This album aims to highlight contemporary African music, showcasing how African composers adopt and transform Western musical paradigms with their own.
Performer Biography
Jan Gerdes is also a composer, with his solo project "Songs and Improvisations" exploring styles between classical music and jazz.
Recording & Production
The recording for this album took place in Berlin, Germany, from November 30 to December 2, 2023, and features a Bechstein piano.
Performer Biography
Pianist Jan Gerdes, the performer on this album, is known for mastering both classical-romantic and contemporary repertoires and has an international concert career.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "East-West-Central-South," refers to the geographical origins of the six African composers featured on this contemporary piano music album.
Performer Biography
Jan Gerdes has collaborated with significant contemporary composers like Karlheinz Stockhausen, Wolfgang Rihm, and Helmut Lachenmann, and has premiered their works.
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