A major addition to the library of Alkan on record from a leading young exponent of lesser-known Romantic piano repertoire. The second instalment of a unique and colossal project: the recording of the complete piano works by Alkan by British pianist Mark Viner.

Alkan’s Preludes are a far cry from his better known ultra-virtuoso etudes. They are mostly introspective, varying from dark, gloomy and surreal to innocent, childishly happy and spiritual. They are written in all the major and minor keys. Mark Viner, Chairman of the Alkan and Liszt Society, wrote the excellent liner notes for this release himself.

• 1. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.1 Lentement
• 2. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.2 Assez Lentement
• 3. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.3 Dans Le Genre Ancien: Tres Lentemen
• 4. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.4 Priere Du Soir: Assez Lentement
• 5. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.5 Psaume 150me: Avec Enthousiasme
• 6. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.6 Ancienne Melodie De La Synangogue
• 7. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.7 Librement Mais Sans Secousses
• 8. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.8 La Chanson De La Folle Au Bord De L
• 9. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.9 Placiditas: Tranquillement
• 10. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.10 Dans Le Style Fugue: Tres Vite
• 11. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.11 Un Petit Rien: Assez Vite
• 12. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.12 Le Temps Qui N'est Plus: Andante
• 13. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.13 J'etais Endormie Mais Mon Coeur Ve
• 14. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.14 Rapidement
• 15. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.15 Dans Le Genre Gothique
• 16. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.16 Assez Lentement
• 17. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.17 Reve D'amour: Assez Vite
• 18. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.18 Romance: Sans Trop De Mouvement
• 19. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.19 Priere Du Matin: Vite
• 20. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.20 Moderement Vite Et Bien Caracteris
• 21. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.21 Doucement
• 22. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.22 Anniversaire: Assez Lentement
• 23. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.23 Assez Vite
• 24. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.24 Prestissimo
• 25. 25 Preludes Op.31 - No.25 Priere: Lentement