THE PLAYER PIANO PROJECT: new works for an old piano

Produced by VERONIKA KRAUSAS
Text by ERIC SMIGEL

An eclectic collection of 23 pieces by 22 composers from 6 different countries, all written for a magical player piano. Composers include James Tenney, Joseph Bishara, Osvaldo Budón, Brian Current, Tamar Diesendruck, and Larry Polansky.

EXCERPT:
This project is dedicated with love and respect to James Tenney (1934–2006), whose uncompromising work as a composer, researcher, and teacher reflects his lifelong commitment to the exploration and expansion of perception. His integration of music, psychology, and computer science greatly enhanced the understanding of the relationship between technology and humanity, and his passionate curiosity continues to inspire new paths on the never-ending search. (note by Eric Smigel)