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Giants in the Land
Ian Holtham, piano
Here was sung the first songs,
here was breathed the message of the sun - in those days there were giants in the land. There was also magic in the air. Recorded in Melba Hall at the University of Melbourne, this world premiere recording finds Melbourne pianist Ian Holtham performing a selection of recent Australian contemporary piano works, including those by Brenton Broadstock, Linda Kouvaras, Stephen Ingham, Stuart Greenbaum, Johanna Selleck and Christine McCombe. Press quotes:
“offers the listener many contrasting 'landscapes' to enjoy ... This CD is remarkable for its sustained pianistic virtuosity and the depth, complexity and variety of the compositions.”
— Elizabeth Scarlett, ArtStreams “Ian Holtham plays ... with taste and admirable musicianship ... the disc is highly recommended.”— Peter Larsen, 3MBS FM Libretto “This release demonstrates the sheer artistic innovation and diversity of six Australian composers ... fascinating repertoire.”— Ron Payne, Music Teacher Magazine “an excellent program of Australian piano music”— Tony Way, The Age - Green Guide “a brilliant cross-section of Australian contemporary piano works”— New Classics, UK Audio previews:
Giants in the Land (Broadstock) download
Long Flat Blues (Ingham) download
But I want the harmonica (Greenbaum) download Track Listing:
Giants in the Land (Brenton Broadstock)
Recantations (Johanna Selleck) Secrets of the Amphitheatre (Linda Kouvaras) Songs of Truth and Loneliness (Christine McCombe) New Roads, Old Destinations (Stuart Greenbaum) Long Flat Blues (Stephen Ingham) But I want the harmonica (Stuart Greenbaum) Dying of the Light (Brenton Broadstock) Catalogue Number: MD3239
Price: AU$26.00
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In 1999 Prof Holtham was invited to become the inaugural Head of Studies at the Australian National Academy of Music - a position he held for a year in addition to his position at the University of Melbourne. He is one of the most distinguished and highly regarded pianists and pedagogues in Australia and his performances of the great Classical and Romantic repertoire have played to packed houses and rave reviews for many years.
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