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Chris Newman - Piano Sonatas Nos. 1, 4, 6 & 10

World Première Recordings

Michael Finnissy (piano)

Chris Newman - Piano Sonatas Nos. 1, 4, 6 & 10
Finnissy clearly believes in its worth; his performances have exactly the muscularity and aggressive edge that seem part and parcel of Newman's aesthetic.

Chris Newman - Piano Sonatas Nos. 1, 4, 6 & 10

World Première Recordings

Michael Finnissy (piano)

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Finnissy clearly believes in its worth; his performances have exactly the muscularity and aggressive edge that seem part and parcel of Newman's aesthetic.

About

Chris Newman is a contemporary composer, painter, author and performance artist living in Berlin. This is the first recording of his Piano Sonatas, performed by renowned British piano virtuoso and composer Michael Finnissy. Newman and Finnissy have been collaborators for over 25 years, ensuring definitive performances.

Contents and tracklist

I. —
Track length3:32
II. The Dinosaurs Roamed the Planes in Herds
Track length3:20
III. —
Track length4:15
I. Adagio
Track length4:05
II. Andantino
Track length2:52
III. Adagio
Track length5:38
I. —
Track length10:26
II. —
Track length13:20

Awards and reviews

26th June 2009

Finnissy clearly believes in its worth; his performances have exactly the muscularity and aggressive edge that seem part and parcel of Newman's aesthetic.
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