Credits:

Joanne Polk

Description:

A collection of works by David Shenton, a British-born composer and pianist based in New York. Known as a musician who transcends the boundaries of classical music and is well-versed in many genres, including jazz and pop, he is also widely active as an arranger for Hollywood and Broadway musicals. This album features four works that succinctly showcase his compositional style and musical tastes. The collection features 6 Musical Oddities, which fuses jazz rhythms with a sophisticated, Poulenc-esque sound, as well as pianistic works with catchy melodies, such as the Chopin-inspired Ballade and Piano Sonata. The highlight is the set of variations on Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, placed at the end. Familiar Chopin tudes appear in various forms, enriching the piece. It is a delightful and technically demanding collection of short pieces in which even the Heroic Polonaise and sonatas make occasiona