John McDonald: Meditation Before A Sonata: Dew Cloth, Dream Drapery, Op. 406 (2003)
Carl Nielsen: Suite, Op. 45 (1919)
Charles Ives: First Sonata (ca. 1902-1910)
Andrew Rangell, Piano
Bridge records, May 12, 2009
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John McDonald's “Meditation” was composed at the request of Andrew Rangell, to be performed on a concert featuring Ives's “Concord” Sonata. Using a few fragments from Ives, McDonald creates a short 'dreamscape', conjuring the mist over Walden Pond (More from Bridge).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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