Composer

Sergei Rachmaninoff

1873-1943

Sergei Rachmaninoff was a Russian composer and pianist who represents the late Romantic era, later emigrating to Europe and the United States after the Russian Revolution. His music is marked by lush melody, dense harmony, and sonorities evoking Russian church bells, with his Piano Concerto No. 2 among his best-known works. His many Preludes are also cherished masterworks. This site includes five of the Preludes from Op. 23.

Works by Rachmaninoff (10 pieces)

Preludes9

A collection of preludes not tied to a specific set, featuring short, evocative works by composers from Bach to more modern voices.

Prelude Op. 23, No. 1Op. 23Advanced2:58 Prelude Op. 23, No. 2Op. 23Advanced3:04 Prelude Op. 23, No. 3Op. 23Advanced4:09 Prelude Op. 23, No. 4Op. 23Intermediate4:37 Prelude Op. 23, No. 5Op. 23Advanced3:47 Prelude Op. 23, No. 6Op. 23Advanced2:28 Prelude Op. 23, No. 8Op. 23Advanced2:08 Prelude Op. 23, No. 9Op. 23Advanced2:15 Prelude Op. 23, No. 10Op. 23Intermediate3:43

Preludes1

Preludes by Rachmaninoff, masterworks of Romantic piano music combining deep lyricism with technical brilliance.

Prelude in C-sharp minor Op.3 No.2Op.3 No.2Advanced2:44