Composer

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Sergey Rachmaninov

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1906

Average_duration

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2:07

"Before my window, Op. 26/10" is a solo piano piece composed by Sergey Rachmaninov in 1906. It is part of his set of preludes, Op. 26, which consists of 12 short pieces for piano. The prelude was premiered by Rachmaninov himself in Moscow on December 10, 1906. The piece is in the key of C-sharp minor and is marked "Allegro appassionato." It is a relatively short piece, lasting only about two and a half minutes. The prelude is divided into three distinct sections, with the middle section being slower and more lyrical than the outer sections. The opening section of the prelude is marked by a driving rhythm and a sense of urgency. The left hand plays a repeated pattern of octaves while the right hand plays a melody that is both passionate and melancholic. The middle section of the prelude is marked by a change in tempo and mood. The melody becomes more lyrical and introspective, with a sense of longing and nostalgia. The final section of the prelude returns to the driving rhythm of the opening, but with a sense of resignation and acceptance. Overall, "Before my window, Op. 26/10" is a powerful and emotional piece that showcases Rachmaninov's skill as a composer and pianist. It is a testament to his ability to convey complex emotions through music and to create a sense of drama and tension in a relatively short piece.

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