This album was originally released in 2008 by University of Hertfordshire Recordings (UHR) and was remastered in February 2022 for Métier.
Composition History
Edward Cowie's 24 Preludes for solo piano were composed between late 2005 and mid-2007.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Edward Cowie's music is deeply inspired by the forces of nature, a theme that has been central to his work since childhood.
Performer Biography
Philip Mead, the pianist on this recording, is an international prize winner in contemporary music and has given many important premieres, including works by George Crumb and Messiaen.
Compositional Technique
The 24 Preludes are grouped into four books, each concerned with one of the Four Elements: Water, Air, Earth, and Fire.
Compositional Technique
The key scheme for these Preludes follows Bach's '48', using the tonal minor rather than the relative minor for pairs of preludes.
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