Repertoire Ideas (Part 1)
Sergei Rachmaninoff - Prelude in G Major, Op. 32 No. 5
The crystalline G Major Prelude is one of Rachmaninoff’s more accessible works and has justly become a favourite of intermediate and advanced pianists alike. The left hand’s limpid quintuplets set the stage for the sparkling cantabile melody in the upper register with contrasting arabesque figures establishing a wistful atmosphere.
In this video lesson on the piece, Fred Karpoff demonstrates how to play it expressively with cantabile voicing, imaginative fingering, good cross-rhythms, well-timed rolls and lush pedalling.
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Resources & links
Click here to download Fred's marked score for this work or click here to view open domain editions.
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