George Crumb, the composer, continually sought to expand the expressive resources of the piano, as exemplified by his work Processional.
Recording & Production
The Complete George Crumb Edition, including this album, actively involved George Crumb, the composer, during recording sessions and post-production.
Performer Biography
Gilbert Kalish, a pianist featured on this album, had several works composed for him by George Crumb, and their collaboration is documented in landmark recordings.
Composer Biography
George Crumb's first published work, the Sonata for Solo Violoncello, subtly anticipates hallmarks of his mature style.
Performer Biography
Marcantonio Barone, a pianist on this album, had George Crumb's final composition, Metamorphoses, Book II, dedicated to him.
Performer Biography
Timothy Eddy, the cellist on this album, played on the premiere recording of George Crumb's Black Angels in 1970 with the New York String Quartet.
Album & Artwork
This album, Volume 21, is the final installment in Bridge Records' Complete George Crumb Edition, a project that spanned decades and involved the composer.
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