rachmaninov, Piano

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!

Prélude c sharp minor op. 3
Prélude f sharp minor op. 23
Prélude B flat major op. 23
Prélude d minor op. 23
Prélude D major op. 23
Prélude g minor op. 23
Prélude E flat major op. 23
Prélude c minor op. 23
Prélude e flat minor op. 23
Prélude G flat major op. 23
Prélude C major op. 32
Prélude b flat minor op. 32
Prélude E major op. 32
Prélude e minor op. 32
Prélude G major op. 32
Prélude f minor op. 32
Prélude F major op. 32
Prélude a minor op. 32
Prélude A major op. 32
Prélude b minor op. 32
Prélude B major op. 32
Prélude g sharp minor op. 32
Prélude D flat major op. 32