Customer Reviews

Mark Anderson Plays Copland & Gershwin

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Would consider the Copland pieces the highlight of this release. Have often listened to the Copland sonata on the commute through Pleasanton, knowing the pianist was just around the corner. Mark's uniquely colorful tone quality works well with Copland & Brahms but not as much with others.

Most of today's pianists don't take their music seriously. Mark still tries to bring a unique sound to the music where other pianists beat it out and move on to the next gig.

This is not my favorite Mark Anderson album, but it is very good! Mark has the unique ability to cross over styles and lives and breathes the music. There is a nice balance between exceptional technique and emotional expression. As Stan Getz once said, "I never played a note I didn't mean,"... this applies to Mark's playing as well.

If you like this album, I also highly recommend that check out Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition; Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring. This is my favorite recording by this artist who I have seen in concert along with Tamriko. They are both exceptional and together they are a real force!