Spectrum is an exciting and innovative collection of newly commissioned works for solo piano by composers all resident in Great Britain. This remarkable set of pieces presents a unique introduction to the world of contemporary music for all pianists, both amateur and professional. The volume reflects the wide range of compositional trends apparent in new music today. Jazz-inspired or experimental, delicately atmospheric or glitteringly colourful, tonal or rhythmically complex, the pieces in this collection offer a range of moods and sound-worlds to suit all players. Eleanor Alberga: If the Silver Bird could speak; David Bedford: Toccata; Diana Burrell: Constellations; Philip Cashian: Landscape; Brian Elias: Moto Perpetuo; Michael Finnissy: Yvaropera 5; Graham Fitkin: SAZZ; Michael Zev Gordon: Far Away; Jonathan Harvey: ff; Alun Hoddinot: Dark March; Gabriel Jackson: Memorial Blues (for Phyllis Hyman); Stephen Montague: Mira; Anthony Payne: Song Without End; Roger Redgate: trace; Jeremy Dale Roberts: Stele for John Lambert; Edwin Roxburgh: Moonscape; Timothy Salter: Lutie's Arabesque; David Sawer: Diversion; Howard Skempton: Cantilena for piano; Andrew Toovey: Still
ReviewsThis excellent volume of intriguing new literature contains a wealth of music for investigation * Clavier *
Indispensable * EPTA Piano Journal *
...first-class research volume. * Classical Piano *
An unmissable investment * Music Teacher *
This is an innovative and exciting publication of 20 works by composers all living in the UK. A great service to contemporary music for which they [the AB] ought to be congratulated. * MIA *
Book InformationISBN 9781854728715
Author Thalia MyersPage Count 72
Imprint Associated Board of the Royal Schools of MusicPublisher Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Weight(grams) 257g
Dimensions(mm) 307mm * 228mm * 5mm