Michael Kieran Harvey is one of the foremost interpreters of contemporary piano music of his generation. A champion of Australian music and himself a composer, he regularly commissions new Australian music and has performed Australian music with Australia's leading contemporary music ensembles and orchestras. This recording presents some of Australia's cutting edge piano music - bold and experimental, but also increasingly lyrical, was nominated for the 2005 ARIA awards.

"I have developed close relationships with all the composers involved over the years. They represent an exciting younger generation of Australian composers. All are developing ways to address the question of fine art music and technology and acoustic instruments in this new century. They display an irresistable energy which in performance is communicated to a broad range of ages." Michael Kieran Harvey

“In years to come, the current era may well be seen as a golden age for Australian piano composition .. For sheer virtuosity, and for bringing out the best in an entire generation of Australian composers, there are few who can match Harvey.”

— Martin Buzacott, Limelight

“Cultural cringe should turn to awe after hearing this selection...It's a collection that shows off, but why shouldn't it? Both the performer and composers deserve to”

— Jodie McLeod, Sydney Morning Herald

“Harvey's playing displays a mature beauty, both ragged and sublime, as these works are brought wonderfully to life. A superb Australian recording. Highly recommended.”

— Dean Merlino, Readings Books & Music

Tim Dargaville's Negra I "quick" download

Kate Neal's Rabid Bay (2004) download

Nigel Westlake - Piano Sonata
Lawrence Whiffin - Sonata for Piano, Mechanical Mirrors
Kate Tempany - The Promise of Water
Tim Dargaville - Negra I for piano solo
Michael Kieran Harvey - Pink Nautilus (2003)
Carl Vine - Rash (1997)
Kate Neal - Rabid Bay