Polichinelle, Op. 3 No. 4 is a lively piano piece composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff in 1892 as part of his Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3. The piece is inspired by Pulcinella, a mischievous character from Commedia dell'arte, known for his playful and unpredictable nature.
The composition follows a ternary form (ABA), beginning and ending with a fast, energetic section, while the middle section features a lyrical, expressive melody. It showcases Rachmaninoff’s virtuosic piano writing, blending percussive rhythms with rich harmonies.
Anthony Galla-Rini has arranged Polichinelle for: accordions 1-5, accordion 6 being also bass accordion.
