The piano works on this album were composed between 1941 and 1979, representing more than 60 years of George Walker's life and stylistic development.
Performer Biography
Alexandre Dossin, the pianist on this recording, is a Steinway Artist who has won multiple international awards, including First Prize at the Martha Argerich International Piano Competition.
Recording & Production
This album features the world premiere recording of George Walker's piano work, Bauble, composed in 1979.
Composer Biography
George Walker introduced himself as both a composer and performer during his New York's Town Hall debut in 1945, where he performed his own compositions alongside works by Bach, Beethoven, Schumann, and Chopin.
Composer's Artistic Vision
George Walker's compositional style is mostly linear, exploring the entire keyboard with unique pianistic colors and 3-D sonorous architectures.
Critical Reception
Despite his mature style comparable to contemporaries like Samuel Barber and Aaron Copland, George Walker's name and piano music lack the same recognition.
Composer Biography
George Walker, born in Washington, D.C. in 1922, was a precocious student who finished high school at age 14 and was admitted to Oberlin Conservatory as the youngest student in his class.
