Robert Carl- Shake the Tree (CD)
Called "the composer with the widest range of any of his generation" by critic Kyle Gann, Carl's newest release, Shake the Tree is resonant testament to that range. This set piano works embodies his creative energy and imagination, and even though he considers himself a modest pianist, the keyboard is a playground where he can try out his most radical, whimsical and grand ideas.
Tracklist:
- Shake The Tree
- Braided Bagatelles: I. Cadenza
- Braided Bagatelles: II. Marking The Field
- Braided Bagatelles: III. Stretching
- Braided Bagatelles: IV. Marching
- Braided Bagatelles: V. Floating
- Braided Bagatelles: VI. Flying
- Piano Sonata No. 2, "The Big Room": I. Clouds Are Scattering
- Piano Sonata No. 2, "The Big Room": II. The Big Room
- Piano Sonata No. 2, "The Big Room": III. The World Turned Upside Down
Called "the composer with the widest range of any of his generation" by critic Kyle Gann, Carl's newest release, Shake the Tree is resonant testament to that range. This set piano works embodies his creative energy and imagination, and even though he considers himself a modest pianist, the keyboard is a playground where he can try out his most radical, whimsical and grand ideas.
Tracklist:
- Shake The Tree
- Braided Bagatelles: I. Cadenza
- Braided Bagatelles: II. Marking The Field
- Braided Bagatelles: III. Stretching
- Braided Bagatelles: IV. Marching
- Braided Bagatelles: V. Floating
- Braided Bagatelles: VI. Flying
- Piano Sonata No. 2, "The Big Room": I. Clouds Are Scattering
- Piano Sonata No. 2, "The Big Room": II. The Big Room
- Piano Sonata No. 2, "The Big Room": III. The World Turned Upside Down