Like Frédéric Chopin's preludes, Dimitri Kabalevsky's 24 Preludes Op. 38 cover all 24 major and minor keys, following the cycle of fifths.
Composer Biography
Dimitri Kabalevsky, the composer, is primarily known as an excellent teacher due to his numerous piano pieces dedicated to youth.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The early preludes by Dimitri Kabalevsky, composed while he was a student, show a strong influence from the composer Scriabin.
Composition History
The three Preludes ex-opus 19 on this album are presented in a world premiere recording.
Critical Reception
Dimitri Kabalevsky was once accused of 'formalism' by the Soviet regime, a charge also leveled against more subversive composers like Shostakovich and Prokofiev.
Notable Performances
The renowned pianist Vladimir Horowitz included Dimitri Kabalevsky's 24 Preludes Op. 38 in his repertoire.
Historical Context
Dimitri Kabalevsky played a leading role in the Union of Soviet Composers, an organization he helped to establish.
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