English composer Marcus Blunt's (b. 1947) work is mainly instrumental, from piano solo to large orchestra, and has been performed internationally. Murray McLachlan, since his 1986 professional debut one of the UK's most acclaimed pianists, has long been a champion of contemporary piano music.. Originally given very limited release the works here are now receiving their first full commercial release.

Tracklist:

The Life Force, "Piano Sonata No. 3"
7 Preludes: No. 1. Passacaglia
7 Preludes: No. 2. Theme
7 Preludes: No. 3. Variation (Jiglet)
7 Preludes: No. 4. Homage To Scarlatti
7 Preludes: No. 5. Homage To Scriabin I
7 Preludes: No. 6. Homage To Scriabin II
7 Preludes: No. 7. Adieu!
Iona Prelude
Iona Caprice
Piano Sonata No. 2: I. Elegy
Piano Sonata No. 2: II. Scherzo
Piano Sonata No. 2: III. Fantasia
3 Nocturnes: I. Malta Nocturne
3 Nocturnes: II. November Nocturne
3 Nocturnes: III. Nocturne On The Name Frank Bayford
Piano Sonata No. 1: I. Fantasia: Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 1: II. Variations: Adagio
Prelude On A Fugue Theme By J. S. Bach
3 Fantasies: No. 1. Fantasy On Scriabin
3 Fantasies: No. 2. Fantasy On The Name Gabriel Faure
3 Fantasies: No. 3. Fantasy On The Name Murray Mclachlan

UPC: 809730414824
Label: Diversions
Release Date: 2.25.14
Format: CD

MURRAY MCLACHLAN - Aspirations: Piano Music By Marcus Blunt (CD)