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Rakhmaninov, Sergei Vasil'evich : 13 Preludes Grave Des-Dur Op.32-13

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Music ID : 31961
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:prelude
Total Playing Time:7 min 00 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

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Author : Wada, Mayuko

Last Updated: March 1, 2021
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

This piece is also one of the most famous in the collection of Preludes. It is in ternary form. From the outset, the solemn theme gradually develops rhythmic motion. After the meno mosso middle section, the music builds to an intense climax, marked Allegro and più vivo. The main section, reappearing, is highly ornamented, and at poco più vivo, it demands a rich and full sound that can be said to reach the limits of the piano's capabilities. With a performance time of around seven minutes, it is a grand piece befitting the conclusion of the Preludes.

Writer: Wada, Mayuko