Michael Korstick - Complete Preludes - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Along with Prokofiev, Shostakovich, and Khachaturian, Dmitri Kabalevsky was one of the InchBig FourInch of Soviet music. Following our recordings of his four symphonies, complete works for piano and orchestra, cello concertos, string quartets, and complete piano sonatas, this again turns to his keyboard music featuring works for piano solo, this time focusing on his complete Préludes. Bach's idea to set a monument to the well-tempered system by writing two cycles of twenty-four preludes and fugues in all the major and minor keys has continued to fascinate composers of all succeeding generations, and Kabalevsky was no exception. His multifaceted preludes not only are obliged to Scriabin but also already reveal his own personal style and show him striving to develop new harmonic solutions. Yet another interesting rarity for piano fans! Album Tracks 1. 24 Préludes Op. 38~I. Andantino 2. 24 Préludes Op. 38~II. Scherzando 3. 24 Préludes Op. 38~III. Vivace leggiero 4. 24 Préludes Op. 38~IV. Andantino 5. 24 Préludes Op. 38~V. Andante sostenuto 6. 24 Préludes Op. 38~VI. Allegro molto 7. 24 Préludes Op. 38~VII. Moderato e tranquillo 8. 24 Préludes Op. 38~VIII. Andante non troppo. Semplice e cantando 9. 24 Préludes Op. 38~IX. Allegretto scherzando 10. 24 Préludes Op. 38~X. Non troppo allegro ma agitato. Recitando, rubato 11. 24 Préludes Op. 38~XI. Vivace scherzando 12. 24 Préludes Op. 38~XII. Adagio 13. 24 Préludes Op. 38~XIII. Allegro non troppo 14. 24 Préludes Op. 38~XIV. Prestissimo possible 15. 24 Préludes Op. 38~XV. Allegretto marcato 16. 24 Préludes Op. 38~XVI. Allegro tenebroso 17. 24 Préludes Op. 38~XVII. Andantino tranquillo 18. 24 Préludes Op. 38~XVIII. Largamente con gravita 19. 24 Préludes Op. 38~XIX. Allegretto 20. 24 Préludes Op. 38~XX. Andantino semplice 21. 24 Préludes Op. 38~XXI. Festivamente. Non troppo allegro