Murray McLachlan says of Edward Gregson's piano music that 'he knows the importance of restraint and control; nothing is overly stated, repeated or extended. Concentration and craftsmanship permeate every bar that the composer has penned.' Renowned for his orchestral oeuvre, Gregson shows us a more intimate but no less impressive side in his piano music. From the Lullaby composed while a student, to the Tippett-inspired Piano Sonata, we are charmed, moved and thrilled in equal measure by this programme of his complete music for solo piano. Edward Gregson is best known for his dazzling orchestral works and music for brass and wind bands, but this recording of his complete piano works to date reminds us of his equally impressive catalogue of works for soloists and chamber ensembles. Naxos has released his Tuba Concerto(8.557754) as well as the Three Matisse Impressions (8.572503) for recorder, strings, harp and percussion, considered 'lovely and charming' by MusicWeb International.

Tracklist:

An Album For My Friends: No. 1, Paul's Prelude
An Album For My Friends: No. 2, Adam's Allemande
An Album For My Friends: No. 3, Clare's Courante
An Album For My Friends: No. 4, Stefan's Sarabande
An Album For My Friends: No. 5, Gaynor's Gavotte
An Album For My Friends: No. 6, Brian's Bourrée
An Album For My Friends: No. 7, Bethan's Bourrée
An Album For My Friends: No. 6, Brian's Bourrée (Repeat)
An Album For My Friends: No. 8, Maggie's Minuet
An Album For My Friends: No. 9, Gavin's Gigue
An Album For My Friends: No. 10, Phil's Postlude
3 Piano Études: No. 1, Fast And Rhythmic
3 Piano Études: No. 2, Not Too Slow, Gently
3 Piano Études: No. 3, Fast, With Energy
Lullaby
A Song For Sue
4 Pictures For Piano Duet: No. 1, Quite Fast, But Majestic
4 Pictures For Piano Duet: No. 2, Quite Slow And Thoughtful
4 Pictures For Piano Duet: No. 3, Lively
4 Pictures For Piano Duet: No. 4, Quite Slow And Sad
6 Little Piano Pieces (1993 Version): No. 1, Quite Slow And Precisely
6 Little Piano Pieces (1993 Version): No. 2, Fast And Playful
6 Little Piano Pieces (1993 Version): No. 3, Flowing
6 Little Piano Pieces (1993 Version): No. 4, Not Too Fast
6 Little Piano Pieces (1993 Version): No. 5, Gently And With Expression
6 Little Piano Pieces (1993 Version): No. 6, With Energy
Friday A.M.
Piano Sonata In 1 Movement: Tempo I. Very Slow And Thoughtful - Tempo II. Strident - Tempo III. Dance-Like, With Excitement - Te
Piano Sonata In 1 Movement: Tempi I-III. Tempo V. Slow And Stately - Tempo VI. Lively And Energetically
Piano Sonata In 1 Movement: Tempi I-V

UPC: 747313422272
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 8.28.20
Format: CD

Gregson / Gregson / Mclachlan - Complete Music for Solo Piano (CD)