Composer: William Bland
Performer: Kevin Gorman
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Bridge
Catalogue: BRIDGE9580
Release: 2023
Size: 1.25 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Piano Sonata No. 9 in F major, ‘Spring’
01. I. Vivace, con rubato a piacere
02. II. A Panther with His Head Turning to the Left (Love Is in the Air)
03. III. Flowers – 1. Lilacs
04. III. Flowers – 2. Peonies, for My Father, Keith
05. III. Flowers – 3. Apple Blossoms
06. III. Flowers – 4. Honeysuckle and Mock Orange
07. III. Flowers – 5. Two Roses A Rose for My Mother, Edith; and A Provence Rose
08. IV. “Regard” on the Painting “The Peaceable Kingdom (No. 2)” by Edward Hicks, in the Form of a Fantasia on Two Themes of J.S. Bach
09. Nouveau Rag
Piano Sonata No. 10 in E minor
10. I. Etude Fantaisie / Berceuse
11. II. Charleston
12. III. Nocturne
13. IV. Waltz
Bridge Records is pleased to issue the second volume of American pianist Kevin Gorman’s survey of William Bland’s 24 Piano Sonatas. Volume One of this series received high praise for both the originality of Bland’s music, and Gorman’s stunning performances. Volume 2 presents the premiere recordings of Sonata No. 9 in F Major “Spring”, and Sonata No. 10 in e minor. Also included is William Bland’s most frequently recorded composition, “Nouveau Rag”. “The range of expressive tools is vast. It’s grand music, with grand playing too from Gorman. It is fervently to be hoped that this series continues.” -Colin Clarke, Fanfare