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Bridge Records

Bland: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 2

$18.99

Details

Composer
William Bland
Artist
Kevin Gorman
Format
CD
Label
Bridge Records
Released
Apr 21, 2023
Catalog #
BCD9580
UPC
090404958021

About

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. Volume 2 presents the premiere recordings of Sonata No. 9 in F Major "Spring", and Sonata No. 10 in e minor. Also included is William Bland's most frequently recorded composition, "Nouveau Rag". "The range of expressive tools is vast. It's grand music, with grand playing too from Gorman. It is fervently to be hoped that this series continues." -Colin Clarke, Fanfare

Tracklist 13 tracks

  1. 1 I. Vivace, con rubato a piacere 05:21
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Vivace, con rubato a piacere
    Duration
    05:21
    Composer
    William Bland
    Performer
    Kevin Gorman
  2. 2 II. A panther with his head turning to the left, "Love is in the air" 07:16
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. A panther with his head turning to the left, "Love is in the air"
    Duration
    07:16
    Composer
    William Bland
    Performer
    Kevin Gorman
  3. 3 III. Flowers: No. 1. Lilacs 01:14
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Flowers: No. 1. Lilacs
    Duration
    01:14
    Composer
    William Bland
    Performer
    Kevin Gorman
  4. 4 III. Flowers: No. 2. Peonies, for my father, Keith 06:27
    Track
    4
    Title
    III. Flowers: No. 2. Peonies, for my father, Keith
    Duration
    06:27
    Composer
    William Bland
    Performer
    Kevin Gorman
  5. 5 III. Flowers: No. 3. Apple Blossoms 01:58
    Track
    5
    Title
    III. Flowers: No. 3. Apple Blossoms
    Duration
    01:58
    Composer
    William Bland
    Performer
    Kevin Gorman
  6. 6 III. Flowers: No. 4. Honeysuckle and Mock Orange 05:01
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Flowers: No. 4. Honeysuckle and Mock Orange
    Duration
    05:01
    Composer
    William Bland
    Performer
    Kevin Gorman
  7. 7 III. Flowers: No. 5. Two Roses: A Rose for my mother, Edith and A Provence Rose 05:09
    Track
    7
    Title
    III. Flowers: No. 5. Two Roses: A Rose for my mother, Edith and A Provence Rose
    Duration
    05:09
    Composer
    William Bland
    Performer
    Kevin Gorman
  8. 8 IV. Regard on the painting, The Peaceable Kingdom No. 2 by Edward Hicks, in the form of a Fantasia on two themes of J.S. Bach 04:49
    Track
    8
    Title
    IV. Regard on the painting, The Peaceable Kingdom No. 2 by Edward Hicks, in the form of a Fantasia on two themes of J.S. Bach
    Duration
    04:49
    Composer
    William Bland
    Performer
    Kevin Gorman
  9. 9 Nouveau Rag 05:06
    Track
    9
    Title
    Nouveau Rag
    Duration
    05:06
    Composer
    William Bland
    Performer
    Kevin Gorman
  10. 10 I. Etude Fantaisie / Berceuse 07:39
    Track
    10
    Title
    I. Etude Fantaisie / Berceuse
    Duration
    07:39
    Composer
    William Bland
    Performer
    Kevin Gorman
  11. 11 II. Charleston 05:27
    Track
    11
    Title
    II. Charleston
    Duration
    05:27
    Composer
    William Bland
    Performer
    Kevin Gorman
  12. 12 III. Nocturne 07:57
    Track
    12
    Title
    III. Nocturne
    Duration
    07:57
    Composer
    William Bland
    Performer
    Kevin Gorman
  13. 13 IV. Waltz 07:10
    Track
    13
    Title
    IV. Waltz
    Duration
    07:10
    Composer
    William Bland
    Performer
    Kevin Gorman