The Preludes, Op. 28, range greatly in length, with the shortest being only 12 bars and the longest reaching 90 bars.
Composition History
Chopin's Preludes, Op. 28, were completed and refined in Majorca between 1838 and 1839, after Chopin traveled there for health reasons.
Performer Biography
Maria Korecka-Soszkowska, the pianist on this album, has performed with philharmonic orchestras in many countries, including Germany, Romania, Turkey, Ukraine, and Cuba.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in December 2015 and January 2016 at the Grażyna and Kiejstut Bacewicz Academy of Music Concert Hall in Łódź, Poland.
Compositional Technique
Chopin's Preludes, Op. 28, comprise 24 miniatures in all keys, arranged alternately in major and minor keys according to the circle of fifths.
Composer Biography
Chopin went to Majorca on the advice of Parisian doctors, hoping the mild Mediterranean climate would help his constant colds and general fatigue.
Critical Reception
Historically, individual or small sets of Chopin's Preludes were performed, but contemporary pianists now perform and record them as a complete work.
