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20th Century
Romantic Period |
| Level: | SMP Level 10 (Advanced) |
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Rachmaninoff -- Preludes, Op. 23 by Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943). Edited by Murray Baylor. For Piano. Masterworks; Piano Collection. Alfred Masterwork Edition. Early Advanced/Advanced level piece for the Piano Solo event with the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) Festivals Bulletin 2008-2009-2010. 20th Century; Masterwork; Romantic. SMP Level 10 (Advanced); NFMC Level: Musically Advanced Class 2. Book. 64 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.515).
ISBN 073900283X. 20th Century; Masterwork; Romantic.
These alluring and varied preludes exhibit the compositional skill, expressiveness and innovation that is characteristic of Rachmaninoff's works. Editor Murray Baylor includes informative performance notes that reveal the background of each piece, highlight difficult passages, and offer suggestions on how to approach the technical demands found in the music.
About SMP Level 10 (Advanced)

Very advanced level, very difficult note reading, frequent time signature changes, virtuosic level technical facility needed.
thepowerofmusic
Location: from Carlisle
Difficulty Level:
Advanced
March 2, 2012
Great music Exellent help
I am a professional musician and I specifically bought this edition for the fingerings and pedalling suggestions, which are very helpful. Particularly Rachmaninov's editions, and also very good ones, are usually without any. This website is excellent as one could see the sample of the page. In my humble opinion...
4 of 7 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Colorado
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
Marilyn Sanguinet
Location: from Riverside, CA
Difficulty Level:
Advanced
September 5, 2008
Murray Baylor edits Rachmaninoff to perfection
Murray Baylor's edition of Rachmaninoff's 10 Preludes, Op. 23, published by Alfred, is another example of his excellent work. I purchased this edition specifically for the refingering of No. 4, for which the original fingering was very cumbersome. Mr. Baylor has redistributed an otherwise clumsy accompaniment figure without sacrificing a...
22 of 32 people found this review helpful.