Soliloquies
Calvert Johnson (harpsichord), Calvert Johnson (organ)
Calvert Johnson has put together a varied and fascinating program of music by Japanese and Chinese composers for harpsichord and organ. Johnson is Professor of Music and College Organist at Agnes Scott College. He is also organist at the First Presbyterian Church in Marietta, Georgia. Johnson earned the master's and doctorate in organ performance at Northwestern University and studied at the Toulouse Conservatoire where he was awarded the Premier Prix. He has performed throughout the U.S., Japan, England, Italy, France, Monaco, Switzerland and Germany. His extensive interests and expertise include books on early Spanish, Italian and English organ music and modern editions of works by women composers.
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Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
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| Sonatina No. 1 for Harpsichord | Asako Hirabayashi | Calvert Johnson, harpsichord |
| Reflection and Promenade for Solo Organ | Chan Ka Nin | Calvert Johnson, organ |
| Ancient Cities for Harpsichord | Isaac Nagao | Calvert Johnson, harpsichord |
| Jardin des Herbes for Harpsichord | Karen Tanaka | Calvert Johnson, harpsichord |
| Four Pieces for Harpsichord | Makiko Asaoka | Calvert Johnson, harpsichord |
| Suite for Organ | Pei-lun Vicky Chang | Calvert Johnson, organ |
| Miyabi, Ballad for Organ | Reiko Arima | Calvert Johnson, organ |
| Rain Dreaming for Harpsichord | Toro Takemitsu | Calvert Johnson, harpsichord |
| Fantasy for Organ | Wang An-Mig | Calvert Johnson, organ |
Reviews
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"...the music is creative and original, and a pure joy to hear. ...Calvert Johnson obviously loves this music as much as anyone and plays the harpsichord and organ with panache and authority."
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"Women have a long history of musical innovation in East Asia. Chinese mythology attributes the first musical instrument, the sheng (mouth organ), to Nüwa, the mother goddess. In Japan, the creation of kabuki (theater form) and kouta (short song) is usually attributed to women. As evidenced by the works on this disc, Asian women continue their role as musical innovators. Each composer on Soliloquies brings her distinctive world view to bear, giving powerful voice to her ideas and creating unique works of art."
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"Throughout this recording, Calvert Johnson's enthusiasm for the music comes across unfailingly...[he] champions all the composers with aplomb..."
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