Ralph van Raat has been a Steinway Artist since 2003 and has won several awards, including the First Prize of the International Gaudeamus Interpreters Competition in 1999.
Recording & Production
This recording was partly funded by the Fortis MeesPierson Award of the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam.
Cultural Impact
Gavin Bryars's early major works, The Sinking of the Titanic (1969) and Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet (1971), became hugely popular, especially after being remade in 1993.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Gavin Bryars aims to make music that directly touches people, contrasting with complex avant-garde styles.
Composer Biography
Gavin Bryars, the composer, began his musical career as a jazz bass player before engaging with complex, free improvisation.
Performer Biography
Ralph van Raat, the pianist on this album, concluded both his piano and musicology studies with distinction in 2002 and 2003, respectively.
Composer Biography
Gavin Bryars worked with avant-garde composer John Cage from 1966 and later collaborated with innovative composer Cornelius Cardew upon returning to Britain.
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