NYMAN: The piano concerto

Nyman Band & Orchestra

MNRCD 115

MGV (Musique à Grand Vitesse) was commissioned by the Lille Festival, France. It was first performed on 26 September 1993 for the inauguration of the TGV North-European line. The rhythm, melody, harmony, motives and texture are constantly changing, making it one of the most exciting and inspiring pieces Michael Nyman has written. Leading international choreographer Christopher Wheeldon was gripped by MGV's energy, dynamism and emotion. He was so inspired that he made new choreography to the music of MGV for The Royal Ballet in 2006, later revived in 2009.
A wonderfully powerful and evocative score, The Piano Concerto is based entirely on material selected from the soundtrack for Jane Campion's film The Piano. It is a single movement work in four phases. Three of them feature 18th and 19th century popular Scottish song tunes, which formed the basis of Ada's music in the film.
Personnel: Michael Nyman Band, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (MGV); Kathryn Stott (piano), Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (The Piano Concerto); Michael Nyman (conductor)

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Michael Nyman Records

08-09-2008

5060116572889