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Vertical Landscapes offers a fascinating review of Canadian piano music composed within four decades from the 1980s (Alexina Louie’s Music for Piano) to the 2020s (the most recent piece in the collection being Terri Hron’s Memories of Trees). The CD is titled after the two-movement cycle by the distinguished composer and pedagogue, Joan Hansen (1941-2021).
The theme of this CD is dedicated to Canadian women in music. Canadian history is reflected in a deep admiration and respect for the nature. There is a celebration of natural elements which creates strength, understanding and positive human connections...this makes a huge impact on composers. They feel a great connection with the nature, space and stars. I was exploring those emotions and I made a list of compositions which you can find on this CD.
I have chosen compositions from different provinces across Canada. The selections were made based on the database of the CMC. Each composition has a unique story and the composers came from different backgrounds, unified under a strong artistic integrity.
The other works appearing on the CD are by Maria Thompson Corley, Christine Donkin, Kristin Flores, Alice Ping Yee Ho, Melissa Hui, Linda Caitlin Smith, Ana Sokolović, and Karen Sunabacka.
With Vertical Landscapes takes you on a unique journey, which is as aesthetically satisfying as it is emotionally fulfilling.
I would like to thank the PGMaudio and Dr. Piotr Grella-Mozejko
and the following sponsors:
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Czechoslovak Society for Arts and Sciences
Mazurka Music and Art Society
Wirth Institute for Austrian and Central European Studies
The CD is available from
The Canadian Music Centre de musique canadienne
https://cmccanada.org/ / info@musiccentre.ca
PGMaudio pgmaudio@gmx.com
and will be offered for download on all major distribution and streaming platforms
A signed CD copy can be purchased directly from the artist.
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“Growing up in the Czech Republic, you are consciously or unconsciously surrounded by the music of Luboš Fišer…his compositions found their way into all spheres of the cultural life here.Upon discovering Fišer’s Piano Sonata No. V, during my conservatory years, the music immediately resonated with me and I felt as though I was beginning a conversation with a long-lost friend. His music sparks my imagination and I feel privileged to welcome listeners into this enchanting musical thriller.”
— Zuzana Šimurdová
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https://www.naxos.com/catalogue/item.asp?item_code=GP770
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This CD contains my favorite Chopin Piano Concerto in E Minor, Op. 11. The piano is accompanied by the Mazurka String Quintet which evokes a very intimate atmosphere. The concerto is a live-recordning from the Convocation Hall UofA, Edmonton, Canada.
Ballade was recorded at the Oscar Peterson Hall in Montreal, Canada.
Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor Op. 11
Ballade in G Minor, Op. 23
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Jean Chatillon est né d’une famille de musiciens en 1937, à Nicolet, au Québec. Depuis l’âge de 14 ans il commence à jouer piano et composer. En 1969 il fonda la Section Musique de l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières.
Il enseigne là pendant 12 ans. Jean Chatillon compose « Les Préludes » durant les années 1964 à 1968 dans l’atmosphère euphorique de la Révolution Tranquille.
This CD received:
Delian Society's ORPHEUS AWARD for "outstanding solo performance of new tonal music." USA
VIVACITE MONTREAL PRIZE
was awarded to Zuzana, from the Conseil des arts et des lettres, Quebec, Canada
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