Some of Franz Reizenstein's early works, including pieces on this album, were written under the pseudonym 'Frank Rayston'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Franz Reizenstein, the composer, strongly believed in giving young musicians opportunities to play contemporary music during their early training.
Composition History
The 1952 pieces on this album were written for the 60th birthday of Bernard de Nevers and published as part of the 'Five by Ten' series, edited by Alec Rowley.
Compositional Technique
The 1952 pieces are presented in increasing difficulty, ranging from Grade One to Grade Five level, to aid inexperienced players.
Compositional Technique
One of the pieces, 'Study in Accidentals', showcases Franz Reizenstein's tendency for constantly shifting tonality, with its theme undergoing many excursions into foreign keys.
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