#3727: Post-Minimalist Piano Works
Listen to the latest record, “The Clearing,” from Kentucky-based pianist, composer, arranger Rachel Grimes, whose name might sound familiar, as she was the keyboardist with the late Jason Noble’s post-rock ensemble Rachel’s. On “The Clearing,” she picks up where that group left off, using textures of strings, harp, piano, woodwinds, and percussion to create electro-acoustic chamber-rock. In fact, her old Rachel’s bandmate, Christian Fredrickson, appears on the record, in addition to various other guests like Kyle Crabtree (Shipping News), Loscil (Scott Morgan) and Jacob Duncan (Liberation Prophecy.) Also, hear keyboard-driven music from English-born, Holland-based Kate Moore, featuring pianist Saskia Lankhoorn. Then, listen to music for two pianos from Amanda Harberg, performed by “Powerhouse Pianists” Stephen Gosling and Blair McMillen. Plus, keyboard music from gifted English guitarist James Blackshaw, and more.
PROGRAM #3727– postminimalist piano works (First aired on 05/14/2015)
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ARTIST(S) |
RECORDING |
CUT(S) |
SOURCE |
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Rachel’s |
Selenography |
A French Galleasse, excerpt [1:10] |
Quarterstick #117 |
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Rachel Grimes |
The Clearing |
In the vapor with the air underneath [4:47] |
Temporary Residence Ltd. TRR256 |
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Kate Moore, Saskia Lankhoorn, pianist |
Dances and Canons |
Sensitive Spot [9:09] |
ECM 2344 |
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Rachel Grimes, piano with Christian Fredrickson, viola |
The Clearing |
The Air [1:37] |
See above. |
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Stephen Gosling and Blair McMillen |
Powerhouse Pianist |
Amanda Harberg: Subway [4:31] |
American Modern Recordings AMR 1039 |
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James Blackshaw |
The Glass Bead Game |
Arc [18:47] |
Young God Records YG40 |
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Rachel Grimes |
The Clearing |
The Air at Night, excerpt [2:27] |
See above |
