Johansen / Pierce - Piano Works Music CD

$28.99
$28.99
Johansen / Pierce - Piano Works Music CD

Johansen / Pierce - Piano Works Music CD

$28.99
$28.99

First time on CD new recordings of piano works of Danish-American pianist-composer Gunnar Johansen, best known as a pianist but also a prolific composer for his instrument, including 2 of Johansen's piano sonatas, and shorter pieces from 1928 to 1977. Young American pianist Solon Pierce is the leading authority on the music of Gunnar Johansen and knew the composer well. His extensive booklet notes with many rare photos only enhances the importance of this CD.

Tracklist:

  1. Danish Folk Song [03:03]
  2. Lullaby for Lorraine [02:55]
  3. I. Imperiosamente, molto deciso [09:16]
  4. II. Fugare - Quieto [03:44]
  5. III. Passacaglia - Andante Semplice [09:57]
  6. IV. Ricantazione - Coda (Tragico, tenebrae) [07:08]
  7. Etude No. 1 [02:58]
  8. Etude No. 4 [01:56]
  9. Catenaria No. 1 [04:37]
  10. I. An Werther [06:46]
  11. II. Elegie [06:36]
  12. III. Aussöhnung [05:16]
  13. The Lullaby My Mother Sang [03:59]

UPC: 5709499908006
Label: Danacord Records
Release Date: 7.21.23
Format: CD

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