This collection investigates the foundational structural and harmonic intentions of the composer through the presentation of the Urtext editions of the twenty-four preludes. The text serves as a primary reference for performers and musicologists seeking to strip away editorial accretions and performance traditions that have accumulated over time. By providing a clean, scholarly score, the work allows for a direct engagement with the composer's original notation and stylistic directives.

Experts and professional pianists frequently cite Urtext editions as the standard for authentic performance practice. This volume is regarded as a foundational resource for those requiring a reliable, unadulterated score for study and recital preparation.