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D. Johnson: 12 Preludes & Fugues for Solo Piano / Guild
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D. Johnson: 12 Preludes & Fugues for Solo Piano / Guild

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Composer
David Johnson
Artist
Christopher Guild
Format
CD
Label
Divine Art
Released
Apr 19, 2024
Catalog #
DDX21124
UPC
809730112423

About

Dr. David Charles Johnson (27 October 1942 in Edinburgh – 30 March 2009 in Edinburgh) was a Scottish composer and a scholar of 18th-century Scottish music. Johnson was 'an internationally recognized scholar' whose work significantly contributed to rediscovering and redefining 18th-century Scottish music within its historical context. His research focused on the music and social life of lowland Scotland during the 18th century, exploring influences, tastes, and key musical figures of the era.

Johnson’s 12 Preludes and Fugues are among the few significant pieces he composed for the piano, alongside a five-minute Sonata. Written in the early to mid-1990s and published in 1995, these compositions are notable for their unique blend of sound, reminiscent of 20th-century composers like Hindemith or Prokofiev, while incorporating elements such as quotations from Bach and references to Hugh MacDiarmid's work. They also feature direct quotations of popular tunes like 'Johnny Cope' and 'The Animals Went Marching Two by Two', infused with a distinct Scottish flavor. The thematic backbone of the suite is borrowed from Aberdonian composer Shaun Dillon, using the Scots-Gaelic word bheatha, ‘life’, represented musically by the notes B-flat, B, E, A. Johnson masterfully employs this motif to form a tone row, guiding the keys across the 12 works in the suite, making his Preludes and Fugues a unique and distinguished addition to Scottish piano music.

Christopher Guild is making waves on the international music scene for his exceptional work with British, particularly Scottish, piano music. He has recorded numerous albums for esteemed labels such as Toccata Classics, Piano Classics, and Champs Hill Records, featuring works by renowned composers like Ronald Stevenson, Francis George Scott, and Bernard van Dieren. His upcoming recording for Divine Art marks another milestone in his career, further solidifying his reputation as a prominent interpreter of British piano repertoire.

Tracklist 24 tracks

  1. 1 Prelude No. 1 in B-Flat Major 03:47
    Track
    1
    Title
    Prelude No. 1 in B-Flat Major
    Duration
    03:47
    Composer
    David Johnson
    Performer
    Christopher Guild
  2. 2 Fugue No. 1 in B-Flat Major 02:18
    Track
    2
    Title
    Fugue No. 1 in B-Flat Major
    Duration
    02:18
    Composer
    David Johnson
    Performer
    Christopher Guild
  3. 3 Prelude No. 2 in B Major 03:05
    Track
    3
    Title
    Prelude No. 2 in B Major
    Duration
    03:05
    Composer
    David Johnson
    Performer
    Christopher Guild
  4. 4 Fugue No. 2 in B Major 02:06
    Track
    4
    Title
    Fugue No. 2 in B Major
    Duration
    02:06
    Composer
    David Johnson
    Performer
    Christopher Guild
  5. 5 Prelude No. 3 in E Major 02:54
    Track
    5
    Title
    Prelude No. 3 in E Major
    Duration
    02:54
    Composer
    David Johnson
    Performer
    Christopher Guild
  6. 6 Fugue No. 3 in E Major 02:23
    Track
    6
    Title
    Fugue No. 3 in E Major
    Duration
    02:23
    Composer
    David Johnson
    Performer
    Christopher Guild
  7. 7 Prelude No. 4 in A Major 04:03
    Track
    7
    Title
    Prelude No. 4 in A Major
    Duration
    04:03
    Composer
    David Johnson
    Performer
    Christopher Guild
  8. 8 Fugue No. 4 in A Major 02:22
    Track
    8
    Title
    Fugue No. 4 in A Major
    Duration
    02:22
    Composer
    David Johnson
    Performer
    Christopher Guild
  9. 9 Prelude No. 5 in F-Sharp Major 03:10
    Track
    9
    Title
    Prelude No. 5 in F-Sharp Major
    Duration
    03:10
    Composer
    David Johnson
    Performer
    Christopher Guild
  10. 10 Fugue No. 5 in F-Sharp Major 01:45
    Track
    10
    Title
    Fugue No. 5 in F-Sharp Major
    Duration
    01:45
    Composer
    David Johnson
    Performer
    Christopher Guild
  11. 11 Prelude No. 6 in G Major 03:10
    Track
    11
    Title
    Prelude No. 6 in G Major
    Duration
    03:10
    Composer
    David Johnson
    Performer
    Christopher Guild
  12. 12 Fugue No. 6 in G Major 03:03
    Track
    12
    Title
    Fugue No. 6 in G Major
    Duration
    03:03
    Composer
    David Johnson
    Performer
    Christopher Guild
  13. 13 Prelude No. 7 in C Major 02:42
    Track
    13
    Title
    Prelude No. 7 in C Major
    Duration
    02:42
    Composer
    David Johnson
    Performer
    Christopher Guild
  14. 14 Fugue No. 7 in C Major 03:46
    Track
    14
    Title
    Fugue No. 7 in C Major
    Duration
    03:46
    Composer
    David Johnson
    Performer
    Christopher Guild
  15. 15 Prelude No. 8 in F Major 02:48
    Track
    15
    Title
    Prelude No. 8 in F Major
    Duration
    02:48
    Composer
    David Johnson
    Performer
    Christopher Guild
  16. 16 Fugue No. 8 in F Major 02:20
    Track
    16
    Title
    Fugue No. 8 in F Major
    Duration
    02:20
    Composer
    David Johnson
    Performer
    Christopher Guild
  17. 17 Prelude No. 9 in D Major 01:50
    Track
    17
    Title
    Prelude No. 9 in D Major
    Duration
    01:50
    Composer
    David Johnson
    Performer
    Christopher Guild
  18. 18 Fugue No. 9 in D Major 01:46
    Track
    18
    Title
    Fugue No. 9 in D Major
    Duration
    01:46
    Composer
    David Johnson
    Performer
    Christopher Guild
  19. 19 Prelude No. 10 in E-Flat Major 03:33
    Track
    19
    Title
    Prelude No. 10 in E-Flat Major
    Duration
    03:33
    Composer
    David Johnson
    Performer
    Christopher Guild
  20. 20 Fugue No. 10 in E-Flat Major 02:09
    Track
    20
    Title
    Fugue No. 10 in E-Flat Major
    Duration
    02:09
    Composer
    David Johnson
    Performer
    Christopher Guild
  21. 21 Prelude No. 11 in A-Flat Major 00:52
    Track
    21
    Title
    Prelude No. 11 in A-Flat Major
    Duration
    00:52
    Composer
    David Johnson
    Performer
    Christopher Guild
  22. 22 Fugue No. 11 in G-Sharp Major 01:43
    Track
    22
    Title
    Fugue No. 11 in G-Sharp Major
    Duration
    01:43
    Composer
    David Johnson
    Performer
    Christopher Guild
  23. 23 Prelude No. 12 in D-Flat Major 02:59
    Track
    23
    Title
    Prelude No. 12 in D-Flat Major
    Duration
    02:59
    Composer
    David Johnson
    Performer
    Christopher Guild
  24. 24 Fugue No. 12 in C-Sharp Major 03:20
    Track
    24
    Title
    Fugue No. 12 in C-Sharp Major
    Duration
    03:20
    Composer
    David Johnson
    Performer
    Christopher Guild