The Life In Between
Michael Kieran Harvey (piano)
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A homage to the life of Martin Friedel, this CD features his last work, …the life in between…, written for Michael Kieran Harvey, in the context of contemporary Australian composers of virtuoso piano music, all exhibiting wildly differing styles and approaches, all closely associated with the pianist.
From the haunting eeriness of Friedel’s tribute to the Tibetan Buddhist Milarepa, to the extreme virtuosity of Pertout, Spiers and Crossman, to the piquant lyricism of Selleck and the muscular counterpoint of McAlley, the exciting stylistic diversity of Australian music shines through, truly providing the life in between.
Three entities inspired Michael Kieran Harvey to negotiate this period and the deep feelings of anger, despair and sorrow he felt for the innocent victims: Peter Singer’s writings, his friend and collaborator on many projects Dr Arjun von Caemmerer, and his return to the study of philosophy.
Track Listing:
Martin Friedel: The Life in Between
i. [2022]
ii. [2022]
iii. [2022]
iv. [2022]
v. [2022]
vi. a [2022]
vi. b [2022]
vii. [2022]
viii. [2022]
ix. [2022]
Andrián Pertout: L’architecture du cosmos, no.425 for pianoforte [2014]
Bruce Crossman: Not Fading Resonance [2023]
Colin Spiers: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (after Dorothea Tanning)
i. “Hallway” poco lento [2021]
ii. “Duality” allegro [2021]
iii. “Sunflower” molto moderato [2021]
iv. “Doorway” andante [2021]
Johanna Selleck: Homage to Liszt for piano [2013]
Vaughan McAlley: Toccata [2025]
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Released August 2026
Move Records CD
MD 3483