Prelude for Vova
A piano piece requested by Vladimir Ashkenazy (Vova) composed on the first three letters of his name
The piece consists of a theme based on the first three letters of the name Ashkenazy – A.S.H:
A natural is the A, S or As in German musical notation is A flat (enharmonically G sharp), H in German musical notation is B naturaL.
The dedication reads:
‘Dedicated to Vladimir Davidovich Ashkenazy with greatest respect and admiration’
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