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Walker: Complete Piano Works, Vol. 2 / Dossin
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Walker: Complete Piano Works, Vol. 2 / Dossin

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Details

Composer
George Walker
Artist
Alexandre Dossin, University of Oregon Philharmonia, David M. Jacobs
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
Aug 23, 2024
Catalog #
8559942
UPC
636943994221

About

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

Tracklist 12 tracks

  1. 1 Leaving (arr. A. Dossin for piano) 02:07
    Track
    1
    Title
    Leaving (arr. A. Dossin for piano)
    Duration
    02:07
    Composer
    George Walker
    Performer
    Alexandre Dossin
  2. 2 I. — 11:38
    Track
    2
    Title
    I. —
    Duration
    11:38
    Composer
    George Walker
    Performer
    Alexandre Dossin
    Ensemble
    University of Oregon Philharmonia
    Conductor
    David M. Jacobs
  3. 3 II. — 06:55
    Track
    3
    Title
    II. —
    Duration
    06:55
    Composer
    George Walker
    Performer
    Alexandre Dossin
    Ensemble
    University of Oregon Philharmonia
    Conductor
    David M. Jacobs
  4. 4 III. — 06:17
    Track
    4
    Title
    III. —
    Duration
    06:17
    Composer
    George Walker
    Performer
    Alexandre Dossin
    Ensemble
    University of Oregon Philharmonia
    Conductor
    David M. Jacobs
  5. 5 I. Maestoso 08:31
    Track
    5
    Title
    I. Maestoso
    Duration
    08:31
    Composer
    George Walker
    Performer
    Alexandre Dossin
  6. 6 II. Tranquillo 07:06
    Track
    6
    Title
    II. Tranquillo
    Duration
    07:06
    Composer
    George Walker
    Performer
    Alexandre Dossin
  7. 7 No. 1. — 01:14
    Track
    7
    Title
    No. 1. —
    Duration
    01:14
    Composer
    George Walker
    Performer
    Alexandre Dossin
  8. 8 No. 2. — 01:21
    Track
    8
    Title
    No. 2. —
    Duration
    01:21
    Composer
    George Walker
    Performer
    Alexandre Dossin
  9. 9 No. 3. — 03:37
    Track
    9
    Title
    No. 3. —
    Duration
    03:37
    Composer
    George Walker
    Performer
    Alexandre Dossin
  10. 10 No. 4. — 02:21
    Track
    10
    Title
    No. 4. —
    Duration
    02:21
    Composer
    George Walker
    Performer
    Alexandre Dossin
  11. 11 No. 5. — 02:44
    Track
    11
    Title
    No. 5. —
    Duration
    02:44
    Composer
    George Walker
    Performer
    Alexandre Dossin
  12. 12 Piano Sonata No. 5 05:28
    Track
    12
    Title
    Piano Sonata No. 5
    Duration
    05:28
    Composer
    George Walker
    Performer
    Alexandre Dossin