Work: 24 Preludes and Fugues for piano, Op.87

A complete cycle of 24 Preludes and Fugues mesmerises a packed Wigmore Hall for nearly two and a half hours.

Powerfully committed and expert singing from the Latvian Radio Choir under Sigvards Kļava, paired with thoughtful and calm playing from Alexander Melnikov in two highly contrasting works by Shostakovich.

Shostakovich's mighty piano cycle is given a delicate and intense performance - truly an expidition into some of the most personal of the composer's music.