This is the sixth disc in our ongoing Gottschalk series and the success of the project means that what we originally expected to be a few highlights discs seems likely to become the first complete recording of the composer's output for solo piano. We are now well on our way to completing the project.
Many of Gottschalk's usual hallmarks are here though most of the pieces on this disc are based on European traditions rather than showing the Latin-American influence which was also a characteristic of the composer's work. All are played by Philip Martin in his usual idiomatic style, who, by critical consent, has become the foremost exponent of Gottschalk playing today.
All of the music on this album is also available as part of the specially priced box set