Stefan Wolpe - Compositions for Piano (1920-1952)

David Holzman, piano


2003 Grammy Nominee: Best Solo Instrumental Performance
2003 AFIM INDIE Award Winner: Best Classical CD
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Stefan Wolpe:  Compositions for Piano (1920-1952)
David Holzman, piano


In celebration of the Wolpe Centenary (1902-2002)
Sonata No. 1 "Stehende Musik" (1925)
Battle Piece (1943-47)
The Good Spirit of a Right Cause (1942)
Adagio. Gesang, weil ich etwas Teures verlassen muss (1920)
Tango (1927)
Waltz for Merle (1952)
Zemach Suite (1939)

BRIDGE 9116

David Holzman is widely regarded as a leading authority in the performance of Stefan Wolpe's music. Holzman's latest Wolpe CD presents the American pianist's titanic new account of Battle Piece, as well as the premiere recording of Wolpe's brilliant Sonata No. 1 "Stehende Musik" (1925) - a clear progenitor of late 20th century minimalism. This CD includes extensive liner notes by Wolpe's biographer, Austin Clarkson, as well as notes by David Holzman. Also included on this special 100th anniversary CD are a wild assortment of rarely heard Wolpeana, including The Good Spirit of a Right Cause (1942); Adagio (1920); Tango (1927); Waltz for Merle (1952); and Zemach Suite (1939). This CD is a must have for fans of virtuoso piano playing.

Other Stefan Wolpe discs available on Bridge:
Stefan Wolpe Quintet with Voice, Piece in 3 Parts, Suite im Hexachord; BRIDGE 9043
Dr. Einstein's Address about Peace in the Atomic Era and Songs (1920-54); BRIDGE 9209
Music of Stefan Wolpe, Volume 4 SurPlus Ensemble; BRIDGE 9215