Lera Auerbach's 24 Preludes are described as 24 microcosms that form a large musical landscape, with each individual prelude illuminating new aspects and playing on different levels.
Composer Biography
Lera Auerbach was one of the last artists to defect from the Soviet Union, choosing to remain in America after a concert tour in 1991.
Composer Biography
Lera Auerbach is the youngest composer on the roster of Hamburg's prestigious publishing house, Hans Sikorski, which also publishes works by her compatriots such as Prokofiev and Shostakovich.
Composer Biography
Lera Auerbach's growing fame is also due to her literary work, including five volumes of poetry and prose, two novels, and numerous articles, earning her the title of Poet of the Year in 1996 by the International Pushkin Society.
Composer Biography
Lera Auerbach, the pianist and composer on this album, began playing piano at a very early age, gave her first public performance at six, and composed an opera at twelve that toured the former Soviet Union.
Composer's Artistic Vision
For Lera Auerbach, music is not an escape but a fundamental part of her reality, and she views sound as a crucial means of communication.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Lera Auerbach believes that modern classical music requires an active listener, emphasizing the audience's open-mindedness in the communication process.
