George Benjamin - Piano Figures

George Benjamin - Piano Figures - Ten short pieces for Piano (2004)

00:00 - Intro and notes
00:11 - I. Spell
01:28 - II. Knots
02:04 - III. In the Mirror
02:55 - IV. Interruptions
04:24 - V. Song
05:48 - VI. Hammers
07:20 - VII. Alone
08:40 - VIII. Mosaic
10:12 - IX. Around the Corner
12:18 - X. Whirling

Programme Note
"Piano Figures" was conceived for the hands of young pianists. Most of the movements do not present big technical challenges, though a few do require a degree of virtuosity. At all times, however, my desire was to state ideas and capture moods in the most direct and economic way possible.

"Piano Figures" was commisioned by Philharmonie Luxembourg, and the first performance was given there by Pierre-Laurent Aimard on 18 May 2006.
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