Mary Kathleen Ernst created and directed "Music and Mind," a community outreach program in local high schools, and was involved in the COAL project which tied a community to its cultural heritage through contemporary music.
Performer Biography
Mary Kathleen Ernst is recognized as a champion of contemporary American music, particularly works by American women composers.
Compositional Technique
Vivian Fung's "Keeping Time" is a virtuosic concert etude where a constant pulse interacts with intricate passagework and ever-changing rhythmic patterns.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The composers on this album have influenced Mary Kathleen Ernst's life as a musician, opening her eyes to the wealth of music composed by women, past and present.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Keeping Time," reflects the ongoing pulse in music and honors the performer's association with a compelling group of composers.
Performer Biography
Mary Kathleen Ernst, the pianist on this album, has won top prizes in international competitions and grants from organizations like the National Endowment for the Arts.
Compositional Technique
The title of Vivian Fung's "Keeping Time" refers to the "Kajar," an instrument in the Balinese Gamelan orchestra that maintains a steady beat.
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