Composer(s): Hersch, Fred
Ensemble(s): Gramercy Trio
Label: Naxos
Series: American Classics
Genre: Chamber Music; Instrumental
Period: Contemporary
Catalogue No: 8.559366
Barcode: 0636943936627
Release Date: 10/2007

HERSCH, F.: Concert Music (2001-06)

Award-winning jazz pianist and composer Fred Hersch is one of the most important creative musicians in the world today. This is the first recorded collection of his throughcomposed concert works. It features the epic, virtuosic 24 Variations on a Bach Chorale and the deeply romantic Lyric Piece for Trio. Also included are two short sets of piano character pieces (including the stunning Nocturne for the Left Hand Alone) and the poignant Tango Bittersweet for cello and piano.

Tracklist

Hersch, Fred
Paremski, Natasha (piano)
1 No. 1. Nocturne for Left Hand Alone (for Sophia) 05:04
Paremski, Natasha (piano)
2 No. 2. Little Spinning Song (for Penny) 00:52
Paremski, Natasha (piano)
3 No. 3. Chorinho (Study in Thirds and Sixths) (for Spike) 02:34
Paremski, Natasha (piano)
McMillen, Blair (piano)
4 24 Variations on a Bach Chorale 25:55
McMillen, Blair (piano)
Gramercy Trio (Ensemble)
5 Lyric Piece 11:32
Gramercy Trio (Ensemble)
Lawson, Dorothy (cello)
Hersch, Fred (piano)
6 Tango Bittersweet 07:03
Lawson, Dorothy (cello)
Hersch, Fred (piano)
McMillen, Blair (piano)
7 No. 1. Four-Part Slow Drag 03:02
McMillen, Blair (piano)
8 No. 2. The "Last Call" Waltz 02:31
McMillen, Blair (piano)
9 No. 3. The Bowery Rag 02:26
McMillen, Blair (piano)

Total Playing Time: 01:00:59