Alexander Scriabin's 24 Preludes, Op. 11, follow the exact same tonal pathway as Chopin's, but also reveal Scriabin's radical approach to harmony and rhythm.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Chopin's Preludes were groundbreaking because they were designed to stand alone, rather than serving as introductions to other pieces, a philosophical and architectural concept.
Compositional Technique
Akio Yashiro incorporated Japanese elements, such as the pentatonic scale, into his predominantly Western post-Romantic style in his 24 Preludes.
Composer Biography
Akio Yashiro, a Japanese composer, wrote his 24 Preludes in 1945 at the age of 15, before he had studied in Paris with Nadia Boulanger and Olivier Messiaen.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Akio Yashiro considered his 24 Preludes to be one of his best creations, believing it was the work in which he had expressed himself most fully.
Compositional Technique
Chopin's 24 Preludes, Op. 28, traverse every major and minor key, following an ascending circle of fifths from C major to D minor, similar to Bach's concept in The Well-Tempered Clavier.
Interpretation
Pianist Mao Fujita describes the album's three sets of preludes using a culinary analogy: Chopin and Scriabin are the 'fish and rice,' while Yashiro is the 'wasabi' that adds a special kick.
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