Morceaux de fantaisie, Op.3 (Rachmaninoff, Sergei)

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4 more: 2. Prélude • 3. Mélodie • 4. Polichinelle • 5. Sérénade

Performer Pages Luis Kolodin (Piano)
Publisher Info. Luis Kolodin, 2023.
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Performer Pages German Kitkin (piano)
Publisher Info. Lev Kitkin, 2024.
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Publisher Info. Terry Smythe and MercuryIII
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Misc. Notes Piano Roll of the Composer's Performance, Scanned into MIDI by Terry Smythe and Converted by MercuryIII
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Performer Pages Peter Bradley-Fulgoni (piano)
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Misc. Notes Recorded 2015 in St. Paul's Hall, Huddersfield University (Peter Hill, sound engineer)
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Publisher Info. New York: RCA Victor, 1928. No.1326-A (25650)
76867 - Digital Transfer by F. Reeder
76868 - Restored by Bob Varney
Performers composer (piano)
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Misc. Notes Recorded April 4, 1928.
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Publisher Info. New York: Edison Records, 1920. No.82187-R (73898)
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Misc. Notes From archive.org. Recorded in 1919.
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Performer Pages Józef Hofmann (piano)
Publisher Info. New York: Columbia Records, 1910. No.A5302 (30747)
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Misc. Notes Recorded in 1910. From archive.org
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Editor First edition (later printing)
Publisher. Info. Moscow: A. Gutheil, n.d.[1893]. Plates A. 6516, 9720-9722 G.
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Misc. Notes No.1: Elégie missing. Pages 2-3 of No.2: Prélude damaged.
This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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Editor John Aiken Preston (1854–1914)
Publisher. Info. Rachmaninoff-Album (pp.3-29)
Leipzig: Bosworth & Co., 1896. Plate B. & Co. 2871.
Reprinted Vienna: Universal Edition, n.d.(ca.1910). Plate U.E. 2417.
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Misc. Notes Order is changed (Nos.2, 5, 3, 4, 1). See discussion.
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Editor Otto Gustav Thümer (1848–1917) - Prelude only
Publisher. Info. London: Augener, No.6321A, 1911. Plate 10054.
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Misc. Notes Order is changed (Nos.2, 1, 5, 4, 3). From the uploader's library.
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5 more: 1. Élégie • 2. Prélude • 3. Mélodie - 1892 (first) version • 4. Polichinelle • 5. Sérénade - 1892 (first) version

Editor Pavel Lamm (1882–1951)
Konstantin Igumnov (1873–1948)
Publisher. Info. Polnoe Sobrannie Sochinenni dlia Fortepiano
Moscow: Muzgiz, (1947). Plate M. 18453 Г.
Reprinted Moscow: Muzyka, n.d.(ca.1970). Plate 8359. (#252092)
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Editor Pavel Lamm (1882–1951)
Konstantin Igumnov (1873–1948)
Publisher. Info. Polnoe Sobrannie Sochinenni dlia Fortepiano (pp.284-87, 12-16, 25-29)
Moscow: Muzgiz, n.d.(1947). Plate M. 18453 Г.
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Misc. Notes Different engraving from above.
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Prélude (No.2)

Editor Alexander Siloti (1863–1945)
Publisher. Info. Moscow: Gutheil, n.d. Plate A. 7922 G.
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Misc. Notes Revized by A.Siloti. This edition provides many pedal and dynamics indications, and aditional fingerings.
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Publisher. Info. Moscow: A. Gutheil, n.d.[1893]. Plates A. 6516 G.
Reprinted London: Boosey & Hawkes, 1992. Plate B. & H. 20707.
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Misc. Notes 600 dpi. Authentic Edition revised in 1992 as part of the Complete 24 Preludes.
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Publisher. Info. Unidentified Collection (pp.101-05)
Boston: Oliver Ditson, n.d.(ca.1915).
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Editor Leopold Godowsky (1870–1938)
Publisher. Info. Progressive Series Compositions, No.812
St. Louis: Art Publication Society, 1923. Plate 812-6.
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Misc. Notes Includes cover, preface, biographical sketch, musical analysis and a short exam about the previous texts.This file is from the MIT archive project.
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Editor Stanisław Szpinalski (1901–1957)
Publisher. Info. Krakòw: Polskie Wydawnictwo Muzyczne, 1956. Plate PWM 2406.
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Editor Vladimir Natanson (1909–1994)
Publisher. Info. Moscow: Muzgiz, n.d. Plate 3045.
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Editor Ray Alston
Publisher. Info. Ray Alston, 2020.
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Misc. Notes A creative and critical new edition including changes of key-signature, improved layout and hand distribution. High quality, re-worked text for maximum clarity, sostenuto pedal and practical performance suggestions.
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Polichinelle (No.4)

Editor Archibald Martin Henderson (1879–1957)
Publisher. Info. Masterpieces of Russian Piano Music, 3rd Series (pp. 47-55)
London: Bayley & Ferguson, 1920.
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Publisher. Info. Unidentified Collection (pp.13-20)
Moscow: Sovetsky kompozitor, No.с 2681 к, n.d.(after 1960).
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Sérénade (No.5)

Editor Alexander Siloti (1863–1945)
Louis Oesterle (1854–1932)
Publisher. Info. New York: Schirmer, 1913. Plate 24037.
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Misc. Notes From the "Rachmaninoff Album" edited by Louis Oesterle. Revised by A.Siloti. This edition provides some simplifications, aditional fingerings and pedal-marks.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Élégie (No.1)

For Tuba and Piano (Vlasov-Davanzo)
Arranger Isaac Davanzo (b. 2001)
Publisher. Info. Isaac Davanzo, 2017.
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Misc. Notes The piano accompaniment for Vlasov's Cello arrangement can be used with this part.
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For Viola and Piano (Rasser)
Arranger René Rasser
Publisher. Info. René Rasser
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For Cello and Piano (Eun)
Arranger Jeong Eun
Publisher. Info. Jeong Eun, 2023.
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For Cello and Piano (Vlasov)
Arranger A. Vlasov
Publisher. Info. Moscow: Muzyka, n.d.(1968). Plate 4851 (score), 12019 (part).
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Prélude in C-sharp minor (No.2)

For Orchestra (Schmid)

15 more: Flute 1/2 • Oboe 1/2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (A) • Bassoon 1/2 • Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F) • Cornet or Trumpet 1, 2 (B♭) • Trombone 1/2, 3 • Timpani • Cymbals • Harp • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Arranger Adolf Schmid (1868–1958)
Publisher. Info. London: Hawkes & Sons, 1908. Plate H. & S. 4296.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A5442.
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For Orchestra (Wood)
Arranger Henry Joseph Wood (1869–1944)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1914. Plate 14032.
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For Theater Orchestra (Roberts)
Arranger Charles J. Roberts (1868–1957)
Publisher. Info. Carl Fischer Theatre Orchestra Edition, No.1551
New York: Carl Fischer, 1911. Plate 14107-28.
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Misc. Notes Original images: ca.300dpi color jpg files approx. 2665 by 3650 pixels. Editing: re-sampled to 600dpi, converted to black and white tif files, de-skewed, and set uniform margins.
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For Wind Band (Laurendeau)

27 more: Flute • Oboe 1/2 • Bassoon 1/2 • Piccolo Clarinet (E♭) • Solo Clarinet (B♭) • Clarinet 1 (B♭) • Clarinet 2/3 (B♭) • Alto Clarinet (E♭) • Bass Clarinet (B♭) • Soprano Saxophone (B♭) • Alto Saxophone (E♭) • Tenor Saxophone (B♭) • Baritone Saxophone (E♭) • Cornet Solo (B♭) • Cornet 1 (B♭) • Cornet 2/3 (B♭) • Horn 1/2 (E♭) • Horn 3/4 (E♭) • Trombone 1/2 • Trombone 3 (Bass Clef) • Baritone (B♭, Treble Clef) • Baritone (B♭, Bass Clef) • Euphonium 1/2 (B♭) • Tuba (B♭ or Trombone 3 (Treble Clef)) • Tuba (C) • Timpani • Snare Drum/Bass Drum/Cymbals

Arranger Louis Philippe Laurendeau (1861–1916)
Publisher. Info. New York: Carl Fischer, 1911. Plate 14199-17.
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For Wind Band (Roberts)
Arranger Hayden Roberts (b. 2004)
Publisher. Info. Hayden Roberts, 2023.
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For Horn, Trumpet and Euphonium (Messerschmidt)
Arranger Hans Jorgen Messerschmidt (b. 1944)
Publisher. Info. Hans Jorgen Messerschmidt, 2013.
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For Violin and Piano
Arranger Unknown
Editor Albert Ernest Wier (1879–1945)
Publisher. Info. New York: Appleton, 1919.
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For 2 Pianos (Lange)
Arranger Richard Lange (1867–192?)
Publisher. Info. Moscow: A. Gutheil, n.d.(ca.1910). Plate A. 9094 G.
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For Organ (Clough-Leighter)
Arranger Henry Clough-Leighter (1874–1956)
Publisher. Info. Boston: Oliver Ditson Company, 1908. Plate 5-39-66695-5.
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For Organ (Riesenfeld)
Arranger Hugo Riesenfeld (1879–1939), as Hugo Ries
Publisher. Info. Boston: The Boston Music Company, 1915. Plate B.M. Co. 4592.
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For Organ (Shin)
Arranger Frederick George Shin (1867–1950)
Publisher. Info. Red Album of 20 Pieces for the Organ (pp.91-95)
London: Schott, 1905. Plate S. 3316.
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For Organ (Stenov)
Arranger Michael Stenov
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Mélodie (No.3)

For Small Orchestra (Roberts)

12 more: Flute • Oboe • Clarinet 1, 2 • Bassoon • Horn 1, 2 • Trumpet or Cornet 1, 2 (A) • Timpani/Bells • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Arranger Charles J. Roberts (1868–1957)
Publisher. Info. New York: Carl Fischer, 1918. Plate 21031-26.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A8088.
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For Cello and Piano (Klengel)
Arranger Julius Klengel (1859–1933)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Bosworth & Co., 1914. Plate B. & Co. 15316.
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For Organ (Lemare)
Arranger Edwin Henry Lemare (1865–1934)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello, Ewer & Co., 1899.
Reprinted Novello's Albums for the Organ, No.3
London: Novello, n.d.(1908).
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Polichinelle (No.4)

For Orchestra (Jacquet)

19 more: Flute/Piccolo • Oboe • Clarinet 1, 2 (A) • Bassoon • Alto Saxophone (E♭) • Tenor Saxophone (B♭) • Horn 1/2 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (A) • Trombone • Timpani • Bass Drum/Cymbals/Triangle/Sleigh Bells • Harmonium • Harp • Solo/Obbligato Violin • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Arranger Henri Maurice Jacquet (1886–1954)
Publisher. Info. New York: Schirmer, 1928.
Galaxy, No.340.
Reprinted Miami: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1971-87). Catalog A5752.
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Sérénade (No.5)

For Orchestra (Roberts)

13 more: Flute • Oboe • Clarinet 1, 2 (A) • Bassoon • Horn 1/2 (F) • Cornet or Trumpet 1, 2 (B♭) • Trombone • Timpani/Triangle/Tambourine • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Arranger Charles J. Roberts (1868–1957)
Publisher. Info. New York: Carl Fischer, 1918. MPR
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A8087.
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For Oboe, English Horn, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons and 2 Horns (Clements)
Arranger Patrick Clements (b. 1943)
Publisher. Info. Patrick Clements, 2020.
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For Violin and Piano (Elman)
Arranger Mischa Elman (1891–1967)
Publisher. Info. New York: Carl Fischer, 1917. Plate 20600.
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For Violin and Piano (Press)
Arranger Michael Press (1872–1938)
Publisher. Info. Moscow: A. Gutheil, 1918. Plate A. Г. 10107.
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For Violin and Cello and Piano (Fiévet)
Arranger Claude Fiévet (1865–1938)
Publisher. Info. Paris: E. Hamelle, n.d. Plate E. 193. H.
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For Organ (Kraft)
Arranger Edwin Arthur Kraft (1883–1962)
Publisher. Info. Boston: Boston Music Co., 1918. Plate B.M. Co. 5819.
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Braille Scores

Élégie (No.1)

BRF typeset by editor
Feduol (2024/1/5)

Editor Hu Haipeng (b. 1984)
Publisher. Info. Hu Haipeng, 2019.
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Elégie (No.1)
Prélude (No.2)

General Information

Work Title 5 Morceaux de fantaisie
Alternative. Title Пьесы-фантазии (P'yesy-fantazii)
Name Translations Morceaux de fantaisie; Cinque pezzi per pianoforte; 幻想的小品集; Morceaux de Fantaisie; Пьесы-фантазии для фортепиано; П'єси-фантазії
Name Aliases Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3; 5 Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 177810914; LCCN: n81140260; GND: 300240015; NLA: 36007256
Composer Rachmaninoff, Sergei
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.3
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. ISR 77
Key see below
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 5 pieces:
  1. Elégie / Элегия (Elegiya)
    Moderato (E minor)
  2. Prélude / Прелюдия (Prelyudiya)
    Lento (C minor) — also known as "The Bells of Moscow"
  3. Mélodie / Мелодия (Melodiya)
    Adagio sostenuto (E major)
  4. Polichinelle / Полишинель (Polishinel')
    Allegro vivace (F minor)
  5. Sérénade / Серенада (Serenada)
    Sostenuto—Tempo di Valse (B minor)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1892
First Performance. 1892/09/20 in Moscow
Moscow Electrical Exhibition, Sergei Rachmaninoff (piano)
First Publication. 1893 - Moscow: A. Gutheil, Plates A. 6516-6519 G.
Dedication Anton Arensky (1861–1906)
Average DurationAvg. Duration 21 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation piano
External Links Wikipedia article
Extra Information Nos.3 and 5 were revised by Rachmaninoff (No.3 in 1940, No.5 in 1922). No.2 arranged by Rachmaninoff for 2 pianos in 1938.

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