Credits:

Corigliano (1938-)

Description:

This CD contains all of the solo piano works and piano concertos written by John Corigliano, the American composer who wrote the music for the opera "The Ghost of Versailles" and the movie "Red Violin", etc. The "Piano Concerto", composed in 1968, is in four movements, basically atonal. The "Fantasy on Ostinato," written for the "7th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition" in 1986, is a test of the performer's minimalist qualities. It is a test of a performer's minimalist qualities. It is characterized by a relentless repetition of notes. The Prelude, written for Corigliano's friend Paul Sekhri, a biotechnologist and amateur pianist, includes quotations from Rachmaninoff's works. Other pieces include the technical "Fantastic Exercises," which includes exercises for the left hand, and "Winging It," based on his own improvisations. Performing is English pianist Philip Edward Fischer, whose repertoire ranges from Handel to Russian music. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Concerto for Piano and Orchestra~Molto Allegro
2.Concerto for Piano and Orchestra~Scherzo (Vivace)
3.Concerto for Piano and Orchestra~Appassionato (Andante) -
4.Concerto for Piano and Orchestra~Allegro
5.Fantasia on an Ostinato
6.Prelude for Paul
7.Etude Fantasy~No. 1. For the Left Hand Alone -
8.Etude Fantasy~No. 2. Legato -
9.Etude Fantasy~No. 3. Fifths to Thirds -
10.Etude Fantasy~No. 4. Ornaments -
11.Etude Fantasy~No. 5. Melody
12.Winging It~September 28, 2007
13.Winging It~January 3, 2008
14.Winging It~June 7, 2008