Bernard Rands's (b. 1934) output for piano draws influences from varied sources, though it eschews the tendency of postmodernism to treat all musics and all styles as equally valid. Rather, Rands aims at homogeneity, at the integration of a craftsman, at music borne of both the heart and the mind. The centerpiece of the present recording is the set of twelve Preludes (2007), with the program spanning a half-century of Rands's work. The performances are by two of the leading figures in the contemporary piano world.
Reviews:
“The Preludes are impressive and well worth the price of admission. They make a well-written commentary on their models and supply a fresh alternative to them. Pianists should take note.” - American Record Guide
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Robert Levin & Ursula Oppens, pianos
Tre Espressioni (1960)
Ursula Oppens, piano
Espressione IV (1964)
Robert Levin & Ursula Oppens, pianos
Memo 5 (1975)
Ursula Oppens, piano
Preludes (2007)
Robert Levin, piano
Impromptu (2010)
Ursula Oppens, piano
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