Russian-born composer pianist and conductor Alexander Tcherepnin was particularly known for his cosmopolitan style that included influences from France and the Far East. This piece composed in 1932 is no exception and provides …

The Twelve Preludes (Chicago 1952-53) show with vivid clarity the many-sided expressive genius of their composer. Each prelude is a musical entity each has its own 'raison d'être' its own musical message. Taken as a whole the…