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Rakhmaninov, Sergei Vasil'evich : 13 Preludes　Allegro gis-moll Op.32-12

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Music ID : 31960
Instrumentation：Piano Solo　
Genre：prelude
Total Playing Time：2 min 30 sec
Copyright：Public Domain
prelude
Piano Solo
piano solo
gis moll

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Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: December 14, 2025
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Writer: Ooi, Kazurou

Author : Wada, Mayuko

Last Updated: March 1, 2021
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

One of the most widely beloved masterpieces among the Preludes. It is said to depict a sleigh running across a snow-covered landscape, with bells jingling. A characteristic feature is the dramatic changes in tempo. Against the dizzying arpeggios that permeate the entire piece, the melody sings richly and expressively. While Rachmaninoff's own recording exists, it is important to note that the recording equipment of that time had different rotation speeds, so the performance heard on current record players is faster than the actual performance.

Writer: Wada, Mayuko
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