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Topic: Rachmaninoff Prelude Op. 23 No. 2 in B flat Major  (Read 1841 times)

Offline bflatminor24

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Rachmaninoff Prelude Op. 23 No. 2 in B flat Major
on: June 06, 2006, 03:22:30 AM
Hey guys,

I'm learning this piece right now, and I'm having a lot of trouble with the 2nd half of the third page. Also, my left hand lags a little bit up to speed. I've only spent a few days on this piece but I could use some advice on how to put the hands together in the middle section...

How does the rhythm work with triplets against sextuplets?

Also, what are some good recordings? I have Richter and Dmitri Alexeev playing it, and they both sound similar. I'd like a recording with more flair though, perhaps one that showcases this pieces flamboyant virtuosity and cheer.


-Max
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My favorite piano pieces - Liszt Sonata in B minor, Beethoven's Hammerklavier, Ravel's Gaspard de la Nuit, Alkan's Op. 39 Etudes, Scriabin's Sonata-Fantaisie, Godowsky's Passacaglia in B minor.

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Re: Rachmaninoff Prelude Op. 23 No. 2 in B flat Major
Reply #1 on: June 06, 2006, 06:55:43 AM
Haven't played it so I can't comment on how to.  But as far as recordings I have always enjoyed Ashkenazy.
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Offline pianowolfi

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Re: Rachmaninoff Prelude Op. 23 No. 2 in B flat Major
Reply #2 on: June 09, 2006, 07:42:37 PM
Triplets against sextuplets is no problem: every other note of the sextuplets comes exactly together with one of the triplet eights in LH. Important in the whole middle part is the middle voice in eighth notes. that melody should be brought out with most possible care and subtleness. A combination of "grandezza" and intimacy. Imo one of the most demanding rach preludes.
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Offline houseofblackleaves

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Re: Rachmaninoff Prelude Op. 23 No. 2 in B flat Major
Reply #3 on: June 09, 2006, 11:06:46 PM
Theres a video of Kissin playing it.

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