Stephen Gosling performs solo piano works by John Zorn, 3 impressionistic pieces in the tradition of Debussy and Ravel paying tribute to legendary ballet dancer Nijinsky, to author Novalis who is credited with inventing the prose poem, and 3rd century poet Nossis, and a duo for piano & violin with Chris Otto inspired by the art of Hilma af Klint and the writings of Sigmund Freud.
Format: CD Condition: New Released: 2019 Country: USA Packaging: Digipack Recorded at Oktaven Studios, in New York, on February 17th and 18th, 2019 by Ryan Streber.
"Featuring the fabulous virtuoso pianist Stephen Gosling, Encomia is a collection of tributes to many of Zorn's musical heroes.The first Book of Preludes consists of three impressionistic pieces in the tradition of Debussy and Ravel that pay tribute to the legendary ballet dancer Nijinsky, the author Novalis who is credited with inventing the prose poem, and the Hellenistic 3rd century poet Nossis.
Encomia, is a suite of tributes to five of Zorn's musical heroes that run the gamut of styles from minimalism to maximalism. Violinist Chris Otto joins Stephen Gosling for the final piece, a new composition for violin and piano inspired by the art of Hilma af Klint and the writings of Sigmund Freud. A remarkable program of some of the most beautiful music Zorn has ever written passionately performed by two long-time Zorn associates."-Tzadik
Includes a 24 page color booklet with information and sections of the score.