Composer, conductor and pianist Thomas Ades has been described by The New York Times as 'among the most accomplished all-round musicians of his generation.' His 'Concert Paraphrase on Powder Her Face' reflects the glamor of the opera's subject in the grand manner of Liszt or Busoni, while 'Still Sorrowing' and 'DarknesseÂ Visible' explore John Dowland's haunting lute works. Heard here in it's world premiere recording, competition piece 'Blanca Variations' is lyrical and flowing in character, and 'Traced Overhead' is a vivid description of ascent and flight. Ades captures andÂ transformsÂ Polish style in his 'Mazurkas,' and the spirit of Satie and Ravel in a 'Souvenir' from the film 'Colette.'

Tracklist:

Concert Paraphrase On "Powder Her Face": I. -
Concert Paraphrase On "Powder Her Face": II. -
Concert Paraphrase On "Powder Her Face": III. -
Concert Paraphrase On "Powder Her Face": IV. -
Still Sorrowing, Op. 7
Darknesse Visible
Blanca Variations
Traced Overhead, Op. 15: I. Sursum
Traced Overhead, Op. 15: II. Aetheria
Traced Overhead, Op. 15: III. Chori
3 Mazurkas, Op. 27: No. 1, -
3 Mazurkas, Op. 27: No. 2, -
3 Mazurkas, Op. 27: No. 3, -
Souvenir

UPC: 747313410972
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 4.10.20
Format: CD

Ades / Chen - Works for Solo Piano (CD)