George Rochberg
Piano Music,Vol 2
Evan Hirsch, pianist
Vol.2 of Rochberg's piano music is stunningly performed by Evan Hirsch. He shares the Hirsch-Pinkas Piano Duo membership with his wife, Sally Pinkas, who recorded the selections found on the 2-CD Vol. 1 (GSCD-340/2) to critical acclaim.
"We celebrate George Rochberg for his craft, poetry, and determination to melt the ice in contemporary music. . . His work reunites us with our musical heritage and provides a spiritual impetus to continue." - part of the citation given when, in 1985, Rochberg was presented the Gold Medal of Achievement of the Brandeis University Creative Arts Award.
"Hirsch's performances are technically superb and full of missionary fervour, as are Sally Pinkas' in the first volume of this series. Both installments, in fact, are strongly recommended." - Andrew Farach-Colton (Gramophone)
"This worthy series continues, now with a new, just as capable pianist. . .Evan Hirsch plays [this music] all compellingly, including the near-incomprehensible Sonata-Seria, and gets a strong recording. - J. Sullivan (American Record Guide) |
