Chopin's 24 Préludes op. 28 were inspired by Johann Sebastian Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier, both in their formal aspects and their constructive and material concentration.
Compositional Technique
Unlike Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier, Chopin's Préludes op. 28 are ordered according to the circle of fifths, with each major key immediately followed by its relative minor.
Performer Biography
Ketevan Sepashvili has released several albums, including her debut 'Faust' in 2012, 'Fantasiebilder' in 2016, and 'Undine' in 2019.
Composer Biography
Nodar Gabunia, a Georgian composer and pianist, studied piano with Alexander Goldenweiser and composition with Aram Khachaturian at the Moscow Conservatory.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Nodar Gabunia's compositions often incorporated modern techniques and modal elements while still maintaining tonality, and he based his work on the music of his native Georgia.
Performer Biography
Ketevan Sepashvili, the pianist on this album, began her piano education at age four and was named Best Georgian Performer at the 2nd International Piano Competition in Tbilisi in 2001.
Instruments
Ketevan Sepashvili performs on a Fazioli concert grand piano for this recording.
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