David Newman's 'Prelude' is presented here in its world premiere recording, while 'Antipodal Rag' was premiered by Andrew von Oeyen in 2001.
Performer Biography
Andrew von Oeyen, the pianist on this album, made his debut at age 16 with the Los Angeles Philharmonic under Esa-Pekka Salonen.
Performer Biography
Andrew von Oeyen performed at the U.S. Capitol with the National Symphony in 'A Capitol Fourth' on July 4, 2009, reaching millions worldwide.
Composition History
The final two selections on this album, 'Prelude' and 'Antipodal Rag', were composed specifically for Andrew von Oeyen by David Newman.
Performer Biography
Andrew von Oeyen is a graduate of Columbia University and The Juilliard School, and won the prestigious Gilmore Young Artist Award in 1999.
Recording & Production
This album is Andrew von Oeyen's second release with Delos, following his critically acclaimed Franz Liszt album in 2011.
Compositional Technique
Stravinsky's 'Petrushka: Three Movements for Piano' features a famous 'Petrushka' chord, which is simultaneous C major and F# major triads, acting as a Leitmotif for the character.
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