Rachmaninov plays Rachmaninov - Prelude in C-Sharp Minor, A wonderful performance record of Rachmaninov playing himself his most famous Prelude in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 3, No. 2. | The World Music

The famous Prelude in C# minor by Sergei Rachmaninov, piano performance by Tarek Refaat. https://youtu.be/15tUJxgyv8k | Tarek Refaat

Rachmaninov wrote his famous Prelude in C sharp minor, Op. 3, No. 2 in Moscow in the autumn of 1892. This dramatic and melancholy piece, with its ominous descending chords leading to one of his most memorable tunes. Regarded as one of today’s leading interpreters of Rachmaninov, Boris Giltburg’s recording of the 24 Préludes quickly become a top choice by critics and publications. “All are played with vivid skill, colour and poetry”, wrote The Observer (London). Pizzicato added: “This is a fascin