James Hewitt was born in Dartmoor, England on June 4, 1770. Hewitt worked as a violinist, conductor, teacher, organist, music publisher, and composer in New York and Boston, with several years in the South toward the end of his life. He left a substantial body of works for piano. All are included on this album, performed by pianist Karen Johnson, who has devoted much to her study of this significant composer's work. Kirsten Johnson is a piano explorer - she has made her name recording undiscovered corners of the classical piano repertoire. A highly skilled pianist with great musical depth, she has made many world premiere recordings and has received rave reviews internationally. Her first album, KÃ«ngÃ«: Albanian Piano Music, had the critics marveling, 'Johnson plays with nuance and color; the recording is rich and resonant.' (American Record Guide) '[Johnson] expounds all this repertoire with manifest sympathy and skill. An unexpected delight.' (BBC Music Magazine). She has since recorded more Albanian music, music by Heinrich Schulz-Beuthen and Hermann Goetz, the complete piano music of Amy Beach (Guild) and the complete music of Arthur Foote (Delos).

Tracklist:

Piano Sonata, Op. 5 No. 1: I. Allegro Spirito
Piano Sonata, Op. 5 No. 1: II. Rondo. Allegretto
Piano Sonata, Op. 5 No. 1: III. Allegro, Moderato
Piano Sonata, Op. 5 No. 1: IV. Rondo Con Varia "Plough Boy"
Piano Sonata, Op. 5 No. 3: I. Allegro
Piano Sonata, Op. 5 No. 3: II. Rondo. Malbrouk
Piano Sonata, Op. 5 No. 3: III. The New Federal Overture
3 Marches: No. 1, Governor Jay's March
3 Marches: No. 2, Major Morton's March
3 Marches: No. 3, The New York Rangers' March
The Gift Of Apollo: I. Harlequin's Gambols
The Gift Of Apollo: II. The Soldier's Return (A Favorite Scots Air)
The Gift Of Apollo: III. West Lowland Fencible's Quick Step
The Gift Of Apollo: IV. Rondo
The Gift Of Apollo: V. Captain Ludlow's March
The Gift Of Apollo: VI. Dander Wauke Boondah Ho (Hindostanee Air)
The Gift Of Apollo: VII. Go To The Devil And Shake Yourself (A Favorite Irish Air)
German Waltzes & Dances, Op. 9: Waltz No. 1
German Waltzes & Dances, Op. 9: Dance No. 1, Allegro
German Waltzes & Dances, Op. 9: Waltz No. 2
German Waltzes & Dances, Op. 9: Dance No. 2, Allemande
German Waltzes & Dances, Op. 9: Waltz No. 3
German Waltzes & Dances, Op. 9: Waltz No. 4
German Waltzes & Dances, Op. 9: Waltz No. 5
German Waltzes & Dances, Op. 9: Dance No. 3, Allemande
German Waltzes & Dances, Op. 9: Waltz No. 6
German Waltzes & Dances, Op. 9: Dance No. 4, Rondo
German Waltzes & Dances, Op. 9: Waltz No. 7
German Waltzes & Dances, Op. 9: Dance No. 5, Rondo
German Waltzes & Dances, Op. 9: Waltz No. 8
German Waltzes & Dances, Op. 9: Dance No. 6, Allemande
German Waltzes & Dances, Op. 9: Waltz No. 9
German Waltzes & Dances, Op. 9: Dance No. 7, Polonaise
German Waltzes & Dances, Op. 9: Waltz No. 10
German Waltzes & Dances, Op. 9: Dance No. 8, Allemande
German Waltzes & Dances, Op. 9: Waltz No. 11
German Waltzes & Dances, Op. 9: Dance No. 9, Allemande
German Waltzes & Dances, Op. 9: Waltz No. 12
German Waltzes & Dances, Op. 9: Dance No. 10, Rondo
4 Quick Marches: No. 1 In E-Flat Major
4 Quick Marches: No. 2 In B-Flat Major
4 Quick Marches: No. 3 In B-Flat Major
4 Quick Marches: No. 4 In E-Flat Major
Piano Sonatina No. 1 In C Major: I. Allegro Moderato
Piano Sonatina No. 1 In C Major: II. Rondo. Allegretto
Piano Sonatina No. 2 In G Major: I. Moderato
Piano Sonatina No. 2 In G Major: II. Andante
Piano Sonatina No. 2 In G Major: III. Minuetto
Piano Sonatina No. 3 In D Major: I. Allegretto
Piano Sonatina No. 3 In D Major: II. Andante
Piano Sonatina No. 3 In D Major: III. Rondo. Allegro
Piano Sonatina No. 4 In F Major: I. Andante
Piano Sonatina No. 4 In F Major: II. Rondo. Allegretto
Piano Sonatina No. 5 In G Major: I. Moderato
Piano Sonatina No. 5 In G Major: II. Andante
Piano Sonatina No. 5 In G Major: III. Rondo
Piano Sonatina No. 6 In D Major: I. Andantino & Variations
Piano Sonatina No. 6 In D Major: II. Chaise
Grand March & Tammany Quick Step: I. Grand March
Grand March & Tammany Quick Step: II. Tammany Quick Step
Grand March & Tammany Quick Step: III. Pot Pouri
Grand March & Tammany Quick Step: IV. The Favorite March In Pizzarro
Grand March & Tammany Quick Step: V. Waltz In Pizzarro
Grand March & Tammany Quick Step: VI. Variations On Yankee Doodle
Grand March & Tammany Quick Step: VII. Governor Tompkins's March
Grand March & Tammany Quick Step: VIII. Governor Tompkins's Quick Step
Thema With 30 Variations
Preludio In C Major
Preludio In A Minor
Preludio In D Minor
Capricio In B-Flat Major
Preludio In F Major
Capricio In G Minor
The New Medley Overture
March In Pizzarro
Olla Podrida: No. 1, Lady Spencer's Allemande
Governor Lewis's March
Mark My Alford
Olla Podrida: No. 3, -
General Scott's Grand March
General Scott's Quick Step
Grand Military Sonata For Piano "The 4th Of July"
Piano Sonata: I. Allegro
Piano Sonata: II. The Plough Boy With Variations
Piano Sonata: III. The Battle Of Trenton
Piano Sonata: IV. Roxalana
Piano Sonata: V. Governor Tomkins's Grand March
Piano Sonata: VI. Governor Tomkins's Pas Redoublé
Piano Sonata: VII. Governor Lincoln's Grand March
Piano Sonata: VIII. Trip To Nahant, A Favorite Rondo
Piano Sonata: IX. Governor Strong's New March
Piano Sonata: X. Nahant Waltz
Piano Sonata: XI. The Rangers' March
Piano Sonata: XII. Sea Fencibles' March
Piano Sonata: XIII. Scotch Medley
Piano Sonata: XIV. New England Guard's March
Piano Sonata: XV. Governor Lewis's Waltz
Piano Sonata: XVI. General Lafayette's Grand March
Piano Sonata: XVII. The Augusta Waltz
Piano Sonata: XVIII. The Boston Brigade March
Piano Sonata: XIX. Lafayette's Quick Step

UPC: 044747373621
Label: Centaur
Release Date: 3.6.20
Format: CD

Hewitt / Johnson - Complete Works for Piano (4 CD)