John McCabe was a composer-pianist who successfully pursued both careers internationally, a rare feat shared by figures like Bartók and Rachmaninov.
Composition History
Mosaic, dedicated to Welsh composer William Mathias, was commissioned for the 1980 North Wales Festival and inspired by the beautiful mosaics John McCabe saw in Damascus.
Composition History
The piece Gaudí, a tribute to Spanish architect Antonio Gaudí, was inspired by his unique buildings, including the Sagrada Família Cathedral in Barcelona.
Compositional Technique
Variation form is a recurring feature in John McCabe's extensive output of over 230 pieces, appearing in concertos, ballets, and complete works like the Haydn Variations.
Performer Biography
As a recording artist, John McCabe is most distinguished for his acclaimed set of the complete Haydn Piano Sonatas for Decca, which has remained in print for forty years.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of two works, Mosaic and Haydn Variations, performed by John McCabe himself.
Composer Biography
John McCabe, the composer and pianist on this album, was expelled from his composition class at Manchester University for playing his own piece against his tutor's wishes.
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