Late Romantic · 1901
Piano Concerto No. 2 — opening
S. RachmaninovOp. 18
- Key
- Cm
- Time
- C
- Tempo
- ♩=60
- AO focus
- AO3
Incipit
Form
Moderato — sonata form. Famous opening — eight tolling chords on solo piano before orchestra enters.
Teaching points
- Eight piano chord opening
- Famous tolling-bell effect
- Diploma standard
Full score ↓Public domain
Gutheil 1901, PD via 95-year rule.