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1 of 41 tracks have a preview · 6 works · 78:02
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Red Hot RhapsodiesSonny Chua 3 movements8:12
- 1 Transylvanian Romp (for Michael) 1:57
- 2 Siesta 3:50
- 3 Jamaican Fumble 2:25
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GenesisSonny Chua 5 movements9:11
- 4 The Beginning 2:08
- 5 The Fruit 2:15
- 6 The Rain 1:18
- 7 The Lamb 2:06
- 8 The Coat 1:24
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Scenes of ChildhoodSonny Chua 14 movements29:46
- 9 Fortress March (marcia) 1:05
- 10 Astral Air (aria) 2:14
- 11 Dungeon Master (nocturne) 3:04
- 12 Midnight Snack (scherzo) 1:04
- 13 Death by Pasta (tarantella) 2:07
- 14 Around the World in 2 minutes... or less (bagatelle) 1:57
- 15 Nightwalker (nocturne) 2:11
- 16 Stop that! (theme and variations) 2:19
- 17 The Hunt (nocturne) 2:22
- 18 The Last Voyage (nocturne) 3:16
- 19 Calling (marcia) 1:06
- 20 Vision (dirge) 2:02
- 21 Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum (jig) 2:25
- 22 Rodeo (rondo) 2:34
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Assorted FairiesSonny Chua 15 movements14:22
- 23 twinkling fairy :58
- 24 flapping fairy :37
- 25 dizzy fairy :51
- 26 cuckoo fairy :46
- 27 lonely fairy 1:12
- 28 dripping fairy :40
- 29 slimy fairy 1:01
- 30 funky fairy :47
- 31 morning fairy – not! 1:26
- 32 hysterical fairy :27
- 33 airy fairy 1:03
- 34 jiggling fairy :47
- 35 nagging fairy :26
- 36 fishy fairy 1:10
- 37 twirling fairy 2:11
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SonatinaSonny Chua 3 movements9:58
- 38 Preludio – fanfare (for Elizabeth) 3:55
- 39 Intermezzo – angel (for Amy) 2:15
- 40 Rondo – night dance 3:48
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41 Theme & 12 Deviations Sonny Chua 6:33
Chua’s music is equally acclaimed by performers, teachers and students, and is heard regularly in examinations, competitions and music festivals. It communicates provocatively on several levels, stimulating wit, humour and imagination in audiences of all ages.
Works on this album include a suite of three feisty rhapsodic dances and a Sonatina commissioned by the Victoria Music Teachers’ Association (Australia) to mark its 70th year in 1998.
In the artist’s words
The music on this album seeks to communicate provocatively on several levels, stimulating the wit and imagination in audiences of all ages and all sorts. Through various styles of expression, with overt and subversive references to traditional and contemporary culture, this compilation of little piano pieces explores the playfulness, gracefulness and exhilaration in music.
Reviews
Chua's work is an invigorating mix of styles ranging from the classic to modern jazz, each a refreshing musical experience. ★★★★
delightful recital
dazzling, sometimes whimsical, sometimes wicked, often hilarious ... pretty much a must have
irreverently tongue-in-cheek ... The title work is a hoot.
most enjoyable ... students should be excited and encouraged in their piano studies by this album.
interesting in conception as well as highly entertaining
Refreshingly written in an accessible attractive and 'hip' language, this music inspires
skilfully crafted, conveying a myriad styles and the playing is crisp and clear with a lovely range of dynamics.
Artists
Sonny Chua
piano
Sonny Chua’s music assimilates seemingly incongruous ideas across a broad palette, drawing on classical, pop, jazz, rock, folk and techno influences with playful invention.
Digital booklet
Digital booklet Notes, texts and credits — read online or download the PDF Download the PDFPerformers
- Sonny Chua · piano
Technical credits
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Credit
Brett Kiteley
Martina Beilharz
Midnight Editions
Details
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Total playing time
- 78 minutes 2 seconds
- Release date
- 18 Jul 2000
- Categories
- Australian, Classical, Keyboard
- Musical work copyright
- © 2000 Move Records
- Sound recording copyright
- ℗ 2000 Move Records
- Catalogue
- MD 3230
- EAN
- 9314574323023
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