FIORINI: IN THE MIDST OF THINGS - Piano and Chamber Music - Charlene Farrugia

Maltese composer Karl Fiorini is a European without frontiers – the compositions in this album reflect his early detachment from a Mediterranean identity towards a more varied and intense sound world. Trio Lamina features elements of Bartók’s ‘night music’ in its complex sub-sections, whereas Fiorini’s two piano studies, which predate his move to Paris, already exude a Gallic ambience. Influenced by North African folk music, the Piano Trio expands his global reach, and the Piano Sonata, a gritty virtuoso concert piece, shifts geographical influence towards Eastern Europe to powerful effect. All of these world première recordings were recorded in the presence of the composer.

This recording was made on a modern instrument: Steinway & Sons, Model D. 274 (2011)

Tracklist
1
Trio Lamina (2002) (00:10:04)
2
Les âmes effleurées (2007) (00:05:17)
3
Reflets flous (2008) (00:04:32)
4
Piano Trio (2005) (00:12:18)
5
Piano Sonata (2017) (00:10:45)
 
In the Midst of Things (2019) (00:16:00 )
6
I. Grave - Vivo (00:06:03)
7
II. dotted half note = 52 - Meno mosso - (00:03:41)
8
III. Patetico, ma non troppo - Poco più mosso - Molto più lento (00:03:31)
9
IV. Presto - Poco più mosso (00:03:06)