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The Piano Works Of Rachmaninoff, Vol 1: Preludes, Op. 3 No. 2, Op. 23, Op. 32 (Complete), Book & CD (Alfred's Classic Editions)

This historic reference edition contains the complete preludes by Sergei Rachmaninoff; and an outstanding CD recording by internationally renowned artist, Idil Biret, who records on the Naxos label. She has made more than 70 recordings including the complete solo piano works and all the concertos of Chopin, Brahms and Rachmaninoff. At the age of fifteen, Biret graduated from the Paris Conservatoire with three first prizes. She went on to study with Alfred Cortot and then Wilhelm Kempff, who considered her his finest student. She has received numerous awards including: Lily Boulanger Memorial, Boston; Harriet Cohen - Dinu Lipatti gold medal, London; Chevalier de l'Ordre du Merite, France; State Artist, Turkey and many others. Contents: Prelude in C-sharp Minor, Op. 3, No. 2 * Preludes, Op. 23, Nos. 1-10 * Preludes, Op. 32, Nos. 1-13.

Series: Alfred's Classic Editions

Paperback: 112 pages

Publisher: Alfred Music; 26996 edition (November 1, 2006)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0739044532

ISBN-13: 978-0739044537

Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.9 x 0.5 inches

Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

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