Blair, McMillen / Lewis - Pacific Triptych [CD]

Pacific Triptych for piano was completed in August of 2019. It is based onan earlier unperformed version for full orchestra completed in 2006. So, thepiano version recorded here acts as a premiere. As implied by the title, it's athree-movement score based on contrasting sections that reflect the majesty ofthe Pacific Coast, especially the drama of the ocean and the endless sky above.Seven Nuggets was completed on April 25, 2023. It was inspired by a groupof uncut, yet brilliant gemstones. Each "nugget" or movement ends with a lowbass note. Those same notes are then played in sequence - at mid-range - at theend of the seventh nugget before being resolved into a sixth chord in the finalnine bars.An American Travelogue (Book 1) was completed on May 3, 2023. Thisfour-movement piano suite was inspired by various American locations in thewestern, southwestern, and Gulf Coast of the United States. (Book 2 continuesthis exploration in locations in the rest of the country.) - P S LPeter Scott Lewis is a San Francisco based, yet internationally active composer of modern classical music. His music has been published by Lapis Island Press and Theodore Presser Company and includes an extensive catalogof solo, chamber, vocal, and orchestral music. His numerous recordings have been released by Sono Luminus, Naxos - American Classics, New Albion, and Lapis Island Records. He also plays the piano and has recorded as both aconductor and guitar soloist.Blair McMillen is a prominent soloist, recording artist, new music specialist, ensemble leader, music festival director, and educator. He is known for his passionate advocacy of living composers and contemporary music, as well as championing very early keyboard music and more recent neglected masterpieces. McMillen has toured and recorded with, among others, The Knights, International Contemporary Ensemble, the New York Philharmonic, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and the Albany Symphony. Blair McMillen, pianoPeter Scott Lewis, composerRecorded at Oktaven Audio, Mount Vernon, NY May 19-20, 2024Producer: Peter Scott LewisRecording, Mixing, & Editing Engineer: Ryan StreberMastering Engineer: Daniel ShoresPiano Technician: Brigitte SimsCover Art: Collin J Rae & Joshua FreyLayout: Joshua FreyPhoto of PSL: Thomas Heinser c 2023Instrument: 1987 Hamburg Steinway D 9' concert grand. Rebuilt by Klavierhaus and Arlan Harris in 2009. Published by Lapis Island Press (Subito Distribution)