Prelude b minor Op. 32 No. 10 - the abyss A friend of mine once told me that while listening to this prelude he was suddenly overwhelmed by almost uncontrollable desire to commit suicide. Just like that -- to go and hang himself. That sums up the mood of this prelude very well. It is a depression in it's manifest form. Stillness, sadness and quiet resignation which are only momentarily replaced by an impetus of utter despair.