Along with Prokofiev, Shostakovich, and Khachaturian, Dmitri Kabalevsky was one of the "Big Four" 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 release again turns to his keyboard music featuring works for piano solo, this time focusing on his complete PrÃ©ludes. 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!

Tracklist:

24 Preludes, Op. 38: No. 1, Andantino
24 Preludes, Op. 38: No. 2, Scherzando
24 Preludes, Op. 38: No. 3, Vivace Leggiero
24 Preludes, Op. 38: No. 4, Andantino
24 Preludes, Op. 38: No. 5, Andante Sostenuto
24 Preludes, Op. 38: No. 6, Allegro Molto
24 Preludes, Op. 38: No. 7, Moderato E Tranquillo
24 Preludes, Op. 38: No. 8, Andante Non Troppo. Semplice E Cantando
24 Preludes, Op. 38: No. 9, Allegretto Scherzando
24 Preludes, Op. 38: No. 10, Non Troppo Allegro Ma Agitato. Recitando, Rubato
24 Preludes, Op. 38: No. 11, Vivace Scherzando
24 Preludes, Op. 38: No. 12, Adagio
24 Preludes, Op. 38: No. 13, Allegro Non Troppo
24 Preludes, Op. 38: No. 14, Prestissimo Possible
24 Preludes, Op. 38: No. 15, Allegretto Marcato
24 Preludes, Op. 38: No. 16, Allegro Tenebroso
24 Preludes, Op. 38: No. 17, Andantino Tranquillo
24 Preludes, Op. 38: No. 18, Largamente Con Gravita
24 Preludes, Op. 38: No. 19, Allegretto
24 Preludes, Op. 38: No. 20, Andantino Semplice
24 Preludes, Op. 38: No. 21, Festivamente. Non Troppo Allegro
24 Preludes, Op. 38: No. 22, Scherzando. Non Troppo Allegro
24 Preludes, Op. 38: No. 23, Andante Sostenuto
24 Preludes, Op. 38: No. 24, Allegro Feroce
6 Preludes & Fugues, Op. 61: No. 1, Summer Morning On The Lawn
6 Preludes & Fugues, Op. 61: No. 2, Becoming A Younger Pioneer
6 Preludes & Fugues, Op. 61: No. 3, Eventin Song By The River
6 Preludes & Fugues, Op. 61: No. 4, At The Young Pioneer's Camp
6 Preludes & Fugues, Op. 61: No. 5, Story Of A Hero
6 Preludes & Fugues, Op. 61: No. 6, A Feast Of Labor
3 Preludes, Op. 1: No. 1, Espressivo
3 Preludes, Op. 1: No. 2, Andante Mesto
3 Preludes, Op. 1: No. 3, Presto Tenebroso
4 Preludes, Op. 5: No. 1, Semplice
4 Preludes, Op. 5: No. 2, Vivo E Leggiero
4 Preludes, Op. 5: No. 3, Moderato Quasi Andante
4 Preludes, Op. 5: No. 4, Allegro Molto

UPC: 761203527229
Label: Cpo Records
Release Date: 6.5.20
Format: CD

Kabalevsky / Korstick - Complete Preludes (CD)