Paús often creates a 'harmonic' character in his music through dense, compact vertical chords, sometimes with six or eight notes and many accidentals, disregarding functional harmony.
Composer Biography
Ramón Paús, the composer, trained in Barcelona, Boston, Paris, and Lyon, and is a multifaceted musician who writes for piano, guitar, orchestra, film, and jazz.
Performer Biography
Eduardo Fernández, the pianist on this album, is considered one of the best pianists of his generation, known for the depth and maturity of his interpretations.
Performer Biography
Eduardo Fernández has performed in internationally renowned concert venues worldwide and was awarded the Spanish National Radio Culture Prize in 2016.
Compositional Technique
The composer's piano works frequently evoke jazz and include poetic, sometimes enigmatic, expressive indications that act as an emotional script.
Compositional Technique
Paús's piano music often features a juxtaposition of short ideas rather than conventional forms, creating a free-flowing musical discourse.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Ramón Paús aims to write good music, free from generic or functional restrictions, following his musical sensibility and rejecting trends.
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