Preludes: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Preludes tells the story of the famous Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff. The musical explores Rachmaninoff’s struggle with depression and writer’s block after the disastrous premiere of his first symphony. Through dreamlike sequences and interactions, the show delves into his journey of self-discovery, finding inspiration, and eventually composing his beloved “Piano Concerto no. 2 in C Minor”.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2015)
Cast Size: 6
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1900s / Russia
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: Dave Malloy
Cast Albums
Resources
Sheet Music: Blue Wizard Music➝
An Inside Look: Preludes at Southwark Playhouse
Tags
2010s, Avant-Garde, Classical, One-Word, Piano-Heavy, Small Cast, Solo Composer
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Song List
Act 1:
“Your Day” – Rach
“Lilacs” – Rach, Natalya
“Ho-Ho” – Chaliapin, Chekhov
“Vocalise” – Natalya
“Subway” – Rach, Natalya, Chaliapin
“Music” – Company
“Tchaikovsky’s Child Song” – Tchaikovsky, Rach
“Natalya” – Natalya
Act 2:
“Loop” – Chaliapin
“Not Alone” – Rach, Natalya
“The First Symphony” – Rach, Chaliapin, Natalya, Dahl, Glazunov
“Vespers” – Ensemble
“Hypnosis” – Dahl, Ensemble
“Mountains” – Rachmaninoff
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