Ruth Lomon (1930-2017), Composer and Resident Scholar at the Women's Studies Research Center at Brandeis University and Composer-in-Residence with Boston Secession, and her friend Iris Graffman Wenglin, Florida-based pianist and lecturer, came to a stunning realization after Ruth traveled to London, where she looked for music written by women. There were very few scores to be found, and even fewer that were properly printed. With that, the duo set out on a mission to uncover the buried works of female composers over the years and bring them deserved recognition. The results of this endeavor come to life in HOMMAGE TO WOMEN COMPOSERS. Featuring compositions by 11 female composers-Clara Wieck Schumann, Germaine Tailleferre, Louise Talma, Miriam Gideon, Barbara Pentland, Marga Richter, Thea Musgrave, Jacqueline Fontyn, Marta Ptaszynska, Shulamit Ran, and Lomon herself-HOMMAGE TO WOMEN COMPOSERS offers a cross-section of genius and innovation from the Romantic period to the late 20th Century. From the grace and rhythmic definition of Schumann's Five Caprices (1831) and Polonaise (1832), to the array of lyricism, rhythmic momentum, and moments of pointillist texture in Pentland's Three Piano Duets After Pictures by Paul Klee (1958) and the brief yet personality-packed movements of Ran's Children's Scenes (1970), the diversity of styles, textures, and arrangements all within the genre of piano duet is a marvel to behold. The impact of female composers on the world of music is known by some, although there is a long way to go in unearthing the full treasure trove that is compositions by female artists throughout history. With HOMMAGE TO WOMEN COMPOSERS, the impact is unignorable.

Tracklist:

9 Caprices En Forme De Valses, Op. 2 (Excerpts): No. 4 In A-Flat Major
9 Caprices En Forme De Valses, Op. 2 (Excerpts): No. 6 In C Major
9 Caprices En Forme De Valses, Op. 2 (Excerpts): No. 7 In A-Flat Major
9 Caprices En Forme De Valses, Op. 2 (Excerpts): No. 8 In E-Flat Major
9 Caprices En Forme De Valses, Op. 2 (Excerpts): No. 9 In D-Flat Major
Polonaise In E-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 1
Jeux De Plein Air: II. Cache-Cache Mitoula
Four-Handed Fun
Sonatina For 2 Pianos (Hommage À Ma Jeunesse): I. -
Sonatina For 2 Pianos (Hommage À Ma Jeunesse): II. -
Sonatina For 2 Pianos (Hommage À Ma Jeunesse): III. -
3 Piano Duets After Pictures By Paul Klee: No. 1, Small Fool In Trance
3 Piano Duets After Pictures By Paul Klee: No. 2, Surfaces In Tension
3 Piano Duets After Pictures By Paul Klee: No. 3, Fish Magic
Variations On A Theme By Latimer
Excursions: No. 1, Driving In The Highlands
Excursions: No. 2, The Road Hog
Excursions: No. 3, Learner-Driver
Excursions: No. 4, The Drunken Driver
Excursions: No. 5, The Sunday Drivers
Excursions: No. 6, Roadside Repairs
Excursions: No. 7, Fog On The Motorway
Excursions: No. 8, Backseat Driver
Soundings
Spirales: I. -
Spirales: II. -
3 Interludes (Excerpts): No. 1, -
3 Interludes (Excerpts): No. 2, -
Children's Scenes: No. 1, A Little Invention
Children's Scenes: No. 2, Tribal Dance
Children's Scenes: No. 3, Rag Doll Waltz
Children's Scenes: No. 4, A Game
Children's Scenes: No. 5, A Dark Night
Children's Scenes: No. 6, A Little Toccata
Children's Scenes: No. 7, A Tale
Children's Scenes: No. 8, Giant Step
Children's Scenes: No. 9, The Ghostly Pond
Children's Scenes: No. 10, The Steel Soldier

UPC: 896931005548
Label: Navona
Release Date: 10.25.19
Format: CD

Hommage To Women Composers / Various - Hommage to Women Composers (CD)