Christopher Guild -12 Preludes and Fugues for solo piano -DIVINE ART CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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12 Pr?ludien und Fugen für Klavier

01. "Pr?ludium Nr. 1 B-Dur (Allegro ritmico)"

02. "Fuge Nr. 1 B-Dur (Allegretto con energia)"

03. "Pr?ludium Nr. 2 H-Dur (Grave)"

04. "Fuge Nr. 2 H-Dur (Allegro non troppo, leggiero)"

05. "Pr?ludium Nr. 3 E-Dur (Allegretto non troppo)"

06. "Fuge Nr. 3 E-Dur (Allegro moderato)"

07. "Pr?ludium Nr. 4 A-Dur (Largo)"

08. "Fuge Nr. 4 A-Dur (Introducing "The animals went in two by two") (Allegro con spirito)"

09. "Pr?ludium Nr. 5 Fis-Dur (Allegretto grazioso)"

10. "Fuge Nr. 5 Fis-Dur (Allegretto non troppo)"

11. "Pr?ludium Nr. 6 G-Dur (Meditation über Hugh MacDiarmids O Jesu parvule) (Largo)"

12. "Fuge Nr. 6 G-Dur (Choralvorspiel "Wie sch?n leuchtet der Morgenstern") (Andante moderato)"

13. "Pr?ludium Nr. 7 C-Dur (Lacrimoso, quasi improvisando)"

14. "Fuge Nr. 7 C-Dur (Allegro)"

15. "Pr?ludium Nr. 8 F-Dur (With apologies to the 1635 Scottish psalter) (Solenne)"

16. "Fuge Nr. 8 F-Dur (Allegretto ritmico)"

17. "Pr?ludium Nr. 9 D-Dur (Allegretto, insouciant, poco rubato)"

18. "Fuge Nr. 9 D-Dur (Con energia, non troppo allegro)"

19. "Pr?ludium Nr. 10 Es-Dur (Lento)"

20. "Fuge Nr. 10 Es-Dur (Risoluto)"

21. "Pr?ludium Nr. 11 As-Dur (Andante tenebroso)"

22. "Fuge Nr. 11 Gis-Dur (über Johnnie Cope) (Alla breve)"

23. "Pr?ludium Nr. 12 Des-Dur (Largo misterioso)"

24. "Fuge Nr. 12 Cis-Dur (Andante moderato)"

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Dr. David Charles Johnson (27 October 1942 in Edinburgh - 30 March 2009 in Edinburgh) was a Scottish composer and a scholar of 18th-century Scottish music. Johnson was 'an internationally recognized scholar' whose work significantly contributed to rediscovering and redefining 18th-century Scottish music within it's historical context. His research focused on the music and social life of lowland Scotland during the 18th century, exploring influences, tastes, and key musical figures of the era. Johnson's 12 Preludes and Fugues are among the few significant pieces he composed for the piano, alongside a five-minute Sonata. Written in the early to mid-1990s and published in 1995, these compositions are notable for their unique blend of sound, reminiscent of 20th-century composers like Hindemith or Prokofiev, while incorporating elements such as quotations from Bach and references to Hugh MacDiarmid's work. They also feature direct quotations of popular tunes like 'Johnny Cope' and 'The Animals Went Marching Two by Two', infused with a distinct Scottish flavor. The thematic backbone of the suite is borrowed from Aberdonian composer Shaun Dillon, using the Scots-Gaelic word bheatha, 'life', represented musically by the notes B-flat, B, E, A. Johnson masterfully employs this motif to form a tone row, guiding the keys across the 12 works in the suite, making his Preludes and Fugues a unique and distinguished addition to Scottish piano music. Christopher Guild is making waves on the international music scene for his exceptional work with British, particularly Scottish, piano music. He has recorded numerous albums for esteemed labels such as Toccata Classics, Piano Classics, and Champs Hill Records, featuring works by renowned composers like Ronald Stevenson, Francis George Scott, and Bernard van Dieren. His upcoming recording for Divine Art marks another milestone in his career, further solidifying his reputation as a prominent interpreter of British piano repertoire.

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DDX21124

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