The album's pieces premiered at a concert on April 1, 2017, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, which honored Bob Hurwitz.
Recording & Production
The album features performances by Timo Andres, Jeremy Denk, Brad Mehldau, and Randy Newman, with Timo Andres performing most of the pieces.
Album & Artwork
The album is named after John Adams's composition, 'I Still Play,' which is also featured on the recording.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The pieces on this album were specifically designed not as concert works, but as music an accomplished pianist like Bob Hurwitz could play for his own enjoyment.
Composer Biography
Bob Hurwitz, the dedicatee of these works, is a pianist who has played virtually every day since childhood, which profoundly influenced his listening to music.
Composition History
The idea for this album came from composer John Adams, who suggested that composers who worked with Bob Hurwitz write new pieces for him to play.
Composition History
This album is a collection of 11 new piano pieces, each a tribute to Bob Hurwitz, a long-time executive at Nonesuch Records.
