love his music. complete new discovery for me (came across accidentally when looking for something else).
So I listened to his complete works for solo piano all in one go (today i am looking for the concerto). Really lovely, starting to be a fan.
Anyone else? thoughts on the music, have you played it? Do you like playing it (there are some composers i enjoy listening to more than playing, i e Brahms is most difficult due to the 'symphonic' style writing he employs, really awkward, to good effect but i have to really dig the piece to put in the extra effort, takes me forever to learn it).
toccata is my favorite label esp w their commitment on doing first ever records of works.
from their album description
London-born William Yeates Hurlstone was only 30 when he died, in May 1906, and yet the music he was able to compose during his short life shows remarkable accomplishment. This CD presents the first-ever recording of his complete piano music, which develops from confident childhood essays, takes on board the influences of Chopin and Brahms, and matures into an assured and natural style balancing lyricism and drama.
*so many of these flashes of genius burned so bright and died so young
IE
^^Really hear some Brahmsian elements here but not quite developed to the extent of Richard Strauss. lovely though, but it sounds difficult exactly in the way Brahms and company give me trouble with.
complete works playlist here:
Topic: William Hurlstone