This special box contains all four of Ralph van Raat's Naxos recordings plus an exclusive interview CD which includes music selected by Ralph specifically for this boxed set. Also on this bonus CD, Ralph speaks about his musical choices for the set, as well as his own playing in an exclusive interview with Naxos Classical Music Spotlight's very own Raymond Bisha.Featured composers include: Tavener, Adams, Rzewski, Lindberg, Takemitsu, Ives, Bolcom, Messiaen, and more.1. Adams, J.: Piano Music (Complete) 2. Rzewski, F.: People United will never be Defeated (The) (Van Raat)3. Tavener: Piano Works 4. Lindberg, M.: Piano Music (Van Raat) - Klavierstuck / Play I / Jubilees / Twine / Etudes 5. Artist Profile Series - Van Raat, Ralph

Tracklist:

Phrygian Gates
American Berserk
China Gates
Hallelujah Junction
The People United Will Never Be Defeated
4 North American Ballads: No.
Winnsboro Cotton Mill Blues
Zodiacs
Ypakoe
Palin 1
Mandoodles 1
Pratirupa (Version for Piano) 1
In Memory of Two Cats 1
Music for 2 Pianos 1
Klavierstuck 1
3 Short Pieces, No. 1 1
3 Short Pieces, No. 2 1
3 Short Pieces, No. 3 1
Play I, Movement 1 - Routes 1 - Movement 2 - Prism 1 - Routes 2 - Movement 3 1
Play I, Figures and Points - Mirrors - Figures and Points 2
Play I, Movement 4 - Prism 2 - Routes 3 - Closure 2
Twine 2
Jubilees, I. Quarter Note = 96 2
Jubilees, II. Quarter Note = 64 2
Jubilees, III. Quarter Note = 128 2
Jubilees, IV. Dotted Quarter Note = 64 2
Jubilees, V. Quarter Note = 162 2
Jubilees, VI. Half Note = 64 2
Etude No. 1 2
Etude No. 2 3
Interview with Ralph Van Raat: On Toru Takemitsu 3
A Flock Descends Into the Pentagonal Garden 3
Interview with Ralph Van Raat: On Charles Ives 3
Psalm 90 3
Interview with Ralph Van Raat: On Contemporary Music 3
Violin Sonata No. 2: II. Brutal, Fast 3
Interview with Ralph Van Raat: On Chick Corea 3
Children's Songs (Excerpts) No. 11 3
Children's Songs (Excerpts) No. 17 3
Children's Songs (Excerpts) No. 20 4
Interview with Ralph Van Raat: On Conlon Nancarrow 4
Toccata for Violin and Player Piano 4
Interview with Ralph Van Raat: On Olivier Messiaen 4
L'ascension: I. Majeste Du Christ Demandant Sa Gloire a Son Pere 4
Interview with Ralph Van Raat: On Maurice Durufle 4
Chant Donne - Hommage a Jean Gallon 4
Interview with Ralph Van Raat: On Einojuhani Rautavaara 4
Apotheosis

UPC: 747313504039
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 5.26.09
Format: CD

Adams/Lindberg/Tavener/Rzewski - Artists Profile Series: Ralph Van Raat (CD)