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1901 Arts Club
7 Exton Street
Waterloo
London
SE1 8UE
England
Programme
Sergei Rachmaninov – Prelude in C sharp minor, Op.3 no.2
Sergei Rachmaninov – 10 Preludes, Op.23
Sergei Rachmaninov – 13 Preludes, Op.32
Performers
Julian Saphir – Piano
Programme Note
The 24 Preludes of Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943), spanning his Op. 3 No.2, Opp. 23 & 32 sets, encapsulate a universe of emotions in concise musical forms. From the delicate simplicity of the F major Prelude to the thundering chords of the Op. 23 No. 5 in G minor, each piece is a miniature masterpiece.
Rachmaninoff's gift for melody shines through, often juxtaposed with intricate harmonies and powerful climaxes. The Preludes reveal his mastery of both lyrical expression and virtuosic pianism, forming a kaleidoscopic journey of human expression, from introspective tenderness to exuberant passion, making them a testament to his enduring influence in the piano repertoire.
