Ian Munro explores inspired repertoire from Romantic masters Live from Melbourne Recital Centre

In his Great Performers debut, celebrated pianist Ian Munro explores inspired repertoire from Romantic masters Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff and a new work of his own.

Ian Munro is one of Australia’s most distinguished artists, in demand as both a performer and composer. His gifted range and sensitivity at the piano makes him a great partner to even the most emotionally complex repertoire.

Felix Mendelssohn’s ‘Songs Without Words’ are short pieces that take us straight to the heart of his lyrical world. Sergei Rachmaninoff likely gleaned a lot from Mendelssohn's technique, and it shows in Moments musicaux, which shares the nostalgic theme of Mendelssohn’s songs. Moments musicaux is not heard nearly as often as Rachmaninoff’s preludes or Etudes-tableaux but is equally remarkable.

Ian’s Sonata No.2, ‘Moscow 1986’, transports us to the last days of Soviet Moscow, in the historic year of the Chernobyl disaster, after which the world would never be the same. Ian’s intimate knowledge of both his music and instrument will convey the inner depths of this compelling new work with us.

ARTIST

Ian Munro piano

PROGRAM
Felix Mendelssohn 00:00:37
Songs Without Words, Op.19b

Serge Rachmaninoff 00:14:40
Moments musicaux, Op.16

Ian Munro 00:38:24
Sonata No.2, Moscow 1986 – world premiere

This recording is supported by The Peggy and Leslie Cranbourne Foundation.

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