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Sono Luminus

Pacific Triptych

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Details

Composer
Peter Scott Lewis
Artist
Blair McMillen, Peter Scott Lewis
Format
CD
Label
Sono Luminus
Released
Jul 11, 2025
Catalog #
SLE-70040
UPC
053479704009

About

Pacific Triptych for piano was completed in August of 2019. It is based on an earlier unperformed version for full orchestra completed in 2006. So, the piano version recorded here acts as a premiere. As implied by the title, it's a three-movement score based on contrasting sections that reflect the majesty of the Pacific Coast, especially the drama of the ocean and the endless sky above. Seven Nuggets was completed on April 25, 2023. It was inspired by a group of uncut, yet brilliant gemstones. Each "nugget" or movement ends with a low bass note. Those same notes are then played in sequence - at mid-range - at the end of the seventh nugget before being resolved into a sixth chord in the final nine bars. An American Travelogue (Book 1) was completed on May 3, 2023. This four-movement piano suite was inspired by various American locations in the western, southwestern, and Gulf Coast of the United States. (Book 2 continues this exploration in locations in the rest of the country.) - P S L Peter Scott Lewis is a San Francisco based, yet internationally active composer of modern classical music. His music has been published by Lapis Island Press and Theodore Presser Company and includes an extensive catalog of solo, chamber, vocal, and orchestral music. His numerous recordings have been released by Sono Luminus, Naxos - American Classics, New Albion, and Lapis Island Records. He also plays the piano and has recorded as both a conductor and guitar soloist. Blair McMillen is a prominent soloist, recording artist, new music specialist, ensemble leader, music festival director, and educator. He is known for his passionate advocacy of living composers and contemporary music, as well as championing very early keyboard music and more recent neglected masterpieces. McMillen has toured and recorded with, among others, The Knights, International Contemporary Ensemble, the New York Philharmonic, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and the Albany Symphony. Blair McMillen, piano Peter Scott Lewis, composer Recorded at Oktaven Audio, Mount Vernon, NY May 19-20, 2024 Producer: Peter Scott Lewis Recording, Mixing, & Editing Engineer: Ryan Streber Mastering Engineer: Daniel Shores Piano Technician: Brigitte Sims Cover Art: Collin J Rae & Joshua Frey Layout: Joshua Frey Photo of PSL: Thomas Heinser © 2023 Instrument: 1987 Hamburg Steinway D 9' concert grand. Rebuilt by Klavierhaus and Arlan Harris in 2009. Published by Lapis Island Press (Subito Distribution)

Tracklist 14 tracks

  1. 1 I. Following the Sunrise 08:16
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Following the Sunrise
    Duration
    08:16
    Composer
    Peter Scott Lewis
    Performer
    Blair McMillen
  2. 2 II. Travelling Music 06:16
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Travelling Music
    Duration
    06:16
    Composer
    Peter Scott Lewis
    Performer
    Blair McMillen
  3. 3 III. Toccata 06:52
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Toccata
    Duration
    06:52
    Composer
    Peter Scott Lewis
    Performer
    Blair McMillen
  4. 4 No. 1. Fire Opal 02:48
    Track
    4
    Title
    No. 1. Fire Opal
    Duration
    02:48
    Composer
    Peter Scott Lewis
    Performer
    Blair McMillen
  5. 5 No. 2. Carved Jade 02:27
    Track
    5
    Title
    No. 2. Carved Jade
    Duration
    02:27
    Composer
    Peter Scott Lewis
    Performer
    Blair McMillen
  6. 6 No. 3. Gleaming Chrysocolla 02:41
    Track
    6
    Title
    No. 3. Gleaming Chrysocolla
    Duration
    02:41
    Composer
    Peter Scott Lewis
    Performer
    Blair McMillen
  7. 7 No. 4. Rough Diamond 03:05
    Track
    7
    Title
    No. 4. Rough Diamond
    Duration
    03:05
    Composer
    Peter Scott Lewis
    Performer
    Blair McMillen
  8. 8 No. 5. Raw Sapphire 03:16
    Track
    8
    Title
    No. 5. Raw Sapphire
    Duration
    03:16
    Composer
    Peter Scott Lewis
    Performer
    Blair McMillen
  9. 9 No. 6. Emerald, Uncut 02:58
    Track
    9
    Title
    No. 6. Emerald, Uncut
    Duration
    02:58
    Composer
    Peter Scott Lewis
    Performer
    Blair McMillen
  10. 10 No. 7. Lapis, With Gold Crystals 03:36
    Track
    10
    Title
    No. 7. Lapis, With Gold Crystals
    Duration
    03:36
    Composer
    Peter Scott Lewis
    Performer
    Blair McMillen
  11. 11 I. Chief Seattle Walks the Pike Place Market 06:13
    Track
    11
    Title
    I. Chief Seattle Walks the Pike Place Market
    Duration
    06:13
    Composer
    Peter Scott Lewis
    Performer
    Blair McMillen
  12. 12 II. Dancing in New Orleans 02:11
    Track
    12
    Title
    II. Dancing in New Orleans
    Duration
    02:11
    Composer
    Peter Scott Lewis
    Performer
    Blair McMillen
  13. 13 III. Austin Sun 02:44
    Track
    13
    Title
    III. Austin Sun
    Duration
    02:44
    Composer
    Peter Scott Lewis
    Performer
    Blair McMillen
  14. 14 IV. Beyond the Golden Gate 02:51
    Track
    14
    Title
    IV. Beyond the Golden Gate
    Duration
    02:51
    Composer
    Peter Scott Lewis
    Performer
    Blair McMillen