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Original

Roderick Elms. Twelve Astrological Preludes For Solo Piano. Sheet Music. Piano. PF. Roderick Elms.

Translation

Roderick Elms. Twelve Astrological Preludes For Solo Piano. Sheet Music. Plan. PF. Roderick Elms.

Original

Roderick Elms ' Twelve Astrological Preludes were written over a period of roughly two years, starting in 1994 when the first piece, Aquarius , was composed as filler for the popular BBC series 'At The Piano'. The piece was given its name for programming purposes, but as Elms left the studio the show's producer called after him 'only eleven to go' – and so Twelve Astrological Preludes came into being. The preludes, which run in the usual cycle, are based upon two melodic strands and there is one piece in each of the twelve major keys. The character and style of each prelude alludes to certain character traits of its particular birth sign and each piece bears the initials of one of Elms ' friends born under that particular sign. Each prelude is prefaced by a printed description of some of the general characteristics deemed to be associated with that sign. The Twelve Astrological Preludes were recorded for the Herald label and several of the pieces have been broadcast on the BBC Radio 2 show 'Friday Night Is Music Night'.

Translation

Roderick Elms ' Twelve Astrological Preludes were written over a period of roughly two years, starting in 1994 when the first piece, Aquarius , was composed as filler for the popular BBC series 'At The Piano'. The piece was given its name for programming purposes, but as Elms left the studio the show's producer called after him 'only eleven to go' – and so Twelve Astrological Preludes came into being. The preludes, which run in the usual cycle, are based upon two melodic strands and there is one piece in each of the twelve major keys. The character and style of each prelude alludes to certain character traits of its particular birth sign and each piece bears the initials of one of Elms ' friends born under that particular sign. Each prelude is prefaced by a printed description of some of the general characteristics deemed to be associated with that sign. The Twelve Astrological Preludes were recorded for the Herald label and several of the pieces have been broadcast on the BBC Radio 2 show 'Friday Night Is Music Night'.