The Six Preludes for piano, composed in 1991, are inspired by poems of Baudelaire and evoke images from Provence.
This album was recorded at the Vilnius Congress Hall, Lithuania, between January 16th and 20th, 2002, with the composer, Sheila Silver, present.
Sheila Silver, born in 1946, is an American composer who writes in a wide range of media, from solo instrumental works to opera and film scores.
The recording was made at 24-bit resolution, and the producer and editor was Peter Newble of K&A Productions Ltd.
Sheila Silver's musical language combines tonal and atonal elements with rhythmic complexity, creating a powerful and emotionally charged sound.
The Piano Concerto, composed in 1996, is conceived as a symphony with piano solo and explores themes of struggle and transcendence.
