Listen & tracks
5 works · 61:45
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Twelve-tone pieces for childrenOtto Joachim 12 movements8:02
- 1 Plastic Soldier :26
- 2 March 1:22
- 3 Timmy, the Dog 1:21
- 4 Gossip 1:09
- 5 King Neptune :24
- 6 I am Tired :39
- 7 Bless you :22
- 8 Full Moon :40
- 9 Snowy Morning :25
- 10 Catch :22
- 11 Caught (or almost) :24
- 12 Mirror Canon :28
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Twelve Short Piano Pieces, Op. 83Ernst Krenek 12 movements19:34
- 13 Dancing Toys 1:03
- 14 Peaceful Mood 1:39
- 15 Walking on a Stormy Day :53
- 16 The Moon Rises 2:29
- 17 Little Chessmen :54
- 18 A Boat, Slowly Sailing 2:27
- 19 Streamliner 1:01
- 20 Glass Figures 1:17
- 21 The Sailing Boat, Reflected in the Pond 2:17
- 22 On the High Mountains 1:24
- 23 Bells in the Fog 2:35
- 24 Indian-Summer Day 1:35
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Escenas Poéticas, Book 1Enrique Granados 3 movements7:57
- 25 Berceuse 3:53
- 26 Eva y Walter 2:29
- 27 Danza de la Rosa 1:35
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Escenas Poéticas, Book 2Enrique Granados 4 movements12:43
- 28 Recuerdo de países lejanos 2:15
- 29 El Ángel de los claustros 4:35
- 30 Canción de Margarita 1:47
- 31 Sueños del poeta 4:06
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Wiener Sonatina No. 2 in A majorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart 4 movements13:29
- 32 i. Allegro 3:21
- 33 ii. Allegretto (Minuet and Trio) 3:14
- 34 iii. Adagio 2:46
- 35 iv. Allegro 4:08
In this first solo album, Katherine explores lesser-known works by Otto Joachim, Ernst Krenek, Mozart and Granados. Drawn from her university lecturing and piano teaching, the recordings offer carefully shaped interpretations of repertoire that is too often hurried past. A few of the Mozart and Granados pieces appear in intermediate exam syllabuses at home and abroad, while the Krenek and Joachim sets are frequently used to introduce twelve-tone technique to upper secondary and early tertiary students.
Every piece of music has a story to share, and performers owe each work their full attention. Modelling remains one of the strongest ways to teach. The album is meant to encourage piano teachers, their students and other pianists to give these pieces the performances they deserve.
Katherine Day can also be heard on other Move albums with soprano Shu-Cheen Yu and low flautist Peter Sheridan, and on recordings for ABC Classic FM and 3MBS FM.
In the artist’s words
This album of piano music was born out of the challenges I faced in my teaching practice. While teaching exam pieces, I found that students lacked access to truly great recordings of certain works. Performers often seemed to view these pieces as “lesser” works and therefore gave them less attention. However, I believe that every piece of music deserves to be played with passion and artistry. This album aims to provide beautiful recordings of these often-overlooked works, giving them a greater chance of being performed and appreciated around the world.
Similarly, when teaching serial composition to high school students, I turned to the miniatures of Otto Joachim and Ernst Krenek as exemplary works. Yet, I found myself dissatisfied with any available recordings, often resorting to demonstrating the pieces myself during lectures. This led me to explore complete works and record this collection of music.
In this album, I have strived to capture the essence of each piece and tell its unique story. I have given my all to tone colour, pedalling, phrasing, and voicing, treating each piece as if it were the greatest work by the greatest composer. I wanted to avoid the “just get through it” attitude so prevalent in many recordings and the harsh, brutalist sound often applied to 20th-century music.
Every piece of music has a story to share, and I believe it is our duty as performers to give our all to every piece we play. Modelling is the most effective way to educate our students. With this album, I hope to inspire piano teachers, their students, and other pianists to create exceptional recordings of works that deserve more recognition.
Reviews
Poulenc’s ‘Nocturne No.8’ was performed by Day with incredible sensitivity and control. ... Day effortlessly conjured a kaleidoscope of magical sounds at the piano ...
Artists
Katherine Day
piano
One of the most versatile pianists of her generation, pianist Katherine Day is in demand as a soloist, orchestral pianist, chamber musician, arranger, repetiteur, and art song collaborator.
Enrique Granados
composer
Enrique Granados was born in Lérida in 1867. He studied the piano and composition in Barcelona and then in Paris, returning to Barcelona in 1889, and won distinction as a pianist and popularity in Spain with his zarzuelas and piano music.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
composer
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era. He wrote over 600 works, many of them pinnacles of symphonic, concertante, chamber, piano, operatic and choral music, and remains among the most enduringly popular of classical composers.
Otto Joachim
composer
Ernst Krenek
composer
Digital booklet
Digital booklet Notes, texts and credits — read online or download the PDF Download the PDFPerformers
- Katherine Day · piano
Technical credits
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Recording Engineer
Martin Wright
Vaughan McAlley
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Editing Engineer
Martin Wright
Vaughan McAlley
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Mastering Engineer
Martin Wright
Vaughan McAlley
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Credit
Luke Shiell
Details
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Total playing time
- 61 minutes 45 seconds
- Release date
- 14 Feb 2024
- Category
- Classical
- Musical work copyright
- © 2024 Katherine Day
- Sound recording copyright
- ℗ 2024 Move Records
- Catalogue
- MCD 655
- EAN
- 9314574065527
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