Prelude in C-sharp minor, op. 3 no. 2

~ Recording by Vladimir Ashkenazy

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.3Prelude in C-sharp minor, op. 3 no. 24:33Sergei RachmaninovLiebestraum: Romantic Piano MusicChopin, Beethoven, Liszt, Rachmaninov, Schumann, Brahms, SchubertAlbum + Compilation
London Classics (“LONDON” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for US/CA releases only)411 934-2
1.1Prelude in C-sharp minor "Bells of Moscow", Op. 3 No. 24:34Сергей Васильевич Рахманинов24 Preludes / Sonata No. 2Rachmaninoff; Vladimir AshkenazyAlbum
London Records (UK, 1947–1999, re-launched 2011–present)414417-2
1.4Prelude in cis-moll, op. 3, Nr. 24:31Сергей Васильевич РахманиновKlavierkonzert Nr. 3 & 5 PreludesRachmaninoff; Vladimir AshkenazyAlbum
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue‐over‐red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)440 272-2
2.5Prélude no. 2 in C-sharp minor, op. 34:30Сергей Васильевич РахманиновGreat Composers: RachmaninoffSergei RachmaninoffAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicCMD-11
1.4Prélude no. 2 in C-sharp minor, op. 34:30Сергей Васильевич РахманиновFavourite RachmaninovRachmaninov; Vladimir AshkenazyAlbum + Compilation
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue‐over‐red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)00289 436 3862
1.1Prelude in C-sharp minor "Bells of Moscow", Op. 3 No. 24:32Сергей Васильевич Рахманинов; Vladimir Ashkenazy24 Preludes / Piano Sonata No.2Сергей Васильевич Рахманинов; Vladimir AshkenazyAlbum
  • JP1995-02-01
Decca RecordsPOCL-3711/2
1.1Prelude in C sharp minor "Bells of Moscow", Op. 3 No. 24:34Sergei Rachmaninoff24 Preludes / Sonata No. 2Rachmaninoff; Vladimir AshkenazyAlbum
  • GB1995-05-16
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue‐over‐red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)443 841-2
4.3Prélude, op. 3 no. 24:34Sergei RachmaninoffPianomaniaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
London Records (UK, 1947–1999, re-launched 2011–present)443 810-2
3.13Prelude in C‐sharp minor, op. 3 no. 24:30Sergei RachmaninovThe Piano ConcertosRachmaninov; Vladimir Ashkenazy, André PrevinAlbum + Compilation
London Classics (“LONDON” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for US/CA releases only)455 234-2
3.13Prelude in C sharp minor, Op. 3, No. 24:30Sergei RachmaninovThe Piano ConcertosRachmaninov; Vladimir Ashkenazy, André PrevinAlbum + Compilation
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue‐over‐red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)
2.20Prelude in C-sharp minor, op. 3 no. 24:31Sergei RachmaninovThe Art of AshkenazyVladimir AshkenazyAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-06-15
Decca Records466 462-2
1.1Prelude in C-sharp minor, op. 3 no. 24:38Sergei RachmaninovPreludes opp. 23 & 32Rachmaninoff; AshkenazyAlbum
  • DE2001-03-12
Decca Records467 685-2
2.15Prelude in C sharp minor, op.3 No.2, cis-Moll4:34RachmaninoffMovie AdagiosVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue‐over‐red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)289 468 506-2
1.5Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op. 3 No. 24:32Сергей Васильевич РахманиновEssential RachmaninovСергей Васильевич РахманиновAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-01-02
Decca Records470 457-2
1.625 Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3 : Rachmaninoff: 5 Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3 - No. 2, Prelude in C-Sharp Minor4:29Vladimir AshkenazyUltimate Piano ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2006-10-02
Decca Music Group (Not for release label use! See annotation.)
4.2Prelude No.1. in C-sharp minor, Op. 3 No. 24:34Сергей Васильевич РахманиновUltimate Classical Piano: The Essential MasterpiecesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2006-11-14
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue‐over‐red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)475 8091
1.1Prelude in C-sharp minor, op. 3 no. 24:38Сергей Васильевич Рахманинов24 PreludesSergei Rachmaninov; Vladimir AshkenazyAlbum
  • US2007-06-12
Decca Records475 8238
1.1Prelude in C-sharp minor, op. 3 no. 24:38Сергей Васильевич РахманиновRachmaninov: 24 PreludesRachmaninoff; AshkenazyAlbum
Decca Records475 8238
1.16Prélude in C sharp minor, op. 3 no. 24:34Sergei RachmaninovPiano FavouritesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Classic FM (UK radio and label), Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue‐over‐red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)CFM FW 049
17.1Prelude in C-sharp minor, op. 3 no. 24:38Сергей Васильевич Рахманинов50 Years on Decca: Original Jacket CollectionVladimir AshkenazyAlbum + Compilation
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue‐over‐red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)478 5093
1.1Prélude in C-sharp minor, op. 3 no. 24:38Sergei RachmaninovThe Complete WorksRachmaninovAlbum + Compilation
Decca Records478 6765
4.1Prélude in C-sharp minor, op. 3 no. 2: Lento4:38Sergei RachmaninovComplete Works for PianoRachmaninov; Vladimir AshkenazyAlbum + Compilation
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue‐over‐red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)478 6348
13.1Prélude in C-sharp minor, op. 3 no. 24:38Sergey RachmaninovThe Solo & Chamber RecordingsVladimir AshkenazyAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2017-09-01
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue‐over‐red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)4832182
59.1Prelude in C-sharp minor, op. 3 no. 24:38Sergei RachmaninoffComplete Solo RecordingsVladimir AshkenazyAlbum + Compilation
  • -2022-07-01
Decca Records4852409
4.15 Morceaux de fantaisie, op. 3: no. 2, Prelude in C-sharp minor4:38Sergei RachmaninovComplete Works for PianoRachmaninov; Vladimir AshkenazyAlbum + Compilation
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue‐over‐red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)
2.5Prélude no. 2 in C-sharp minor, op. 34:35Сергей Васильевич РахманиновGreat Composers - RachmaninoffСергей Васильевич РахманиновAlbum
Time–Life Music
1.4Prelude in C sharp minor, Op. 3, No. 24:31Сергей Васильевич РахманиновPiano Concerto No. 3Rachmaninoff; Vladimir AshkenazyAlbum
1.4Prelude in C-sharp minor, op. 3 no. 24:31Сергей Васильевич РахманиновPiano Concerto No. 3 / 5 PreludesRachmaninoff; Vladimir AshkenazyAlbum
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue‐over‐red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)417 764-2
1.1Prelude in C-sharp minor, op. 3 no. 24:38Sergei RachmaninoffPreludes opp. 23 & 32Rachmaninoff; AshkenazyAlbum
Decca Music Group (Not for release label use! See annotation.)
3.135 Morceaux de fantaisie, op. 3: no. 2, Prelude in C‐sharp minor4:30Sergei RachmaninovThe Piano ConcertosRachmaninov; Vladimir Ashkenazy, André PrevinAlbum + Compilation
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue‐over‐red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)

Relationships

producer:James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca) (in 1974-01, in 1974-12)
Christopher Raeburn (producer) (in 1975-04)
Richard Beswick (in 1975-08)
piano:Vladimir Ashkenazy (Russian‐Icelandic conductor and pianist) (from 1974-01-18 until 1974-01-19, from 1974-12-11 until 1974-12-12, on 1975-04-23, on 1975-04-26, on 1975-08-20)
balance engineer:Colin Moorfoot (engineer) (in 1974-01, in 1974-12)
Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer) (in 1974-01, in 1974-12)
John Dunkerley (engineer) (in 1975-04, in 1975-08)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:The Decca Record Company Limited (not a release label; for copyrights use only) (in 1976)
recorded at:All Saints’ Church (Petersham) in Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1974-01-18 until 1974-01-19, from 1974-12-11 until 1974-12-12, on 1975-04-23, on 1975-04-26)
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1975-08-20)
recording of:Morceaux de fantaisie, op. 3: No. 2. Prélude in C‐sharp minor (The Bells of Moscow) (from 1974-01-18 until 1975-08-20)

Related works

Morceaux de fantaisie, op. 3: No. 2. Prélude in C‐sharp minor (The Bells of Moscow)

composer:Sergei Rachmaninoff (Russian composer)
part of:Morceaux de fantaisie, op. 3
is the basis for:Bad Trip
On Sunday They Will Kill the World
orchestrations:Prelude in C-sharp minor (orch. by Stokowski)
Prelude in C-sharp minor, op. 3 no. 2 (orch. by Lucien Cailliet)
Prelude in C-sharp minor, op. 3 no. 2 (orchestrated by H. Wood)
arrangements:Morceaux de fantaisie, op. 3: no. 2 Prélude in C-sharp minor (2-piano version by composer)
Morceaux de fantaisie, op. 3: No. 2. Prélude in C-sharp minor (catch all for arrangements)
Prelude in C-sharp minor, op. 3 no. 2 (for organ, Vierne)
music quoted in:Intergalactic
Sonido bestial
The Lion’s Roar