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.
The premiere took place in Moscow on November 30, 1893, with Rachmaninoff performing alongside Pavel Pabst. The piece was intended for a dedication to Tchaikovsky, who unfortunately did not live to see its premiere due to his untimely death five weeks prior.