CR057 Astro Dogs

John Carbon: Astro Dogs & Other Piano Works

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Contemporary American Piano Works by John Carbon, performed by Steven Graff.

About this release

John Carbon’s piano music draws on his lifelong love of the instrument and his rich, multifaceted compositional interests. Madeleines recalls youthful travels in France. Three Impromptus alludes to the traditional genre as explored by Schubert and Chopin. Astro Dogs is a delightful canine zodiac: matching breeds with star signs for an enjoyable musical experience. Pianist Steven Graff has collaborated with the composer for many years, and he delivers definitive performances of these expressive pieces.

  • Madeleines: i, Mémoire triste dans un café - John Carbon
  • Madeleines: ii, Il pleut à Brest - John Carbon
  • Madeleines: iii, François et ses yeux dangereux - John Carbon
  • Madeleines: iv, Promenade dans la ménagerie de Versailles - John Carbon
  • Madeleines: v, Madeleine déteste les devoirs - John Carbon
  • Three Impromptus, i Adagio e cantabile - John Carbon
  • Three Impromptus, ii Adagio e sostenuto - John Carbon
  • Three Impromptus, iii Allegro - John Carbon
  • Astro Dogs: Twelve Zodiacal Pieces, i, Beagle (Aquarius) - John Carbon
  • Astro Dogs: Twelve Zodiacal Pieces, ii, Basset Hound (Taurus) - John Carbon
  • Astro Dogs: Twelve Zodiacal Pieces, iii, Bichon Frise (Gemini) - John Carbon
  • Astro Dogs: Twelve Zodiacal Pieces, iv, Saint Bernard (Leo) - John Carbon
  • Astro Dogs: Twelve Zodiacal Pieces, v, Standard Poodle (Libra) - John Carbon
  • Astro Dogs: Twelve Zodiacal Pieces, vi, Presa Canario (Scorpio) - John Carbon
  • Astro Dogs: Twelve Zodiacal Pieces, vii, Labrador Retriever (Sagittarius) - John Carbon
  • Astro Dogs: Twelve Zodiacal Pieces, viii, Chihuahua (Pisces) - John Carbon
  • Astro Dogs: Twelve Zodiacal Pieces, ix, Toy Boston Bull Terrier (Virgo) - John Carbon
  • Astro Dogs: Twelve Zodiacal Pieces, x, Pekingese (Cancer) - John Carbon
  • Astro Dogs: Twelve Zodiacal Pieces, xi, Werewolf (Capricorn) - John Carbon
  • Astro Dogs: Twelve Zodiacal Pieces, xii, Irish Wolfhound (Aries) - John Carbon
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Press Reviews

John Carbon: Astro Dogs & Other Piano Works – Review by Textura “Graff's renderings of the two works are so consistently satisfying it would be hard to imagine anyone bettering them, and Carbon is clearly fortunate to… Read more
John Carbon: Astro Dogs & Other Piano Works – Review by American Record Guide “An amusing juxtaposition of inspirations, and it keeps the music interesting” Read more
John Carbon: Astro Dogs & Other Piano Works – (Composer Interview) by Fanfare An interview by Carson Cooman (Fanfare) with the composer John Carbon and pianist, Steven Graff. Read more
John Carbon: Astro Dogs & Other Piano Works – Review by Classical Notes “A great discovery – and always a good sign when a recording of a ‘new’ composer makes me want to seek out more of their… Read more

Music Credits

Artists

Steven Graff (Piano)

Page Turner Jacob Steingart

Composers

John Carbon

Production Credits

Catalogue number CR057
Piano Steinway CD 327
Engineering John Weston
Editing & Mastering Jeffrey Grossman
Recorded October 10, 2019
Recording Location Futura Productions, Roslindale, Massachusetts, USA
Programme Notes John Carbon
Creative Director Mike Cooter
Executive Producer Carson Cooman

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