Pierce, Joshua [Piano]

John Cage: 100 / Joshua Pierce; Malcolm Goldstein; Matthias Kaul, Mark Knoop [5 CDs]

5 CD / Wergo / 2012-10-09

Works: John Cage: Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano; Concert, for piano & orchestra, for piano & 13 other instruments in any combination; Atlas eclipticalis; James Joyce, Marcel Duchamp, Erik Satie;...
Performers: Cage, John; Corner, Philip; Curran, Alvin; Didge, Charles [Spoken Word]; Fay, Park Too; Gauwerky, Friedrich; Goldstein, Malcolm; Gould, Melissa; Higgins, Dick; Johnson, Mimi; Kaul, Matthias; Knoop, M...
Conductors: Schoning, Klaus; Kotik, Petr
Ensemble: ; Orchestra of the S.E.M. Ensemble

Wergo was one of the first labels to recognize the avant-garde genius of Cage and offered the début recordings of some of his most important...continue...

John Cage: A Tribute / Joshua Pierce, piano & prepared piano; Robert White, tenor

2 CD / MSR Classics / 2012-10-09

Works: John Cage: Four Walls, for voice & piano; Primitive, for string piano; In the Name of the Holocaust, for prepared piano; Quest; Our Spring Will Come; Prelude, for piano, flute, bassoon, trumpet, viol...
Performers: Pierce, Joshua [Piano]; White, Robert [Bagpipes/Wind Instr.]
Conductors: Reinhard, Johnny;
Ensemble: American Festival of Microtonal Music Ensemble

Pianist Joshua Pierce's highly expressive and rhythmic approach to the music of John Cage is a result of his 30-year association with Cage's music, an...continue...

Gems

1 CD / Pitch / 2010-07-13

Works: Lou Harrison: Canticle no 3, for flute (or ocarina), guitar & percussion; Harry Partch: U.S. Highball, for voices & Partch instruments (from "The Wayward"); Mordecai Sandberg: Psalm 51 no 2, for sopr...
Performers: Borden, Meredith; Catler, Jon; Flamm, Carol; La Plante, Skip; Pierce, Joshua [Piano]; Reinhard, Johnny; Verheijden, Dorian

The Schubert Recordings / Joshua Pierce, piano

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2010-07-13

Works: Franz Schubert: Pieces (3) for Piano, D 946; Minuet & Trio for piano in A major, D. 334; Andante for piano, in C major, D. 29; Andante for piano, in A major, D. 604; Adagio for Piano in E major, D 61...
Performers: Pierce, Joshua [Piano]

Joshua Pierce, one of the most uniquely gifted pianists of our time, adds vivid and exciting interpretations of Schubert to his vast collection of classical,...continue...
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Joshua Pierce plays Brahms & Strauss

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2010-05-11

Works: Johannes Brahms: Concerto for Piano no 1 in D minor, Op. 15; Richard Strauss: Burleske for piano & orchestra (or 2 pianos) in D minor, o.Op. 85 (TrV 145, AV 85)
Performers: Pierce, Joshua [Piano]
Conductors: Feeman, Paul

This recording of the Brahms' Piano Concerto has particular resonance as it was taken from a live performance at the Reduta in Bratislava, a city...continue...

Classic

1 CD / Pitch / 2010-03-09

Works: Nicolo Vicentinuo: Musica Prisca Caput, for chorus; Johann Sebastian Bach: A Musical Offering, BWV 1079; Giuseppe Tartini: Sonata for Violin and Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 1 no 4 "Devil's Trill";...
Performers: Auerbach, Dan; Barrett, Daniel; Ferree, James; Harel, Gilad; Pierce, Joshua [Piano]

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Ideas

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2010-01-19

Works: Charles Ives: Contemplations (2); Georgy Rimsky-Korsakov: Prelude for Strings; Julian Carrillo: I Think of You, for soprano & chamber ensemble; Harry Partch: Ulysses at the Edge, for voice & Partch i...
Performers: Auerbach, Dan; Babin, Louis; Barrett, Dan [Trombone]; Beardsley, David; Bolotowsky, Andrew; Borden, Meredith; Chiu, Tom; Elfenbein, Jay; Evans, Greg [Horn]; Fader, Oren; Fiedes, Mathew; Fieldes, Mat;...
Conductors: Bellomia, Paolo; Reinhard, Johnny; Fuhrman, Nathan

Mendelssohn: Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 / Pierce, Jonas

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2009-08-11

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Concerto for 2 Pianos in E major; Concerto for 2 Pianos in A flat major
Performers: Jonas, Dorothy; Pierce, Joshua [Piano]
Conductors: Rezucha, Bystrik
Ensemble: Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra

2009 marks the 31st year that the duo-piano team of Pierce & Jonas has been performing. Called "consummate technicians with marvelous articulation," the duo is...continue...

Live at the Dom/Alternative Festival - Cage, Ives, Wyschnegradsky / Joshua Pierce, et al

1 CD / United One Records / 2009-05-15

Works: John Cage: Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano; Charles Ives: Sonata for Piano "Three Page"; Ivan Wyschnegradsky: Méditation sur deux thèmes de la journée de l'existence, O...
Performers: Ellis, Mike; Pierce, Joshua [Piano]; Reinhard, Johnny

This recording of John Cage's Sonatas and Interludes, took place on April 22, 2000, at the Dom Center as part of the Alternativa Festival in...continue...

This Is Gershwin

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2009-03-10

Works: George Gershwin: Rhapsody for Piano and Orchestra no 2 "Rhapsody in Rivets"; Rhapsody in Blue; Concerto for Piano in F major; Variations on "I got rhythm" for Piano and Orchestra
Performers: Pierce, Joshua [Piano]
Conductors: Trevor, Kirk
Ensemble: Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra

Pierce's relation to George Gershwin has family roots. His father, director/choreographer Johnny Pierce, worked with Gershwin in the 1930s, recommending him to work on the...continue...

The Schubert Recordings Vol 2 / Joshua Pierce

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Franz Schubert: Impromptus (4) for Piano, D 899/Op. 90; Impromptus (4) for Piano, D 935/Op. 142
Performers: Pierce, Joshua [Piano]

This second volume continues Joshua Pierce's planned series of recording the complete works for piano by Franz Schubert. Pierce is one of the most versatile...continue...

Liszt: Rhapsodie Espagnole, et al / Joshua Pierce, et al

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2007-11-01

Works: Franz Liszt: Rhapsodie espagnole for Piano, S 254; Malédiction, S 121; Hungarian Fantasy for Piano and Orchestra, S 123; Franz Schubert: Fantasy for Piano in C major, D 760/Op. 15 "Wanderer"
Performers: Pierce, Joshua [Piano]
Conductors: Feeman, Paul

Joshua Pierce is one of the most versatile virtuosi of our time. His series of recent recordings on MSR, range from the great composers of...continue...

Modern Music - Hovhanness, et al / Joshua Pierce, et al

1 CD / Pitch / 2007-09-01

Works: Alan Hovhaness: O Lord, Bless Thy Mountains, Op. 276; Robert Bonotto: Sibelius and the Cuckoo of Jarvenpaa, Op. 16; Ivan Wyschnegradsky: Méditation sur deux thèmes de la journée ...
Performers: Beder, Jodi; Eggar, David; Gold, David [viola]; Goldstein, Tom; Jonas, Dorothy; Pierce, Joshua [Piano]; Reinhard, Johnny

For years, Joshua Pierce has been an international sensation performing a vast repertoire, with the world's greatest conductors and orchestras. This recital, featuring composers from...continue...

The Schubert Recordings Vol 1 / Joshua Pierce

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2007-05-01

Works: Franz Schubert: Sonata for Piano in B flat major, D 960; Allegretto for Piano in C minor, D 915; Moments musicaux (6) for Piano, D 780/Op. 94
Performers: Pierce, Joshua [Piano]

Pierce is one of the most versatile virtuosi of our time. His series of recent recordings of major works for piano and orchestra from the...continue...

Beethoven: Five Piano Concertos / Pierce, Slovak State PO

3 CD / MSR Classics / 2006-10-01

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Piano in E flat major, WoO 4; Romance Cantabile for flute, bassoon & orchestra in E minor, Hess 13; Concerto for Piano no 2 in B flat major, Op. 19; Rondo for Piano...
Performers: Klein, Vladimir; Pierce, Joshua [Piano]; Potokak, Anna
Conductors: Rezucha, Bystrik
Ensemble: ; Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra

Grammy-nominated pianist Joshua Pierce, one of the most versatile virtuosi of our time, was born in New York City and studied at the Juilliard School,...continue...

Rondo Brillante - Hummel, Czerny, et al / Pierce, et al

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2006-08-01

Works: Carl Reinecke: Concertstück, for piano & orchestra in G minor, Op. 33; Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Rondo brillant for piano & orchestra in A major, Op. 56; Carl Czerny: Introduction & Rondo Brillante...
Performers: Pierce, Joshua [Piano]
Conductors: Rezucha, Bystrik
Ensemble: Slovak State Symphony Orchestra

The early Romantic period was the heroic age of pianism. A popular title and specific musical type is the 'Rondo,' an old and traditional musical...continue...

Rachmaninov, Respighi, Casella / Pierce, Nanut, et al

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2006-06-01

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini; Ottorino Respighi: Toccata, for piano & orchestra, P. 156; Alfredo Casella: Partita for piano & orchestra, Op. 42
Performers: Demsar, Stane; Pierce, Joshua [Piano]
Conductors: Nanut, Anton
Ensemble: RTV Slovenia Orchestra

This tour de force of Italian and Russian composers is a catalyst for conversation and a pleasure to the ears. All three works are brilliant...continue...

Liszt: Three Piano Concertos / Pierce, Freeman, et al

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2006-03-01

Works: Franz Liszt: Concerto for Piano no 1 in E flat major, S 124; Concerto for Piano no 2 in A major, S 125; Concerto for Piano no 3 in E flat major, Op. posth; Totentanz, for piano, S. 525 (LW A62)
Performers: Pierce, Joshua [Piano]
Conductors: Feeman, Paul

Brahms, Franck, Liszt / Joshua Pierce, Kirk Trevor, et al

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2006-01-01

Works: Johannes Brahms: Concerto for Piano no 2 in B flat major, Op. 83; César Franck: Les Djinns, symphonic poem for piano & orchestra (also arr. for 2 pianos), M. 45; Franz Liszt: Concerto path&eac...
Performers: Ermi, Alexander; Pierce, Joshua [Piano]
Conductors: Trevor, Kirk
Ensemble: Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic Orchestra

Music from the Ether - Original Works for Theremin / Kavina

1 CD / Mode Records / 1999-06-22

Works: Joseph Schillinger: Melody; Mouvement électronique et pathétique; Friedrich Wilckens: Dance in the Moon; Percy Grainger: Free Music no 2; Bohuslav Martinu: Fantasie for Theremin, Oboe, ...
Performers: Kavina, Lydia; Parcells, Elisabeth; Pierce, Joshua [Piano]
Conductors:
Ensemble: Portland String Quartet

As her hands dance around the instrument's antennas, Lydia Kavina proves the theremin is no mere producer of Hollywood sound effects. One of the first...continue...

Lopatnikoff, Tansman, Malipiero / Pierce, Jonas, Amos

1 CD / Centaur / 1996-03-12

Works: Nikolai Lopatnikoff: Concerto for 2 pianos & orchestra; Alexandre Tansman: Suite for 2 pianos & orchestra; Gian Francesco Malipiero: Dialogo no 7 for 2 pianos & orchestra
Performers: Jonas, Dorothy; Pierce, Joshua [Piano]
Conductors: Amos, David
Ensemble: Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra