Preludes on the Four Elements

solo clavichord

A set of four character pieces inspired by the four elements: Earth, water, fire and air. Earth is a free, fantasia- like opening; a long line gradually unfolds, clothed in ornamentation, which becomes the musical basis for the following movements. Water is constantly flowing. Fire is rhythmic, with constantly changing irregular rhythmic patterns.

A set of four character pieces inspired by the four elements: Earth, water, fire and air. Earth is a free, fantasia- like opening; a long line gradually unfolds, clothed in ornamentation, which becomes the musical basis for the following movements. Water is constantly flowing. Fire is rhythmic, with constantly changing irregular rhythmic patterns. Air returns to the idea of the opening but with sparse textures.

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