Kevin Gorman, William Bland - William Bland: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 2 (2023) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Piano Sonata No. 9 in F Major, “Spring”: I. Vivace, con rubato a piacere
02. Piano Sonata No. 9 in F Major, “Spring”: II. A Panther with His Head Turning to the Left (Love Is in the Air)
03. Piano Sonata No. 9 in F Major, “Spring”: III. Flowers - 1. Lilacs
04. Piano Sonata No. 9 in F Major, “Spring”: III. Flowers - 2. Peonies, for My Father, Keith
05. Piano Sonata No. 9 in F Major, “Spring”: III. Flowers - 3. Apple Blossoms
06. Piano Sonata No. 9 in F Major, “Spring”: III. Flowers - 4. Honeysuckle and Mock Orange
07. Piano Sonata No. 9 in F Major, “Spring”: III. Flowers - 5. Two Roses A Rose for My Mother, Edith; and A Provence Rose
08. Piano Sonata No. 9 in F Major, “Spring”: 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
09. Nouveau Rag: Nouveau Rag (1996)
10. Piano Sonata No. 10 in e minor: I. Etude Fantaisie/Berceuse
11. Piano Sonata No. 10 in e minor: II. Charleston
12. Piano Sonata No. 10 in e minor: III. Nocturne
13. Piano Sonata No. 10 in e minor: IV. Waltz

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

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