{"product_id":"alf-00-28052","title":"Chopin: Preludes - A Practical Performing Edition (Book \u0026 CD)","description":"\u003cb\u003eChopin: Preludes - A Practical Performing Edition (Book \u0026amp; CD)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBy Frédéric Chopin \/ ed. Willard A. Palmer \/ perf. Idil Biret\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 24 Preludes, one in each major and minor key, are among Chopin's most masterful works. Ranging from miniatures for intermediate-level students to lengthier works for advanced pianists, the Preludes were written in a monastery during the winter of 1839. The preface to this historically informed edition contains a thorough discussion of pedaling, tempo, ornamentation and rubato in Chopin's piano music in general and the preludes specifically. Also included is an outstanding CD recording from the Naxos label by internationally renowned artist Idil Biret. She has made more than 70 recordings and has received numerous awards including: Lily Boulanger Memorial, Boston; Harriet Cohen - Dinu Lipatti gold medal, London; Chevalier de l'Ordre du Merite, France; State Artist, Turkey and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eItem No:\u003c\/b\u003e    00-28052\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e    Book \u0026amp; CD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e    80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e    Alfred Masterwork CD Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e    Masterwork\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel:\u003c\/b\u003e    Intermediate \/ Early Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear Published:\u003c\/b\u003e    2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"ALFRED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67731294159039,"sku":"ALF 28052 38081307404","price":12.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1335\/9063\/files\/00-28052.jpg?v=1792730702","url":"https:\/\/www.imaginethismusic.com\/products\/alf-00-28052","provider":"Imagine This Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}