Jennings was born in Sheffield, England in 1972 and was taught chiefly by Casken. His works are in a variety of musical genres from piano miniatures to large orchestral pieces. An appreciation for the landscape of the North of England has left a positive mark on Jennings's music, which aims to recreate it's sense of timelessness. This disc gathers together all Jennings' piano music composed between 1985 and 2010 and offers his complete works for the instrument to date.

Tracklist:

Piano Sonata, Op. 1: I. Ballade: Molto Moderato
Piano Sonata, Op. 1: II. Scherzo: Allegro Vivacissimo
Piano Sonata, Op. 1: III. Romance: Adagio Con Tenerezza
Piano Sonata, Op. 1: IV. Finale: Presto Vivace
3 Sonatinas, Op. 2: Sonatina No. 1: I. Prelude: Allegro Non Troppo
3 Sonatinas, Op. 2: Sonatina No. 1: II. Elegy: Andante Sostenuto
3 Sonatinas, Op. 2: Sonatina No. 1: III. Finale: Andante Con Moto
3 Sonatinas, Op. 2: Sonatina No. 2: I. Prelude: Allegro Amabile
II. Nocturne: Adagio Con Tenerezza
3 Sonatinas, Op. 2: Sonatina No. 2: III. Moto Perpetuo: Allegretto Con Moto
3 Sonatinas, Op. 2: Sonatina No. 3: I. Prelude: Presto Ritmico
3 Sonatinas, Op. 2: Sonatina No. 3: II. Romance: Andante Espressivo
3 Sonatinas, Op. 2: Sonatina No. 3: III. Minuet: Grazioso
3 Sonatinas, Op. 2: Sonatina No. 3: IV. Finale: Presto Agitato
Prelude And Fugue, Op. 6: Prelude: Adagio Con Intensita -
Prelude And Fugue, Op. 6: Fugue: A Tempo Moderato, Ma Un Poco Agitato
3 Lyrical Pieces, Op. 17: No. 1. Evening Twilight: Andante Tranquillo
3 Lyrical Pieces, Op. 17: No. 2. Cavatina: Andante Tranquillo
3 Lyrical Pieces, Op. 17: No. 3. Waltz: Allegretto Grazioso
Miniature Suite, Op. 18: I. Prelude: Allegro Con Brio
Miniature Suite, Op. 18: II. Air: Largo Tranquillo
Miniature Suite, Op. 18: III. Invention: Allegro Moderato
Miniature Suite, Op. 18: IV. Romance: Adagio Ma Con Moto
Miniature Suite, Op. 18: V. Fugue: Allegro Con Brio
Harvest Moon, Op. 19: I. Stags In Knole Park: Andante Con Moto
Harvest Moon, Op. 19: II. Aira Froce: Andante Con Moto
Harvest Moon, Op. 19: III. The Haunted Abbey: Presto Con Moto
Harvest Moon, Op. 19: IV. Harvest Moon: Largo
Harvest Moon, Op. 19: V. Harlech Castle: Andante Maestoso -
Harvest Moon, Op. 19: VI. Innisfallen Lake: Andante Sostenuto E Molto Espressivo

UPC: 809730511028
Label: Divine Art
Release Date: 3.26.13
Format: CD

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