“Josh Wright,” Mixes Hymns and Classical Favorites in a Creative New Way
In a surprising juxtaposition of two familiar genres, award-winning LDS pianist Josh Wright blends sacred and classical favorites in a satisfying new album for piano and orchestra. In this interview, Josh describes how a mission to South Dakota turned out not to be a detour from his musical journey, but part of the path, and how he feels about dedicating so much of his time to music.
On this new recording you’ll hear occasional hints of Jazz and New-Age piano, but more than anything, a respect for classical technique and repertoire played thoughtfully and at times powerfully.
That’s this week on The Cricket and Seagull.
Click here to view the two-piano video mentioned in the interview
Playlist:
- Debussy: Clair de Lune / How Great Thou Art
- Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody On A Theme of Paganini, Variation 18 (Andante Cantabile)
- All Creatures of Our God and King
- Rachmaninoff: Concerto No. 2 in C minor (Adagio Sostenuto) / Abide with Me, ‘Tis Eventide
- Ravel: “Ondine” from Gaspard de la Nuit
- Chopin: Nocturne in D-Flat Major, Op. 27 No. 2 / Nearer, My God to Thee
- Homeward Bound
- Satie: Gymnopédie No. 1
- Chopin: Étude in C Minor, Op. 25 No. 12
- Mompou: Canción No. 6 in E-Flat Minor
- Liszt: La Campenella
Pianist Josh Wright in the studio
