Any one here heard of pianist York Bowen?

[Spatula]

Any one here heard of pianist York Bowen? Did he compose some stuff as well?  He was supposedly one of UK's finest piano performers. 

[DarkWind]

Never heard of him as a pianist, but his compositions are awesome. Stephen Hough recorded some of his stuff, check them out. Clearly one of the most unknown composers ever.

[Spatula]

No kidding, not even the Naxos Labels have him.  Then again, Naxos isn't the most comprehensive label there is. 

[julie391]

spatula, he is more famed as a composer.

he was indeed british - and probably the british equivelant to rach - the hough cd is essential stuff, check it out! 

[Shagdac]

Spat... You can order his CD at this link, as well as listen to clips from much of it:

https://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000002ZX4/classicalnet-20/702-5311069-3344019

Also, sheet music can be obtained by going to:
www.piano-pal.com/bowen.htm

Hope this helps.

S

[cziffra]

He wrote a book on pedalling, that was all i knew of him until i picked up a score of his at a second hand bookstore.  True to the lazy tradition i have not played it yet, so i can't contribute to any discussion about his compositions.  However, i am cool.