Album from Tom Poster

Light and Shadows is the major new album by internationally acclaimed British pianist Tom Poster. Lauded for his outstanding artistry and versatility, lyrical tone and sensitivity, Tom Poster is recognised as one of the busiest pianists of his generation. Described as ‘a marvel’ by The Herald, this remarkable new disc clearly provides evidence of his virtuosic mastery, control and musicianship, confirming his reputation as one of the UK’s leading and most exciting pianists.

Intent on achieving a balanced musical life, Poster manages a busy career as a soloist, chamber musician and self-described ‘occasional composer’, seeing him work with some of the UK’s most celebrated soloists, chamber groups and orchestras as well as featuring on soundtracks to some of Britain's most popular films including the recent Oscar-winning The Theory of Everything. Having established a wealth of praise from recitals, radio broadcasts and concerto appearances, this new disc securely places him at the forefront of the classical music scene.

Track Listing

• Piano Sonata No. 15 in D Major, Op. 28 ?Pastoral?: I Allegro
• Piano Sonata No. 15 in D Major, Op. 28 ?Pastoral?: II Andante
• Piano Sonata No. 15 in D Major, Op. 28 ?Pastoral? - vivac: III Scherzo, Allegro vivace
• Piano Sonata No. 15 in D Major, Op. 28 ?Pastoral?: IV Rondo, Allegro ma non troppo
• Waldszenen, Op. 82: I Eintritt
• Waldszenen, Op. 82: II J?ger auf der Lauer
• Waldszenen, Op. 82: III Einsame Blumen
• Waldszenen, Op. 82: IV Verrufene Stelle
• Waldszenen, Op. 82: V Freundliche Landschaft
• Waldszenen, Op. 82: VI Herberge
• Waldszenen, Op. 82: VII Vogel als Prophet
• Waldszenen, Op. 82: VIII Jagdlied
• Waldszenen, Op. 82: IX Abschied
• Piano Sonata No. 2 in B Flat Minor, Op. 35 ?Funeral March?: I Grave, Doppio movimento
• Piano Sonata No. 2 in B Flat Minor, Op. 35 ?Funeral March?: II Scherzo
• Piano Sonata No. 2 in B Flat Minor, Op. 35 ?Funeral March?: III Marche fun?bre, Lento
• Piano Sonata No. 2 in B Flat Minor, Op. 35 ?Funeral March?: IV Finale, Presto
• Narodil se Kristus P?n, JW 8/20

Additional Details

Label: Edition Records

Genre: Classical

Run Time: 40 mins

Release Date: 06/02/17

UPC: 5065001530661