Frederic rzewski piano works atlanta
Among his many recordings are the complete solo piano works and complete piano concertos of Bohuslav Martinů on the Naxos label....
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With this substantial set, Nonesuch salutes American-born Frederic Rzewski in a considerable manner; these piano works were composed between 1975 and 1999. Following comparatively conventional study (including periods with Roger Sessions and Milton Babbitt) in his native land, Rzewski (born 1938) went to Italy in 1960 for studies with Dallapiccola and began a career as a performer of new piano music.
His acquaintance with John Cage was a strong influence on his development as both composer and performer, and his founding of the group Musica Elettronica Viva saw him undertaking pioneering work in the field of live electronics and improvisation.
Further musical cross-fertilisation included jazz and improvisation. Such poly-stylistic influences are to be found throughout this compendium of piano music, which constantly defies expectations.
A consistency of musical style is not to be found here, but rather a reflection of the many musical influences Rzewski has absorbed.
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