John McLeod is a hero amongst Scottish musicians, not only for his prowess as one of the most inspired, if not among the most prolific, composers of today, but also for his work as a concert pianist, championing young composers as well as classical figures such as Haydn. This double album contains all of his music for solo piano including the five sonatas and 'Haflidi's Pictures' - works with narration and piano based on visual art by Haflidi Halgrimsson. Murray McLachlan is a highly esteemed pianist, teacher and enabler - and prolific recording artist. These recordings are from a series of live recitals in 2017 when McLachlan presented the entire McLeod piano output to a highly appreciative audience. All of McLachlan's children are already displaying exceptional musical talent; here, 15-year-old Rose makes her very fine recording debut. A very generous album of music!

Tracklist:

4 Impromptus: No. 1, Allegro Energico
4 Impromptus: No. 2, Lento E Tranquillo
4 Impromptus: No. 3, Andante Cantabile
4 Impromptus: No. 4, Allegro Risoluto
Hebridean Dances: No. 1, Going West
Hebridean Dances: No. 2, Dance To Your Shadow
Hebridean Dances: No. 3, The Harp Of Dunvegan
Hebridean Dances: No. 4, Barra Love Lilt - No. 5, The Cockle Gatherer
12 Preludes: No. 1, Con Brio
12 Preludes: No. 2, Con Moto E Pomposo
12 Preludes: No. 3, Adagio Quasi Una Chorale
12 Preludes: No. 4, Allegro Martellato
12 Preludes: No. 5, Adagio - Notturno Mistico
12 Preludes: No. 6, Grazioso Con Moto
12 Preludes: No. 7, Giocoso
12 Preludes: No. 8, Maestoso E Grandioso
12 Preludes: No. 9, Allegro Agitato
12 Preludes: No. 10, Adagio Languido
12 Preludes: No. 11, Allegro Energico
12 Preludes: No. 12, Lento Sostenuto
3 Protest Pieces: No. 1, The Fox, In Agony, Surrenders His Blood To The Night
3 Protest Pieces: No. 2, A Mountain Stream, Poisoned And Choked By Effluvium, Struggles To Reach The Sea
3 Protest Pieces: No. 3, The Stag, Its Heart Pierced By An Arrow, Disappears Into The Mist
Another Time, Another Place, 3 Interludes: No. 1, Dolente Semplice
Another Time, Another Place, 3 Interludes: No. 2, Andantino Semplice
Another Time, Another Place, 3 Interludes: No. 3, Allegretto Scherzando
Haflidi's Pictures: No. 1, A Fish Can Sing
Haflidi's Pictures: No. 2, Snakes In The Garden
Haflidi's Pictures: No. 3, A Holy Man With A Cross
Haflidi's Pictures: No. 4, A Devil In A Cupboard
Haflidi's Pictures: No. 5, Fragments From A Picture
Haflidi's Pictures: No. 6, Tortured By Noise
Haflidi's Pictures: No. 7, Silence
Haflidi's Pictures: No. 8, An Italian Huntsman
Haflidi's Pictures: No. 9, A Winter Landscape
Haflidi's Pictures: No. 10, A Witch On A Pedestal
Haflidi's Pictures: No. 11, To The Heart Of The Matter
Haflidi's Pictures: No. 12, A Musician On The Move
Piano Sonata No. 1
Piano Sonata No. 2: I. Adagio E Quasi Misura - Allegro Vivo
Piano Sonata No. 2: II. Adagietto
Piano Sonata No. 2: III. Allegro Energico
Piano Sonata No. 3
Piano Sonata No. 4: I. Vivo E Leggiero
Piano Sonata No. 4: II. Tranquillo Ed Espressivo
Piano Sonata No. 4: III. Vivo E Capriccioso
Piano Sonata No. 5
Fantasy On Themes From Gloriana

UPC: 809730720727
Label: Metier
Release Date: 11.2.18
Format: CD

Mcleod / Mclachlan - Complete Piano Music (2 CD)