Constance Keene - Rachmaninoff: Complete Preludes for Piano (1964) CD/Digital Transfer

This is taken from the CD of this recording released in 1986, which was transferred from the original master tapes. Incredibly rare and hard to find, I was able to find a copy and am sharing here. Enjoy Constance Keene's wonderful playing in high-quality digital audio! Constance Keene – Rachmaninoff: Complete Preludes (1964) [Rare Recording] 🎵 Album: Rachmaninoff – Complete Preludes 🎹 Pianist: Constance Keene 📅 Released: 1964 🎧 Audio Source: Digitally ripped from the original CD in WAV format. Constance Keene’s 1964 recording of Rachmaninoff’s complete preludes is a rare and remarkable interpretation of these masterpieces. Known for her impeccable technique and deep musical insight, Keene brings both power and lyricism to these works. This recording has been difficult to find except on vinyl recent years, making it a valuable piece of piano history. 🔊 Best enjoyed in high resolution – select the highest audio quality in YouTube settings! 📖 Timestamps: Op. 3 No. 2 00:00 Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op. 3 No. 2 Op. 23 03:32 Prelude in F-sharp minor, Op. 23 No. 1 06:54 Prelude in B-flat major, Op. 23 No. 2 10:12 Prelude in D minor, Op. 23 No. 3 13:23 Prelude in D major, Op. 23 No. 4 17:19 Prelude in G minor, Op. 23 No. 5 21:02 Prelude in E-flat major, Op. 23 No. 6 23:56 Prelude in C minor, Op. 23 No. 7 26:20 Prelude in A-flat major, Op. 23 No. 8 29:52 Prelude in E-flat minor, Op. 23 No. 9 31:44 Prelude in G-flat major, Op. 23 No. 10 Op. 32 35:20 Prelude in C major, Op. 32 No. 1 36:38 Prelude in B-flat minor, Op. 32 No. 2 39:43 Prelude in E major, Op. 32 No. 3 42:06 Prelude in E minor, Op. 32 No. 4 46:41 Prelude in G major, Op. 32 No. 5 49:19 Prelude in F minor, Op. 32 No. 6 50:41 Prelude in F major, Op. 32 No. 7 53:12 Prelude in A minor, Op. 32 No. 8 54:55 Prelude in A major, Op. 32 No. 9 57:51 Prelude in B minor, Op. 32 No. 10 1:02:53 Prelude in B major, Op. 32 No. 11 1:05:13 Prelude in G-sharp minor, Op. 32 No. 12 1:07:25 Prelude in D-flat major, Op. 32 No. 13 💿 About Constance Keene: Constance Keene (1921–2005) was an American pianist known for her elegant and technically brilliant interpretations, particularly of Rachmaninoff and Chopin. She studied with Abram Chasins and gained recognition early in her career after stepping in for Vladimir Horowitz at a Carnegie Hall recital. This recording remains one of the finest yet underrated performances of Rachmaninoff’s preludes. #Rachmaninoff #ConstanceKeene #ClassicalMusic #Piano #RareRecording