Walker: Complete Piano Works, Vol. 2 / Dossin

$13.99
Label
Naxos
Release Date
August 23, 2024
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      George Walker
    • PERFORMER
      Alexandre Dossin, University of Oregon Philharmonia, David M. Jacobs
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      August 23, 2024
    • UPC
      636943994221
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      8559942
    • LABEL
      Naxos
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Orchestral & Symphonic
    Works ⌄

    1. Leaving (arr. A. Dossin for piano)

      Composer: George Walker

      Performer: Alexandre Dossin

    2. I. —

      Composer: George Walker

      Ensemble: University of Oregon Philharmonia

      Performer: Alexandre Dossin

      Conductor: David M. Jacobs

    3. II. —

      Composer: George Walker

      Ensemble: University of Oregon Philharmonia

      Performer: Alexandre Dossin

      Conductor: David M. Jacobs

    4. III. —

      Composer: George Walker

      Ensemble: University of Oregon Philharmonia

      Performer: Alexandre Dossin

      Conductor: David M. Jacobs

    5. I. Maestoso

      Composer: George Walker

      Performer: Alexandre Dossin

    6. II. Tranquillo

      Composer: George Walker

      Performer: Alexandre Dossin

    7. No. 1. —

      Composer: George Walker

      Performer: Alexandre Dossin

    8. No. 2. —

      Composer: George Walker

      Performer: Alexandre Dossin

    9. No. 3. —

      Composer: George Walker

      Performer: Alexandre Dossin

    10. No. 4. —

      Composer: George Walker

      Performer: Alexandre Dossin

    11. No. 5. —

      Composer: George Walker

      Performer: Alexandre Dossin

    12. Piano Sonata No. 5

      Composer: George Walker

      Performer: Alexandre Dossin


This second volume of George Walker's piano music joins its predecessor on Naxos 8.559916 (April 2024), together forming a unique complete piano works edition. On this new release, Steinway Artist Alexandre Dossin performs the cyclical Fourth Piano Sonata, which alternates between sections of virtuoso muscularity and lyrical repose, and the Piano Concerto, which integrates expansive Classical forms with inspiration derived from songs by Duke Ellington, something also cleverly hidden in Guido's Hand. The album closes with Walker's passionate Fifth Piano Sonata.

REVIEW:

Dossin makes much of the alternately moody and energetic first movement of the Piano Sonata No. 4. His ability to grasp the long line of Walker’s music is a really big factor in one’s enjoyment of his performances. The pianist's ability to use “space” in his interpretations makes these performances fascinating and ultimately rewarding.

— Art Music Lounge