Felix Mendelssohn:
Prelude and Fugue No. 1 in E minor
Prelude and Fugue No. 2 in D major
Prelude and Fugue No. 3 in B minor
Prelude and Fugue No. 6 in B flat major

Leonard Bernstein:
Touches

Michael Brown:
Suite for Piano
Thoughts

Ludvig van Beethoven:
15 Variations and Fugue in E flat major, Op. 35, 'Eroica Variations'

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.

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Recorded at the American Academy of Arts and Letters, New York City, USA, 24-30 October 2016. Produced by Adam Golka and Roman Rabinovich. Engineered & edited by Leszek Wójcik. Played on piano: Steinway Model D, ‘Chantal’, serial #594337