Description

Rachmaninoff's Prélude in D major from his op. 23 collection is a captivating nocturne reminiscent of Chopin's dreamy style. Its engaging poetic quality and moderate technical difficulty make this piece an excellent introduction to the lush, late-Romantic sound world of Rachmaninoff's 24 Préludes. The Henle Urtext editions of Rachmaninoff's music are based on the composer's original manuscripts housed in the Glinka Archive in Moscow, and the fingerings are provided by the renowned pianist and Russian late-Romantic expert, Marc-André Hamelin.