Corigliano & Rzewski: Ballads & Fantasies

ITUNES | AMAZON

Tracks
  1. Etude Fantasy: Etude No. 1 – For the Left Hand Alone
  2. Etude Fantasy: Etude No. 2 – Legato
  3. Etude Fantasy: Etude No. 3 – Fifth to Thirds
  4. Etude Fantasy: Etude No. 4 – Ornaments
  5. Etude Fantasy: Etude No. 5 – Melody
  6. North American Ballads: No. 1 – Dreadful Memories
  7. North American Ballads: No. 2 – Which Side Are You On?
  8. North American Ballads: No. 3 – Down By the Riverside
  9. North American Ballads: No. 4 – Winnsboro Cotton Mill Blues
  10. Fantasia On An Ostinato

I was overwhelmed by Jalbert’s performance of these monumentally difficult works. Totally musical and personal, he is a young master. 
JOHN CORIGLIANO

Jalbert’s piano playing is remarkable for its sweep, confidence, sensitivity, power, and color, what more can we ask?
FANFARE

David Jalbert sets stall out with a confident if provocative coupling of two American composers. An impressive offering.
GRAMOPHONE