By
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Rachmaninoff's Prelude in G Minor, Op. 23 No. 5, composed in 1901, stands as one of his most dynamic and best-known works, characterized by its powerful, march-like rhythm and dramatic intensity. The piece captures Rachmaninoff's emotional depth and technical prowess, with a commanding theme that builds to a fervent climax, a staple in the concert pianist's repertoire for its spirited bravura and profound expressiveness.
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by:
Boris Giltburg
Few piano pieces have the power to capture a new listener's attention quite like Rachmaninoff's Prelude in G minor, Op. 23 No. 5. As celebrated Rachmaninoff interpreter Boris Giltburg remarks, the opening march is "inherently cool" while the enchanting middle section "goes directly to the heart." Join Giltburg as he delves into this scintillating work, revealing the compositional elements that contribute to the music's aura while offering specific strategies for most effectively realizing its character and color. Ever aware of the piece's technical traps, Giltburg shows how to carry yourself physically at the keyboard in order to render the toughest passagework with ease – from heavy repeated chords and double octaves to intertwining arpeggios and layered melodic lines.
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