Samuel Barber’s music is most notable for its memorable sustained lyricism. His Adagio for Strings has become one of the most popular American works of all time. Barber’s music has been called “romantic”, however his technical idiom is decidedly modern. His music is hallmarked with broadly songful melodies, opulent harmonies and resplendently colourful orchestration.

Barber’s piano music span his creative career. This is the first complete recording of all of his published piano works. Recognized as a pianistic masterpiece, the Sonata is an emotionally charged and powerful composition. Daniel Pollack brings a level of unparalleled authority to his interpretation of Barber’s piano works.