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Theme and Deviations
The Piano Music of Sonny Chua
The prolific Australian composer / pianist Sonny Chua performs a thrilling selection of his popular works, including the Sonatina (an exhilarating exercise in revelry), the subversively charming Assorted Fairies and Theme and 12 Deviations - a wickedly hilarious and dazzling set of 'variations-to-end-all-variations' on Chopsticks.
Chua's music is equally acclaimed by performers, teachers and students and is heard regularly in examinations, competitions and music festivals. His music communicates provocatively on several levels; stimulating the wit, humour and imagination in audiences of all ages. Press quotes:
“delightful recital”
— Neville Chohn, OzArts Review “dazzling, sometimes whimsical, sometimes wicked, often hilarious ... pretty much a must have”— 2MBS FM “irreverently tongue-in-cheek ... The title work is a hoot.”— Sophie Saxe-Lehrman, The West Australian “most enjoyable ... students should be excited and encouraged in their piano studies by this album.”— Amanda Watson, ASME Journal “interesting in conception as well as highly entertaining”— Bill Hoffmann, Canberra Times “Chua's work is an invigorating mix of styles ranging from the classic to modern jazz, each a refreshing musical experience. RATING: 4 out of 5 stars”— Chris Copas, The Star “Refreshingly written in an accessible attractive and 'hip' language, this music inspires”— Australian Music Teacher Magazine “skilfully crafted, conveying a myriad styles and the playing is crisp and clear with a lovely range of dynamics.”— Barbara Hebden, Sunday Mail Audio preview:
Theme & 12 deviations download Track Listing:
Red Hot Rhapsodies (1997)
Genesis (1993) Scenes of Childhood (1992) Assorted Fairies (1996) Sonatina (1998) Theme & 12 Deviations (1990) (over 41 tracks in all) Catalogue Number: MD3230
Price: AU$26.00
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Sonny began improvising soon after being introduced to the piano at the age of 8. Disovering how to compose independently, he explored freely in many musical directions. His music reveals an accumulation and assimilation of seemingly incongruous ideas, displying the use of a broad palette, with myriad influences from classical, pop, jazz, rock, folk to "techno" music.
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