Donald Berman

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American pianist Donald Berman is recognized as one of the chief exponents of new works by living composers, overlooked music by 20th century masters, and recitals that link classical and modern repertoires. His reputation as definitive interpreter of the American new music canon is unsurpassed. He has established an extensive discography in the works of major American composers, including Ives, Ruggles, Kernis, Levering, Wheeler, Boykan, and many others. Mr.Berman's acclaimed recordings of The Unknown Ives (on CRI and New World, in two volumes) present premieres of unpublished works and new critical editions (by Mr.Berman) in the only recording of the complete short piano works of Charles Ives extant. On The Uncovered Ruggles (New World) Mr.Berman offers premiere recordings of unpublished sketches, transcriptions, and realizations of Ruggles' music by John Kirkpatrick. For ten years Mr.Berman devoted his energies to curating an exhaustive survey of neglected works by American composers sponsored by the American Academy in Rome - first in a 4-concert series at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, and subsequently in a newly-released 4-CD set on Bridge Records (9271). Both the Americans in Rome recording and his recording of Charles Ives songs with soprano Susan Narucki, The Light That Is Felt (New World) were named CD of the Month by BBC Music Magazine. Donald Berman has performed to critical acclaim at major venues in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East. He has premiered

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The Unknown Ives, Vol. 2

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The Unknown Ives

The Uncovered Ruggles

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Ives: Piano Sonata No. 2 “Concord, Mass., 1840–1860” • The St. Gaudens (“Black March”)

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The Light That is Felt: Songs of Charles Ives

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Martin Boykan: Flume

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Martin Boykan: Music for Piano (1986-2007)

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Martin Boykan: Music for Piano

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Ives: Piano Sonata No. 2 "Concord, Mass., 1840–1860" • The St. Gaudens (“Black March”)

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The Unknown Ives, Volume 2

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Unknown Ives, (The)

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