Fourteen Preludes: Piano Book

Name: Fourteen Preludes: Piano Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-K03819
Price: 11.95 USD
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Opus 3, No. 2 and Opus 32, Nos. 1-13

By Sergei Rachmaninoff

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Contents: Opus 32, No. 1, C Major * No. 2, B-Flat Minor * No. 3, E Major * No. 4, E Minor * No. 5, G Major * No. 6, F Minor * No. 7, F Major * No. 8, A Minor * No. 9, A Major * No. 10, B Minor * No. 11, B Major * No. 12, G-sharp Minor * No. 13, D-Flat Major * Opus 3, No. 2, C-sharp Minor.

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Series: Kalmus Edition

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 64

ISBN10: 0-7692-4099-2

ISBN13: 978-0-7692-4099-2

UPC: 029156040357

SKU: 00-K03819

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About the Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff

Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873–1943) was a Russian composer and pianist whose music bridges the Romantic tradition and early modernism. A virtuoso performer in his own right, Rachmaninoff wrote extensively for the piano, combining lyrical melody with technical brilliance and rich harmonic language.

His preludes stand among the most performed works in the solo piano repertoire. Rachmaninoff approached the prelude genre not as a brief character piece but as a fully realized composition, often substantial in scope and emotional depth. These works reveal his mastery of form, color, and the expressive possibilities of the instrument.

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Why we love this

This collection captures Rachmaninoff's prelude writing across two different opus numbers, offering pianists a window into his evolving compositional voice. The range of keys and moods gives recital planners material for thematic programming, and the individual pieces stand as legitimate repertoire choices rather than studies or exercises. Advanced students discover how a single formal idea can sustain an entire work through melodic ingenuity and harmonic innovation.

What to expect

These preludes move between introspective lyricism and dramatic intensity. Rachmaninoff's gift for melody and his darker harmonic language create works that feel intimate yet architecturally ambitious, often with a touch of melancholy that gives even the major-key pieces emotional weight.

Who it's for

Advanced pianists preparing recital or competition repertoire will find substantial works here that showcase interpretive maturity alongside technical facility. Teachers seeking to introduce upper-level students to twentieth-century Romantic language and Rachmaninoff's harmonic language will appreciate the range within this single volume.

How to get the most out of it

Attend closely to Rachmaninoff's dynamic markings and tempo indications; they shape the emotional arc far more than raw technical display.
Approach the sustain pedal with sensitivity. These pieces reward careful, selective use rather than continuous resonance.
Recognize that many of these preludes demand a singing right-hand line; focus tone production and phrasing as you would for a vocal melody.
Balance textural clarity in pieces with accompaniment figures that could easily muddy; the left hand should support, not obscure.

How to use it

Program individual preludes as standalone recital pieces or group several from the same opus for a focused presentation of Rachmaninoff's style. These pieces work well as concert selections when you want to represent early twentieth-century piano writing without the demands of his larger sonatas.