Joseph Vaz - Galanteries (2025)

Step into a musical world where tradition meets innovation in GALANTERIES, a groundbreaking collection of solo piano works from composer William C. White, brought to life by the brilliant young virtuoso Joseph Vaz. This album turns the traditional mentor-protégé dynamic on its head, as Vaz’s fervor for White’s music inspired the composer to craft these demanding and imaginative pieces specifically for his protégé’s remarkable talents.

The music of GALANTERIES is a kaleidoscope of musical styles and influences, from Baroque elegance to Romantic drama to world folk traditions. In Vaz’s masterful hands, these pieces transcend their classical roots to create something entirely new — a perfect synthesis of composer’s vision and performer’s interpretation. The result is a collection of works so personally tailored to Vaz’s artistry that they feel less like compositions and more like musical effusions, making this album an extraordinary document of artistic collaboration at its most inspiring.