This is the first volume of Charles V. Standford's 24 Preludes in All Keys, Op. 163, containing the complete sheet music for 24 individual piano compositions. Sir Charles Villiers Stanford 1852 - 1924 was an Irish composer, conductor, and teacher of music. He was educated at the University of Cambridge and continued his studies in Berlin and Leipzig. He was a very influential composer, responsible for making Cambridge University Musical Society an internationally acclaimed organisation. Stanford was also a profuse composer, producing a large corpus of work in many genres however, he is perhaps best remembered for his Anglican choral works for church performance. His music eventually became overshadowed by that of Edward Elgar and a number of his former pupils in the 20th century. Contents include Moderato Maestoso E con Moto C Major, Andante Espessivo C Minor, Allegro Appassionato Db Major, Allegretto Grazioso C Minor, Allegro D Minor, Ellegro Marziale Eb Major, Allegro - Study Eb Mino