We
have enjoyed our copy of this 1998 release for years, but for some
time it has not appeared to be in print. That is why we were
delighted to see Aaron
Copland: Music for Two Pianos;
Centaur CRC 2405 listed in the April 2012 catalog of HBDirect.com
under new releases. CentaurRecords.com, ArkivMusic.com and
Amazon.com are also among the music sites which sell the disc new.
Nyaho/Garcia Duo
“The Nyaho/Garcia
Duo brings to life the exciting world of music for two pianos and
piano duet. This duo, known for its energetic and compelling
performances, specializes in both the standard repertoire and newly
composed works.”
“The two pianists bring their own rich
cultural backgrounds to their repertoire, exploring the fascinating
music of composers of African or Hispanic heritage... music that in
many cases is otherwise neglected, but which flowers in their hands.
The duo similarly sheds welcome light on the works of women
composers, American composers, and contemporary composers.
“In
November 1998, Nyaho and Garcia released their first compact disc
recording of the complete transcriptions of Aaron Copland for two
pianos for Centaur Records. Classical Magazine wrote then that the
duo, 'form a perfect match in their style of playing, their tone, and
in their genuine feeling for and understanding of the Copland
pieces... This CD will be the standard against which any future
performances of these dances will be measured.'
“The CD's
'Variations on a Shaker Melody' was named in April, 2001 by author
Ronald Blythe as one of the ten selections he would have with him if
stranded on a desrt isle, on BBC's popular Desert Island Disc
program.”
[Dr. William Chapman Nyaho (b. 1958) is featured at AfriClassical.com. His
performance website is http://www.nyaho.com/
and he has a Facebook Page.]
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