Dorman: Piano Sonatas 1-3 / Moments Musicaux / Azerbaijani Dance
11/16/2006, 12 Tracks, 1:02:33
Featuring
Eliran Avni
Avner Dorman
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Composer's Artistic Vision
Avner Dorman's piano music, including a work written specifically for this album, reflects Israel's diverse cultural background, blending avant-garde, jazz, and ethnic elements.
Composer Biography
Avner Dorman studied composition at the Juilliard School of Music with John Corigliano and previously with Georgian-Israeli composer Josef Bardanashvili.
Composer Biography
Avner Dorman, an Israeli-American composer, became the youngest person to win Israel's prestigious Prime Minister's Award at the age of 25.
Performer Biography
Eliran Avni, the pianist on this album, made his debut with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Zubin Mehta.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Ozawa Hall, Tanglewood, Lenox, Massachusetts, USA, on September 6th and 7th, 2005.
Performer Biography
Eliran Avni, the pianist, served in the Israeli Defence Forces under the special status of 'distinguished musician' and won first prize in both the Clairmont and Rachmaninov Competitions in Israel.
