Piano Sonatas, Vol. 2
Bridge, 2023
8/10
Listen to Piano Sonatas, Vol. 2
We’re treated to the 2nd volume of pianist Kevin Gorman’s interpretations of William Bland’s 24 piano sonatas, where a couple of world premiere pieces are part of Gorman’s expressive and colorful delivery.
“Piano Sonata No. 9 in F Major ‘Spring’” opens the listen with the flowing and very pretty key progressions making for swirling bouts of vivid song craft, as well as calmer gestures of sublime dynamics.
The middle track, “Nouveau Rag”, is largely gentle, where bursts of swift, rhythmic moments are met with soft intimacy, and “Piano Sonata No. 10 in e minor” exits with an exciting rumbling, where the lower register of the piano makes for an immediately exciting 4 chapters that have the ability to mesmerize, excite and even reflect.
A listen that embraces classical, romantic and even bluesy moments, Gorman certainly does justice to the originals, and puts a very flexible vision ahead with unparalleled attention to detail.
Travels well with: Yoojung Kim- Scriabin Recital; David Starobin- Giulio Regondi: A 200th Birthday Bouquet