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Toward the Light

CD

Toward the Light : Music of John Carmichael / John Carmichael.

  • Published by Divine Art — February, 2024 [DDX 21103] — 1 CD (74 min.)
  • Sales Availability: This item may be available to purchase from the Australian Music Centre.
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  • Library Availability: CD 3308 — Available for loan

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This item may be available to purchase from the Australian Music Centre.
Please contact our Sales Department to confirm pricing and availability.

Featured Australian works

  Work Composer PerformersDuration
Aria and finale (2022) for viola and piano John Carmichael
Contrasts (2022) for viola and piano John Carmichael
On the green (2007) for wind ensemble John Carmichael
Piano Concerto No. 2 (2011) — piano with string orchestra John Carmichael
Piano Trio : Towards the Light (2020) Towards The Light John Carmichael
Short cuts (2016) for flute, oboe, clarinet and piano John Carmichael

Product details

Divine Art presents the enchanting compositions of Australian maestro John Carmichael in this extraordinary collection. Carmichael's distinctive neo-Romantic style, an exquisite fusion of originality with echoes of Rachmaninov, offers a lush musical journey that will resonate with a broad audience, particularly those less inclined towards avant-garde new music.

This album boasts a diverse selection of duos, solos, and a Piano Concerto characterised by exuberant pianism harmoniously paired with a string orchestra, culminating in a Caribbean-flavoured final movement. Carmichael's compositions extend to a Piano Trio, Towards the Light, spotlighting the viola in works designed to elevate this often-overlooked instrument. The collection is further enriched by a Divertimento for flute, oboe, clarinet, and piano, giving the listener a varied repertoire where melodic elements take centre stage.

Collaborating with Carmichael are some of highly talented artists, including acclaimed pianist Antony Gray, whose recent Divine Art recordings of Saint-Saëns piano music have earned glowing praise, making them the label's top sellers of 2022. Join us in this celebration of the potential in new orchestral and chamber music, where Carmichael's melodic brilliance and the artistry of our distinguished performers converge to create a truly remarkable album.

Duration: 74 min.

Contents note: Piano Concerto No. 2 -- Piano Trio “Toward the Light” -- Aria & Finale -- Contrasts -- Short Cuts -- On the Green.


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