ALKAN: 25 Préludes dans les tons majeurs et mineurs Op.31
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CHARLES-VALENTIN ALKAN
ALKAN: 25 Préludes dans les tons majeurs et mineurs Op.31
Mark Viner (piano)
[ Piano Classics / CD ]
Release Date: Monday 2 September 2019
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A major addition to the library of Alkan on record from a leading young exponent of lesser-known Romantic piano repertoire.
First published in 1847, these preludes form a highly original set of pieces, effectively Alkan's first foray into the genre of cyclic shorter pieces. The set stands aside from so many in its consistently reflective and introspective approach to a genre recently redefined by Chopin. The key sequence guides us through all the major and minor keys, but instead of settling for all 24 major and minor tonalities, Alkan comes full circle for a twenty-fifth and final C major prelude to complete the set.
"In the end, then, the Preludes emerge with a pristine beauty that reinforces our appreciation of the range of Alkan's genius. The sound is excellent, too, and the extensive notes by Viner himself are superb. Very strongly recommended." Fanfare
