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For William Bland (b. 1947), the piano sonata is an expansive form that houses far flung source materials and musical influences both popular and classical. His cycle of 24 piano sonatas (one in each of the major and minor keys)...
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William Bland's Four Pieces for piano are beautifully composed 'genre' pieces - a Rag, a Pastorale, a Sicilienne and a romantic Air de Ballet. Lyrical, tonal, and substantial, they can be played by the advanced amateur and professional alike. Related...
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William Bland’s “Nouveau Rag” is based on rag form a la Scott Joplin. “Doctor Bland, His Jig” is based on traditional Irish rhythms and modes, and “True and Authentic Gymnopedie” is based on Greek monody with a nod to Eric...
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Bridge is pleased to release first recording of five works by American composer, William Bland. Not easily categorized, Mr. Bland’s work incorporates tonal and atonal elements, frequent microtonal inflections, and both strict and free rhythmic designs. He blends these into...
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Fanfare (5 stars) Bland's virtuoso sonatas present a fascinating blend of arch romanticism, piano heroics, and passionate utterance. Premiere recordings by the young American pianist, Kevin Gorman. Reviews: "Both sonatas are works of real substance and beauty. I found...
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The previous volumes of William Bland's piano sonata cycle have met with ecstatic praise from the international press. American critic Ken Meltzer writes: "Compelling music, superbly performed. A marvelous presentation of the Romantic piano in full flight." And from British...
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Bridge Records is pleased to issue the second volume of American pianist Kevin Gorman's survey of William Bland's 24 Piano Sonatas. Volume One of this series received high praise for both the originality of Bland's music, and Gorman's stunning performances. ...
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This disc presents premiere recordings of new duo-piano works, composed for the stellar Quattro Mani (Susan Grace & Alice Rybak, duo-pianists). John Novacek's Three Rags for Two Pianos opens the disc with a bang, offering a virtuoso updated-take on the...
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Grammy-nominated guitarist David Starobin's latest CD includes five recent works composed by close colleagues of the guitarist, including music for guitar and percussion, written for the guitarist and his daughter to play. The music on this disc ranges broadly from...
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