24 Preludes Of Dusk & Dawn
Albany, 2025
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Listen to 24 Preludes Of Dusk & Dawn
These 24 selections penned during the Covid lockdowns by the composer Ronn Yedidia are fleshed out by Gila Goldstein’s fingers, where the solo piano emits uplifting and soulful expressions.
The flowing keys of “Allegretto scorrevole con mistica (C-sharp minor)” opens the listen with much care and warmth, and it isn’t long until “Rose in the Garden" (B-flat Major/C Major)” showcases Goldstein’s inimitable playing with rich and quick progressions.
Deeper into the listen, “"Storm of Fate" (G Minor)” allows for more dramatic bouts to enter the highly technical playing, while “Before the Snow" (F-sharp minor)” offers both busy and intimate gestures of sublime piano.
Arriving near the end, “Orly" (E minor)” emits much wonder and creativity that can be quite firm and rumble intensely, and “Oath and After..." (D-sharp minor)” exits with Goldstein’s finger acrobatics instilling beauty and awe.
Yedidia pays homage and tribute to his mentors, inspirations, and loved ones with these compositions, where the proficient playing draws us in from beginning to end.
Travels well with: Christopher Rouse- Concertos; Cecil Price Walden- Hours