Graham Fitkin, the composer, is an excellent pianist himself and has often formed his own ensembles to perform his work, always with himself as pianist.
Recording & Production
This Hybrid SACD offers playback in Stereo (CD and SACD) and 5.0 Surround sound (SACD), aiming to reproduce the natural sound of a concert venue using full-frequency channels.
Performer Biography
Noriko Ogawa, one of the pianists on this album, has established a reputation as a Debussy expert through her ongoing cycle of complete solo works by Debussy on BIS records.
Performer Biography
Naoto Otomo, the conductor, studied with renowned figures such as Seiji Ozawa, Leonard Bernstein, and Igor Markevitch.
Performer Biography
The Tokyo Symphony Orchestra (TSO) has been a leader in Japan's orchestral field since 1946, promoting many Japanese and international composers and giving over 200 first performances.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Graham Fitkin often uses single-word titles for his works, which rarely acknowledge classical forms, though pieces like "Circuit" are concertos in all but name.
Performer Biography
Kathryn Stott, another pianist on this album, is known for her versatility, including a special interest in contemporary music and a remarkable ability to perform tango and other Latin dance music.
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