Rising Sun Variations
Bruce Wolosoff, piano
15th November 2024
AV2730
£12.99 (1CD Jewel Case | 20-page booklet)
Summary:
Bruce Wolosoff is a formidable pianist, lauded for his integration of classical, jazz, blues, and contemporary influences in his compositions. His new magnum opus, Rising Sun Variations, is an extended and innovative set of improvisations on the American traditional folk song, best known for a version recorded in 1964 by British rock band the Animals. Wolosoff’s “Prelude and Theme” are followed by 39 Variations ranging from sonorous to serene, encompassing a multitude of styles united by the well-known refrain.
Tracklist:
BRUCE WOLOSOFF (b. 1955)
Rising Sun Variations
1. Prelude, Theme, and Variations 1–5 (5:00)
2. Variations 6–8 (1:56)
3. Variations 9 & 10 (2:15)
4. Variations 11–14 (4:19)
5. Variations 15–18 (3:52)
6. Variations 19–24 (6:08)
7. Variations 25 & 26 (2:17)
8. Variations 27–29 (2:07)
9. Variations 30–34 (7:11)
10. Variations 35–37 (2:45)
11. Variations 38 & 39 (2:34)
Total duration: 40:24
Bruce Wolosoff, piano
Recorded 8 June 2024 at Oktaven Audio, Mount Vernon, New York
Produced, engineered, edited, and mastered by Charles Mueller
Publishing: Bruce Wolosoff Music (ASCAP)
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