Edward Cowie's musical practice and ideas are deeply influenced by his undergraduate studies in Physics and practical studies in Painting, integrating science, visual arts, and music.
Composition History
The Third Piano Sonata, 'Metamorphic', is dedicated to pianist Roderick Chadwick, whose interpretations and championing of Edward Cowie's music were crucial to the project's completion.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Edward Cowie considers these three sonatas an 'absolute pinnacle of achievement' for him as a composer, helping him to write more 'natural music'.
Performer Biography
Roderick Chadwick, the pianist on this recording, is an Associate Professor at the Royal Academy of Music and has performed in leading venues and festivals worldwide.
Compositional Technique
The three sonatas are designed to function both as independent works and collectively as a single, large-scale classical sonata, with the first being a fast movement, the second a slow fantasia, and the third a fast theme and variations.
Album & Artwork
The cover image for the album, titled 'Rock music', was created by Heather Cowie, the composer's wife and an ex-field geologist.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Edward Cowie's three piano sonatas are inspired by the three main types of rock found on Earth: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
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