Stewart Goodyear's recording of his own transcription of Tchaikovsky's 'The Nutcracker' was chosen by the New York Times as one of the best classical music recordings of 2015.
Performer Biography
Stewart Goodyear, the pianist on this album, is described as a "phenomenon" by the Los Angeles Times and "one of the best pianists of his generation" by the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Sono Luminus Studios in Boyce, VA, USA, across two sessions in May and November 2016.
Performer Biography
Stewart Goodyear has performed with many major orchestras worldwide, including the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, and Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Performer Biography
Stewart Goodyear has performed all 32 Beethoven Piano Sonatas in a single day at multiple venues.
Album & Artwork
The album's program notes compare Ravel's piano sound world to a chocolaterie, where each piece offers a different, unexpected 'taste'.
Performer Biography
Stewart Goodyear is also a composer and improviser, having been commissioned by orchestras and chamber music organizations.
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