Tsintsadze/ Fiolia - 24 Preludes for PianoLauded as one of the most original and brilliant of Georgian composers, Sulkhan Tsintsadze synthesized 20th century classical elements with the rhythmic, melodic, harmonic, and modal characteristics of Georgian folk music. In so doing he developed, across a wide spectrum of the repertoire, his own highly personal and approachable idiom. His 24 Preludes for Piano were composed in 1971 and are unmistakably national in character. He gave new life to

A nostalgic trip back in time to the days of old school hip-hop

standalone pieces such as the attractive Op

a masterful con-man

programming works for solo instrument through to the full wind quintet and piano needed for Albert Roussel's Divertissement

is an essential component of his career

The A side features a previously unreleased single edit of the track from Lodger (2017 Tony Visconti Mix)

reflective sound infused with hard-earned life wisdom

performing frequently with such ensembles as the Billings Symphony and Chorale

While the brief Sonata for two clarinets from 1918 is pure and cheeky fun

with a few beloved covers mixed in for good measure

It also features stunning tracks from his latest Gold-selling album Once Upon A Mind

The work is joined by another Armenian piece