Sonate N°1 En La, Op. 22 / Quatre Preludes Nostalgiques, Op. 23 / Bagtelles-10 Pièces Pour Piano, Op. 5 / Prelude-Op. 83 N°9 / Expression, Op. 81 N°9 / Impromptu, Op. 88 N°4 / Etude, Op. 56 N°7 / Burlesque, Op. 88 N°8

This Pathé recording, catalog number CVC 2124, features a selection of piano works by the Russian-born composer Alexander Tcherepnin. Tcherepnin was a significant figure in the 20th-century classical landscape, known for his 'Eurasian' style which sought to bridge Western classical structures with the modal influences of Eastern and Central Asian folk music. This specific compilation brings together varied examples of his output, ranging from his earlier Bagatelles to the more harmonically adventurous later preludes and etudes.

The label Pathé, historically significant for its contributions to early recording technology and international classical distribution, produced this pressing to document Tcherepnin’s distinct pianistic voice. As an accomplished pianist himself, Tcherepnin often sought to capture a specific percussive, brittle clarity in his recordings. This collection served as a curated survey of his piano miniatures, highlighting the technical ingenuity and rhythmic wit that defined his pedagogical and performance legacy during the mid-century era.