In celebration of the new release, this was written by hand, Cantaloupe Music presents the winners of the David Lang online piano competition. This past November, Pulitzer prize-winning composer David Lang dreamed up a YouTube competition to bring a pianist to New York City and celebrate his latest album of piano works, this was written by hand, recorded by Andrew Zolinsky. Selected by a distinguished panel of judges, the winner of the competition is Peter Poston from Melbourne, Australia, who will perform at (le) Poisson Rouge on May 6. Three runners-up were also invited to perform, alongside Andrew Zolinsky, guitarist Derek Johnson and surprise guests.
Program:
Andrew Zolinsky (London, England) performing selections from the cd
A new piano 4-hand work premiered by Zolinsky and prize-winner Peter Poston
A new work for piano 6-hands for the 3 runners-up guitar legend Derek Johnson
Added by LePoisson Rouge on May 4, 2012