Beethoven / Brown Preludes & Fugues 35 CD

Since childhood, Michael Brown has been inspired by composers who were also tremendous pianists and it has been his life's passion to explore both of these disciplines. While the list of musicians who fall into this category is long, three of the greatest composer-pianists include Ludwig van Beethoven, Felix Mendelssohn, and Leonard Bernstein, whose works are included in this album. Not only did these artists approach music from this dual perspective of a composer and performer, but their compositional craft was undoubtedly influenced by their relationship to the piano. Their music continues to surprise and exhilarate. Also, included are works by Michael Brown. Equally acclaimed as a pianist and composer, Michael Brown has been described as "one of the most refined of all pianist-composers" (International Piano) and "one of the leading figures in the current renaissance of performer-composers" (The New York Times). His unique artistry is reflected in his creative approach to programming that often interweaves the classics with contemporary works and his own compositions.

1. Mendelssohn: 6 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 1 in E minor: Prelude 2. 6 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 1 in E minor: Fugue 3. 6 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 2 in D Major: Prelude 4. 6 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 2 in D Major: Fugue 5. 6 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 3 in B minor: Prelude 6. Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 3 in B minor: Fugue 7. 6 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 6 in B Flat Major: Prelude 8. 6 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 6 in B Flat Major: Fugue 9. Bernstein: Touches 10. Brown: Suite for Piano II. Chant 11. Brown: Suite for Piano III. Fugue 12. Brown: Thoughts Thoughts 13. Beethoven: 15 Variations and Fugue in E Flat Major, Op. 35, ?Eroica Variations? Introduzione Col Basso Del Tema: Allegretto Vivace 14. 15 Variations and Fugue in E Flat Major, Op. 35, ?Eroica Variations? Variation I 15. Variations and Fugue in E Flat Major, Op. 35, ?Eroica Variations? Variation II 16. 15 Variations and Fugue in E Flat Major, Op. 35, ?Eroica Variations? Variation III 17. 15 Variations and Fugue in E Flat Major, Op. 35, ?Eroica Variations? Variation IV 18. 15 Variations and Fugue in E Flat Major, Op. 35, ?Eroica Variations? Variation V 19. 15 Variations and Fugue in E Flat Major, Op. 35, ?Eroica Variations? Variation VI 20. 15 Variations and Fugue in E Flat Major, Op. 35, ?Eroica Variations? Variation VII: Canone All?Ottava 21. 15 Variations and Fugue in E Flat Major, Op. 35, ?Eroica Variations? Variation VIII 22. 15 Variations and Fugue in E Flat Major, Op. 35, ?Eroica Variations? Variation IX 23. 15 Variations and Fugue in E Flat Major, Op. 35, ?Eroica Variations? Variation X 24. 15 Variations and Fugue in E Flat Major, Op. 35, ?Eroica Variations? Variation XI 25. 15 Variations and Fugue in E Flat Major, Op. 35, ?Eroica Variations? Variation XII 26. 15 Variations and Fugue in E Flat Major, Op. 35, ?Eroica Variations? Variation XIII 27. 15 Variations and Fugue in E Flat Major, Op. 35, ?Eroica Variations? Variation XIV: Minore 28. 15 Variations and Fugue in E Flat Major, Op. 35, ?Eroica Variations? Variation XV: Maggiore ? Largo 29. 15 Variations and Fugue in E Flat Major, Op. 35, ?Eroica Variations? Finale Alla Fuga: Allegro Con Brio