Various Composers - The Elastic Heart of Youth (Bruce Levingston)

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1. Jean Sibelius - 5 Pieces for Piano, Op. 75: No. 5, The Spruce
2. Leoš Janáček - 1.X.1905, JW VIII/19: I. Presentiment
3. Leoš Janáček - 1.X.1905, JW VIII/19: II. Death
4. Augusta Gross - Solace
5. Claude Debussy - Études, L. 136, Book II: No. 11, Pour les arpèges composés
6. Claude Debussy - Préludes, Book I, L. 117: No. 8, La fille aux cheveux de lin
7. Claude Debussy - Suite bergamasque, L. 75: III. Clair de lune
8. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Fantasia in D Minor, K. 397
9. Domenico Scarlatti - Keyboard Sonata in D Minor, Kk. 213
10. Domenico Scarlatti - Keyboard Sonata in A Minor, Kk. 54
11. Missy Mazzoli - The Elastic Heart of Youth

Bruce Levingston, piano

Date: 2026

Label: Sono Luminus

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The programme brings together works from diverse musical traditions—Baroque, Classical, Nordic, Slavic, French, and contemporary—unified by a shared expressive core that reflects vitality, contrast, and renewal. Inspired by Jean Sibelius’s idea of an underlying harmony within apparent dissonance, the selection explores the interplay between tension and release, stillness and motion, and fragmentation and restoration. Pieces by composers including Sibelius, Leoš Janáček, Claude Debussy, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Domenico Scarlatti, and Missy Mazzoli trace emotional and sonic landscapes ranging from introspection to luminous clarity. Together, the works suggest a broader meditation on nature, resilience, and the capacity for renewal through musical expression.

Bruce Levingston is an American concert pianist and recording artist acclaimed for his sensitive interpretations of both classical and contemporary repertoire. Born in the Mississippi Delta, he studied in the United States, Canada, and Europe under distinguished mentors and has performed at major venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Royal Opera House. Recognized for his refined artistry and tonal nuance, he is also a strong advocate for new music. Through his nonprofit Premiere Commission, he has supported and premiered works by numerous living composers, including collaborations with figures such as Philip Glass and Missy Mazzoli.

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