Credits:

Fredrik Ullen

Description:

A collection of masterpieces by John Pickard, widely hailed as the greatest composer of this centuryJohn Piccard is the subject of high expectations as a composer who is likely to become one of the leading figures of the 21st century. Now turning 50 this year, his music is characterized by unwavering compositional skill and high tension. This album features three works composed approximately 10 years apart. The highly virtuosic piano concerto is particularly compelling, featuring the astonishing virtuoso Uren as soloist. Surprisingly, this marks his concerto debut. Uren engages head-on with the rich orchestration. Martin Brabbins, who was appointed Music Director of the Nagoya Philharmonic this year, conducts with superb command.King International

Tracklisting:

1.Piano Concerto: Toccata
2.Piano Concerto: Passacaglia
3.Piano Concerto: Fuga
4.Sea-Change, for orchestra<