Bowen, York - Sonata No. 6, Op. 160 / 24 Preludes, Op. 102 / Raªverie, Op. 86

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YORK BOWEN
Bowen, York - Sonata No. 6, Op. 160 / 24 Preludes, Op. 102 / Raªverie, Op. 86
Joop Celis, piano

[ Chandos Classics / CD ]

Release Date: Sunday 6 March 2005

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York Bowen has been described as 'the English Rachmaninov'. The reason for his subsequent obscurity remains a mystery, for his distinctive music is of the highest quality.

York Bowen has been described as 'the English Rachmaninov'. He was a prodigious pianist whose searching and richly expressive music is known to only a few seekers of hidden musical treasures. As a young composer he was highly regarded. Camille Saint-Saëns described him as 'the most remarkable of the Young British composers'. His music was performed by such renowned musicians as Fritz Kreisler. As many newspapers of the time testify, his concerts were always a special event. The reason for his subsequent obscurity remains a mystery, for his distinctive music is of the highest quality.

Contains the premiere recording of the Sonata No. 6 in B flat minor.

The distinguished Dutch pianist Joop Celis performs regularly as a solo recitalist, chamber musician and soloist in concertos. He has a number of recordings to his credit and is regularly broadcast on Dutch, Belgian and German radio. He teaches at the Conservatory of Maastricht and at the Lemmens Institute in Louvain, Belgium.