Christopher Norton: The Christopher Norton Pacific Preludes Collection: Piano:

Embark on a voyage of discovery with this captivating collection of 14 new Pacific Preludes from the creator of Microjazz inspired by traditional music from the shores of the world’s largest ocean. Explore the rich and varied musical landscape of the Pacific Rim as each Prelude weaves together native themes from countries including Australia Canada China Costa Rica Japan Peru New Zealand and the United States of America with Christopher Norton’s characteristically innovative popular music styles. Ideal for intermediate to advanced-level keyboard players these pieces are perfect for the concert platform as well asproviding excellent teaching material. An accompanying CD puts each Prelude on the map with stylish demonstration performances by Iain Farrington.