This album is dedicated to the memory of George Perle, who lived from 1915 to 2009.
Performer Biography
Michael Brown is both a pianist and a composer, and his unique artistry stems from this duality.
Recording & Production
This recording was made possible with major funding from The Aaron Copland Fund for Music and support from William Schwartz and Margaret M. Hess, among others.
Composer Biography
George Perle, the composer, once told Michael Brown, the pianist, that it was a privilege to hear his music performed with such sympathy and understanding.
Composition History
Two works on this album, Classic Suite and Chansons cachées, are world premiere recordings.
Performer Biography
Michael Brown, the pianist on this album, was declared 'a young piano visionary' by The New York Times.
