George Gershwin entrusted Billy Mayerl with the British premiere of his Rhapsody in Blue in October 1925, after Mayerl entranced him with his playing of 'Fascinatin' Rhythm'.
Performer Biography
Philip Martin, the pianist on this recording, is an acclaimed Dublin-born artist who has performed with major London orchestras and made his Paris and New York debuts.
Composer Biography
At age seven, Billy Mayerl was enrolled at the Trinity College of Music in London, and by age nine, he was a soloist at Queen's Hall, performing Grieg's Piano Concerto.
Composer Biography
Billy Mayerl, a popular pianist and composer, achieved widespread fame in Britain through national broadcasting in the 1920s.
Composer Biography
Billy Mayerl was one of the most admired popular pianists in the UK, alongside Charlie Kunz and Winifred Atwell, but was unique among them for also being a composer.
Performer Biography
Philip Martin is currently recording the solo piano works of Billy Mayerl for Somm Recordings and is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music, London.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Billy Mayerl was captivated by early ragtime music, recalling it 'had a thrill and liveliness which captivated me,' despite his College tutors discouraging his compositions in that style.
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