Mathew Fuerst: Works for Violin & Piano

Jasper Wood (violin), David Riley (piano)

Catalog #: TROY1530
Release Date: January 1, 2015
Format: Digital
Instrumental

This recording presents four works composer Mathew Fuerst has written for violinist Jasper Wood and pianist David Riley, along with a solo piano piece. The compositions span a time period of 12 years and show Fuerst's development as a composer. Fuerst, a prize-winner at the 2nd Annual Antonin Dvorak Composition Competition, is a graduate of Eastman and Juilliard, where he worked with Robert Beaser and John Corigliano. His music has been performed in numerous venues around the U.S. as well as in Paris, Budapest, Scotland and Hong Kong. He is on the faculty at Hillsdale College. Violinist Jasper Wood has performed with many of North America's finest orchestras as well as pursuing an active career as a recitalist and chamber musician. He is affiliated with the University of British Columbia where he teaches violin and chamber music. Pianist David Riley, on the faculty at the University of Oregon, has received rave reviews throughout the U.S. and Canada, performing as a recitalist at major venues.

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Title Composer Performer
Sonata-Fantasie No. 1 Mathew Fuerst Jasper Wood, violin; David Riley, piano
Sonata-Fantasie No. 2 Mathew Fuerst Jasper Wood, violin; David Riley, piano
Diabolical Dances Mathew Fuerst Jasper Wood, violin; David Riley, piano
The Drift of Things Mathew Fuerst Mathew Fuerst, piano
Violin Sonata No. 3 Mathew Fuerst Jasper Wood, violin; David Riley, piano

Reviews

  • "It's a lively display of virtuosity, on the part of both the players and the composer."

    – American Record Guide

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