Prima Facie’s project to record a programme of significant 20th century works for harpsichord has been in the planning for some time, but Covid-19 restrictions have, until now, prevented a start on recording. We’re pleased
Continue reading »Pianist and author Kenneth Hamilton’s sleeve notes from his new album Romantic Piano Encores (PFCD160): “Two hundred years ago, an “encore” was exactly what the name implies: a spontaneous repeat, in response to overwhelming audience
Continue reading »Geoffrey Poole’s sleeve notes from his 3-CD set PFCD150/151/152 A Pianist’s I Ching We live in an interconnected world. My (Germanic) Schreiner piano was manufactured in China, Chinese pianists are perfecting the European concerto repertoire.
Continue reading »Daryl Runswick, who sings on this recording, writes about Stockhausen’s composition Stimmung, in sleevenotes from the CD Prima Facie PFCD153 Stockhausen: Stimmung Improvised? – yes, though within strict guidelines laid down by the composer. There
Continue reading »Pianist Duncan Honeybourne discusses his album Contemporary Piano Soundbites “Contemporary Piano Soundbites is a collection of solo piano miniatures composed during the 2020 coronavirus lockdown. Each piece received its world premiere in a video recording,
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