Light and Shadows
Beethoven, Chopin and Schumann
Tom Poster (piano)
In this thoughtfully programmed album, 'Light and Shadows', we get 'radiant' Beethoven, 'dark' Chopin and Schumann's Waldszenen, a work that lives in the flickering half-lights of the forest....
Light and Shadows
Beethoven, Chopin and Schumann
Tom Poster (piano)
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In this thoughtfully programmed album, 'Light and Shadows', we get 'radiant' Beethoven, 'dark' Chopin and Schumann's Waldszenen, a work that lives in the flickering half-lights of the forest....
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Light and Shadows is the major new album by internationally acclaimed British pianist Tom Poster. Lauded for his outstanding artistry and versatility, lyrical tone and sensitivity, Tom Poster is recognised as one of the busiest pianists of his generation. Described as ?a marvel? by The Herald, this remarkable new disc clearly provides evidence of his virtuosic mastery, control and musicianship, confirming his reputation as one of the UK?s leading and most exciting pianists. Intent on achieving a balanced musical life, Poster manages a busy career as a soloist, chamber musician and self-described ?occasional composer?, seeing him work with some of the UK?s most celebrated soloists, chamber groups and orchestras as well as featuring on soundtracks to some of Britain's most popular films including the recent Oscar-winning The Theory of Everything. Having established a wealth of praise from recitals, radio broadcasts and concerto appearances, this new disc securely places him at the forefront of the classical music scene.
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Awards and reviews
September 2015
In this thoughtfully programmed album, 'Light and Shadows', we get 'radiant' Beethoven, 'dark' Chopin and Schumann's Waldszenen, a work that lives in the flickering half-lights of the forest. That sense of light and shade, though, is not conveyed in Poster's playing so much as his poise and admirable attention to detail.
30th November 2015
a satisfying programme from a musical personality with something individual to say about each of these composers, and the technique - and temperament - to hold the attention throughout
7th June 2015
As Poster reveals through the thoughtful appreciation of colour and mood that also distinguishes his Beethoven and Chopin, these [Schumann] scenes of the forest range from the sinister to the serene.
25th July 2015
Poster's performance is well-nigh ideal, being bright, warm and affable; Beethoven's music isn't all about shouty bluster … Poster's “Marche funébre” flows very nicely, and he's dazzling in the brief finale. He brings us back into the light with a tiny, radiant carol setting by Janáček. An attractive disc: Poster's sleeve notes are a pleasure to read and Edition's production and design values are typically strong.
