| Prelude in C# Minor, Op32 #2 (Rachmaninov) Rachmaninov's piano works, like those of Chopin or Paderewski, elude to vivid orchestral colors, often more effectively than their orchestral works. This orchestration of Rachmaninov's famous Prelude #2, Op32 exploits all the rich texture and effect with which the original work was imbued, from the most grandiose tutti gestures to the most subtle shadings of tonal color. Scored for pairs of flutes, oboes, clarinets (in A) and bassoons, with bass clarinet and contrabassoon; 4 horns, 2 C trumpets, 3 trombones and tuba; timpani, chimes, glockenspiel and cymbals, and divisi strings. 4 minutes 30 seconds, 63 measures. |
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