Reissue of a high-speed masterpiece
This recording was originally released on Argo/Decca in 1994. A few release notes from the label: MGV (Music a Grande Vitesse) was commissioned by the Lille Festival, France. It was first performed on 26th September 1993 for the inauguration of the TGV North-European line. The rhythm, melody, harmony, motives and texture are constantly changing and is therefore one of the most exciting and inspiring pieces Michael Nyman has written. The Piano Concerto is based entirely on material selected from the soundtrack for Jane Campionâ??s film The Piano. It is a single movement work in four phases. 3 of them feature 18th and 19th century popular Scottish song tunes, which formed the basis of Adaâ??s music in the film. It is a wonderfully powerful and evocative score...
