From the composer: ”Deux petits preludes” (2014) consists of two contrasting pieces each developing the same material in different modes. “Prélude phrygien” (dedicated to Yannick Merlin) is searchingly lyrical and entirely in the Phrygian mode. The jaunty “Prélude jovial” (dedicated to Andreas Willscher) begins with the same opening motive, treated instead in the Lydian mode and moving towards a G major conclusion.