Patrick Ozzard-Low, the composer, has a sophisticated understanding of pianistic touch and technique, and has researched 21st-century orchestral instruments.
Composer Biography
Patrick Ozzard-Low, the composer, was profoundly influenced by Jean Barraqué's Sonate pour piano at age twenty, leading him to study with Barraqué's only pupil, Bill Hopkins.
Compositional Technique
Patrick Ozzard-Low, the composer, is described as a "Janus faced modernist" who pursues forward-seeking aims through large, serious pieces with traditional titles like 'sonata' and 'concerto'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Many of Patrick Ozzard-Low's substantial compositions remain unfinished, which he prefers to describe as 'works in progress', reflecting a view of composition as integrated into life's ongoing awareness.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The music on this album aims to resolve irreconcilable dichotomies, or forces 'in opposition', through the act of composition itself, making it relevant for contemporary times.
Performer Biography
Andrew Zolinsky, the pianist on this album, is known for his unique programming and individual interpretations, bringing freshness to both contemporary and classical repertoire.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Patrick Ozzard-Low, the composer, believes his music, despite its modernist surface, hints at delicate feelings, passionate beliefs, sensuality, and personal romanticism.
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