Prelude in G-flat major (Rachmaninoff)
Introduction Lush chords and a ''Largo'' tempo marking quietly bookend Op.23The '''Prelude in G-Flat Major, Op. 23 No. 10''' is a 1903 composition by Sergei Rachmaninoff. It is part of Rachmaninoff's Ten Preludes, Op. 23.
Structure It is written in conventional ternary form. The main theme in the left hand is accompanied by syncopated chords in the right hand; it begins at measure 2 and ends at measure 6.A parallel period follows from measures 6–11, ending on an imperfect cadence. In measures 11–18, a sequential period that is based on the rhythm of the main theme follows. Soprano and bass track each other in this section:300pxMeasures 11 and 12The "B" section, from measures 18–34, employs sequential fragments of the "A" section. Syncopated chords from the "A" section are elongated. Rising chromatic patterns are present in both the bass and treble. Consider measures 18–20 and 23–25:300pxMeasures 18–20300pxMeasures 23–25300pxMeasures 35 and 36300pxMeasures 49 and 50300pxMeasures 15 and 16
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External links *  Detailed analysis of G-flat Major prelude in 5 layers (by Lance Bastian)