Harry Somers: Piano Works

This edition in the Centrediscs’ Window on Somers series collects the complete solo piano works of Canadian composer Harry Somers. It reissues the complete set of CBC/RCI recordings originally released on vinyl, and includes the new world premiere recording of Somers’ last work Nothing Too Serious, which the composer worked on for young Canadian pianist Darrett Zusko.

CD 1:

1-7. Nothing Too Serious

8-10. Three Sonnets

11. Strangeness of Heart

12-23. 12 x 12 (Fugues for piano)

CD 2:

1-3. Testament of Youth (Sonata No.1)

4-6. Sonata No.2

7-9. Sonata No.3

10-13. Sonata No.4

14-16. Sonata No.5

PERFORMERS:

Darrett Zusko, Karen Quinton, Jacinthe Couture, Reginald Godden, Paul Helmer, André-Sébastien Savoie, John McKay, & Antonin Kubalek, pianists.