Joel Hastings was designated an 'audience favorite' by a reporter after his performance at the 10th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.
Critical Reception
In 1921, Alfred J. Swan wrote in The Musical Times that Roger-Ducasse successfully combined 'colour and solidity' and possessed 'abundantly rich imagination, clear and deep thought, graceful and precise workmanship, and unerring taste.'
Composer Biography
Roger-Ducasse was a close friend of Claude Debussy and orchestrated several of Debussy's works, including the Rhapsodie for saxophone, after Debussy's death.
Performer Biography
Joel Hastings, the pianist on this album, was a Canadian-born winner of the 8th International Web Concert Hall Competition and the International Bach Competition.
Recording & Production
This album includes world premiere recordings of some of Jean Roger-Ducasse's piano works.
Composer Biography
Jean Roger-Ducasse, the composer, studied at the Paris Conservatoire and joined the composition class of Gabriel Fauré in 1896.
Composition History
The Barcarolle No. 1 by Roger-Ducasse was written for performance on either piano or harp and was partially intended as a showpiece for the Érard concert harp.
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