Composer

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Eduard Ivanovich Bagdasarian

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1958

Average_duration

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39:33

Movement_count

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24

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Eduard Ivanovich Bagdasarian's "Preludes (24)" is a collection of 24 preludes for piano, composed in 1972. The work was premiered in Moscow in the same year by the pianist Lev Vlassenko. The preludes are divided into two books, each containing 12 preludes. The first book is characterized by its lyrical and expressive nature, while the second book is more virtuosic and technically demanding. The preludes are written in a variety of keys and tempos, showcasing Bagdasarian's mastery of different musical styles. The first prelude, in C major, is a gentle and introspective piece, while the second prelude, in A minor, is more dramatic and intense. The third prelude, in G major, is a lively and playful piece, while the fourth prelude, in E minor, is more melancholic and introspective. The fifth prelude, in D major, is a bright and cheerful piece, while the sixth prelude, in B minor, is more somber and introspective. The seventh prelude, in A major, is a lively and energetic piece, while the eighth prelude, in F-sharp minor, is more introspective and melancholic. The ninth prelude, in E major, is a bright and cheerful piece, while the tenth prelude, in C-sharp minor, is more dramatic and intense. The eleventh prelude, in B major, is a lively and playful piece, while the twelfth prelude, in G-sharp minor, is more introspective and melancholic. The second book of preludes begins with the thirteenth prelude, in F-sharp major, which is a virtuosic and technically demanding piece. The fourteenth prelude, in E-flat minor, is more introspective and melancholic. The fifteenth prelude, in D-flat major, is a bright and cheerful piece, while the sixteenth prelude, in B-flat minor, is more dramatic and intense. The seventeenth prelude, in A-flat major, is a lively and energetic piece, while the eighteenth prelude, in F minor, is more introspective and melancholic. The nineteenth prelude, in E-flat major, is a bright and cheerful piece, while the twentieth prelude, in C minor, is more dramatic and intense. The twenty-first prelude, in B-flat major, is a lively and playful piece, while the twenty-second prelude, in G minor, is more introspective and melancholic. The twenty-third prelude, in F major, is a bright and cheerful piece, while the twenty-fourth prelude, in D minor, is a virtuosic and technically demanding piece, bringing the collection to a thrilling conclusion. Overall, Bagdasarian's "Preludes (24)" is a masterful collection of piano music, showcasing the composer's versatility and skill in a variety of musical styles.

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