Stephen Adams Photo: supplied
Australian composer Stephen Adams writes: “Piano in a field of recordings is a gently humorous utopian musical fantasy of a space where disparate sonic and cultural worlds of the classical concert hall (in the form of that most iconic classical instrument, a grand piano) and the open-air sounds of the nonhuman world (in the form of a hidden chorus of frogs) can sing independently and yet in harmony, as if aware of and at peace with each other’s presence.”
The chorus of frogs comes from a collection of tiny speakers sitting on the floor around the piano.
Performed by pianist Gabriela Glapska at her recital 'Tiraki' at the ISCM World New Music Days, University of Auckland Music Theatre, 26 August 2022.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer, engineer: Tim Dodd
