The premiere took place in Moscow, on November 30, 1893, played by Rachmaninoff himself alongside Pavel Pabst. The work was dedicated to Tchaikovsky, who intended to attend the work's premiere, but died five weeks prior.
On November 30, 1893, in Moscow, Rachmaninoff played alongside Pavel Pabst for the premiere of his work. This composition was dedicated to Tchaikovsky, an intention that was cut short as Tchaikovsky died five weeks before the event.