Since the Mozarts and the Chopins, to Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland the composer-pianist is easy to trace through time. Now, in the 21st century, there is a resurgence in the tradition. Relevant Tones is examining the diverse composer-performer community from Philip Glass to Yiruma.
Pianist/Composers
Playlist
Loose Changes, by Jed Distler
Quattro Mani
Three Landscapes for Peter Wyer, by Jed Distler
Margaret Leng Tan, Toy piano
Home Stretch, by Timo Andres
Timo Andres, piano; Metropolis Ensemble
Secondhand: Used Poetry, by Jessica Krash
Jessica Krash, piano
Four Movements for Piano Trio, mvts. I Eighth Note=54 and II Quarter Note=66, by Bright Sheng
Bright Sheng, piano; Nicholas Tzavaras, cello; Weigang Li, violin
The Dumbarton Quintet, by Joan Tower
Blair McMillen, piano; Daedalus Quartet