Sorabji: II. Toccata (1920) from "Two Pieces" [Live]

Описание: A quirky toccata written by one of my favorite composers, the elusive Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji. Known for composing some of the most difficult piano music ever penned, Sorabji has gained a sort of mythical status among pianists, yet most are sadly unacquainted with almost any of his works. This is an early piece, written in a sort of through-composed, athematic style that he would later abandon in favor of stricter forms with works such as his 4th Piano Sonata and the monumental Opus Clavicembalisticum (which usually takes about four hours to perform in its entirety!).

Despite the fact that many of his works are criticized as being inaccessible for performers and listeners alike, I have found that playing his works has always been a unique and rewarding experience, and (much to my surprise) I have always found that his music seems to be the favorite among audience members of every concert or competition in which I've programmed it.

I gave this performance in 2010 as part of a solo piano recital. There are a few mistakes scattered throughout as a result of minor memory lapses (this was my first live performance of the work), but overall, I believe this to be a mostly accurate performance.