Bernhard Lang, an Austrian composer, uses repetitive patterns from Pop and Electronic music, subtly modulating and continuously changing colors.
Performer Biography
Roman Rofalski studied classical piano at the University for Music, Theater and Media in Hannover, Germany, and later pursued a Jazz Master's degree in New York City.
Performer Biography
Roman Rofalski, the pianist and composer on this album, constantly seeks new challenges and experiments with various styles, aiming to remove artificial boundaries between Classical Music and improvised Modern Jazz.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Nikolai Kapustin, a Russian composer, combines the virtuosity of a concert pianist with the groove and tonal language of Jazz, blending written-out improvisations, traditional Jazz, progressive Pop, and cues from Shostakovich.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in February 2017 at Landesmusikakademie Wolfenbüttel and features a Schimmel K280 Concert Grand piano.
Album & Artwork
The Kapustin Project explores modern piano playing and the intersections of composed and improvised music.
Compositional Technique
Frederic Rzewski's Piano Piece No. 4 combines American modernism with folk themes and monumental soundscapes.
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