The Discover series of Mid Price CDs allow customers to explore some of our lesser known composers that feature as large multi disc box sets. Alan was a complete musician – a composer, performer, teacher, and a person of extraordinary natural musicality. As a pianist one was struck by his innate rhythmic verve, a facet which indeed radiated through all his compositions – but perhaps the quality above all else that will be remembered was that which can best be described as a mezzo voce bel canto, the realisation of a choice and refined ear, and the product of a deep thinker and inner tranquillity. It is that satisfying synergy of elegant lyricism and rhythmic energy which distinguishes the keyboard works of pianist and composer Alan Richardson.