- Terry Riley
The Piano Works
- Associated Music Publishers Inc (World)
Programme Note
Note:
In an extensive — and at times humourous and eloquent — foreword, the composer tells the story of his journey from humble piano lessons to masterpieces and an unfathomable influence. A selection of facsimiles of Riley's handwritten scores is included.
The pianist Sarah Cahill provides introductory performance notes for each piece.
Contents:
• Be kind to one another (Rag)
• The heaven ladder book 7
Misha's bear dance
Venus in 94
Ragtempus fugatis
Fandango on the heaven ladder
Simone's lullaby
• Keyboard study no. 1
• Keyboard study no. 2
• Two pieces for piano
• The philosopher's hand
• The walrus in memoriam
In an extensive — and at times humourous and eloquent — foreword, the composer tells the story of his journey from humble piano lessons to masterpieces and an unfathomable influence. A selection of facsimiles of Riley's handwritten scores is included.
The pianist Sarah Cahill provides introductory performance notes for each piece.
Contents:
• Be kind to one another (Rag)
• The heaven ladder book 7
Misha's bear dance
Venus in 94
Ragtempus fugatis
Fandango on the heaven ladder
Simone's lullaby
• Keyboard study no. 1
• Keyboard study no. 2
• Two pieces for piano
• The philosopher's hand
• The walrus in memoriam