This is the first volume of student compositions by composer and song-writer N. R. Whitaker. These unique solo piano pieces were composed between 1993 and 1995, and recorded between 2019 and 2024. The unifying themes of the compositions are time, space and spirituality.
The opening composition, ‘Timeless Imperfections’, explores humanity’s restless striving towards wholeness and peace. The ‘Two Meditations for Solo Piano’ are based around the haunting simplicity of Gregorian Chant, whereas ‘Soar’ is inspired by Isaiah 40 (‘they will soar on wings like eagles’), employing single notes and patterns to resonate and soar effortlessly through the silence.
Full track listing:
1. Timeless Imperfections
2. Untitled
3. Alleluia and Sequence: Two Meditations for Solo Piano: i) Alleluia Pascha Nostrum ii) Sequence Fulgens Praeclara
4. Untitled (reprise)
5. Soar: i) Walking Still ii) Reliving Old Footsteps iii) Only the Colours’ Change iv) Gentle Voice v) Dusk vi) Radiance
6. Untitled (reprise)
all tracks (c) copyright n. r. whitaker 1993-1995, 2024 – all rights reserved