Sergei Rachmaninow
Prelude in G Minor op. 23 No. 5
for wind band
Sergei Rachmaninow
Prelude in G Minor op. 23 No. 5
for wind band
- Instrumentation Concert Band
- Composer Sergei Rachmaninow
- Editor Cooper Minnis
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher Carl Fischer
- Order no. CF-SPS102
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Description:
Rachmaninoff’s Prelude in G Minor, Op. 23 No. 5 presents a deep, brooding atmosphere in its opening before transitioning into sweeping, lyrical sections. This arrangement for wind band maintains the integrity of the original piano work while embracing the tonal palette of the concert band. Performers should focus on precision and expression, with special attention to the changes in dynamics and tempo that bring out the work's emotional depth.