The 24 Preludes,one in each major and minor key, are among Chopin's most masterful works. Ranging from miniatures for intermediate-level students to lengthier works for advanced pianists, the Preludes were written in a monastery during the winter of 1839. The preface to this historically informed edition contains a thorough discussion of pedaling, tempo, ornamentation and rubato in Chopin's piano music in general and the preludes specifically. Contents are: Prelude in B Minor; Prelude in A Major; Prelude in G Major; Prelude in D Major; Prelude in Eb Major; Prelude in E Minor; Prelude in C# Minor; Prelude in Db Major; Prelude in Ab Major; Prelude in E Major; Prelude in F Major; Prelude in G# Minor; Prelude in F# Major; Prelude in F Minor; Prelude in Ab Major; Prelude in A Minor; Prelude in Bb Minor; Prelude in Eb Minor; Prelude in D Minor; Prelude in G Minor; Prelude in C Minor; Prelude in F# Minor; Prelude in B Major; Prelude in Bb Major; Prelude in C Major and Prelude in C# Minor.