Calling (Centrediscs)
Released in celebration of John Beckwith's 90th birthday.
Instrumental works performed by New Music Concerts Ensemble, pianist Bruce Mather and the Accordes String Quartet, clarinetist Peter Stoll with pianist Adam Zukiewicz, pianist Barbara Pritchard, flutist Robert Aitken with pianist William Aide, and guitarist Peter Higham.
This CD includes the four piano miniatures John Beckwith wrote for Barbara's Variations project.
Released in celebration of John Beckwith's 90th birthday.
Instrumental works performed by New Music Concerts Ensemble, pianist Bruce Mather and the Accordes String Quartet, clarinetist Peter Stoll with pianist Adam Zukiewicz, pianist Barbara Pritchard, flutist Robert Aitken with pianist William Aide, and guitarist Peter Higham.
This CD includes the four piano miniatures John Beckwith wrote for Barbara's Variations project.
Giunt' è la Primavera
A piano fantasy written by Michael Parker (1948-2017) for Barbara's FANTASTIC! program in 2016. Now available as a Centretracks release on iTunes and Google Play. |
Toccata (Centrediscs)
Piano music by Barbara Pentland (1912 - 2000)
Heralded as one of John Terauds' (Musical Toronto) top 10 albums of 2012
Nominated for a 2014 East Coast Music Award: Classical Recording of the Year
Thanks to the depth, subtlety and assurance of Pritchard’s interpretations on the disc, Pentland’s pieces far exceed the dry-as-dust stereotypes we usually associate with serial-type music… Pritchard’s sparkling, vibrant playing opens up Pentland’s scores, revealing a wonderful lyrical streak, a playfulness that fills this music with life. (Musical Toronto)
This is an extraordinary set of works and Pritchard’s sensitive tone and attention to detail make this impressionistic-sounding music a mesmerizing experience. (The Whole Note)
…we the listeners are touched here, too, not the least through the sensitivity of Pritchard’s interpretations.
(The Globe and Mail)
Piano music by Barbara Pentland (1912 - 2000)
Heralded as one of John Terauds' (Musical Toronto) top 10 albums of 2012
Nominated for a 2014 East Coast Music Award: Classical Recording of the Year
Thanks to the depth, subtlety and assurance of Pritchard’s interpretations on the disc, Pentland’s pieces far exceed the dry-as-dust stereotypes we usually associate with serial-type music… Pritchard’s sparkling, vibrant playing opens up Pentland’s scores, revealing a wonderful lyrical streak, a playfulness that fills this music with life. (Musical Toronto)
This is an extraordinary set of works and Pritchard’s sensitive tone and attention to detail make this impressionistic-sounding music a mesmerizing experience. (The Whole Note)
…we the listeners are touched here, too, not the least through the sensitivity of Pritchard’s interpretations.
(The Globe and Mail)
For information on purchasing Toccata, or to stream the album on Spotify, please visit Centrediscs.
Piano Atlantica (Centrediscs)
Music from Atlantic Canada by Jérôme Blais, Ian Crutchley, Anthony Genge, Richard Gibson and Clark Ross Clark Ross's Last Dance (Track 16) nominated for a 2011 Juno Award: Classical Composition of the Year As always, Pritchard’s playing is extraordinary throughout. (See Magazine) |
Pritchard is clearly committed to this repertoire and demonstrates a strong affinity for the music. Her playing is finely nuanced to maintain interest throughout. The loud passages are executed with a sense of power that is warm and rich while the quiet passages achieve a delicate intimacy. I was impressed by her consistent ability to draw me into the music through her interpretations. (CAMLADC Review)
Recorded at the St. Mary’s University Art Gallery in Halifax, both pianist and piano sound exceptional.
(The Whole Note)
Recorded at the St. Mary’s University Art Gallery in Halifax, both pianist and piano sound exceptional.
(The Whole Note)
The View from Here (Centrediscs)
Music by Barbara Monk Feldman, Anthony Genge, Peter Hatch, John Rea, James Rolfe and Linda C. Smith
… one of our finest interpreters of contemporary keyboard music…
(William Littler - The Toronto Star)
“The Pritchard Touch” - This CD is perfect for quiet contemplation and “ear cleaning,” but it ain’t new age. Pritchard has the touch and she reaches out and grabs you with it. This is one of the best Canadian piano discs I’ve heard to date. (Musicworks)
… the music demands concentration, intense preparation, and a total commitment to the music. In the Canadian pianist Barbara Pritchard it finds all of these attributes in equal measure. (Fanfare)
Music by Barbara Monk Feldman, Anthony Genge, Peter Hatch, John Rea, James Rolfe and Linda C. Smith
… one of our finest interpreters of contemporary keyboard music…
(William Littler - The Toronto Star)
“The Pritchard Touch” - This CD is perfect for quiet contemplation and “ear cleaning,” but it ain’t new age. Pritchard has the touch and she reaches out and grabs you with it. This is one of the best Canadian piano discs I’ve heard to date. (Musicworks)
… the music demands concentration, intense preparation, and a total commitment to the music. In the Canadian pianist Barbara Pritchard it finds all of these attributes in equal measure. (Fanfare)
Other Recordings
Northern Arch
Meditation No. 6 - Robert J. Rosen Old Coyote's Saturday Night - Allan Gordon Bell Barbara Pritchard, solo piano (Arktos CD 94 001) Musicworks 52
Music for John Cage - Linda C. Smith Barbara Pritchard solo piano (Musicworks 52) L'Ensemble Denis Schingh
Et la Clarté se Révèle dans la Nuit - Denis Schingh L'Ensemble Denis Schingh (EDS 0191) |
New World
Dame's Rocket - Rudolf Komorous The ARRAYMUSIC Ensemble (Artifact Music - ART 006) Chroma
Little Venice - Linda Catlin Smith Merapi - Jose Evangelista Dark Glasses - Rodney Sharman The ARRAYMUSIC Ensemble (Artifact Music - ART 004) Breakdown
Windows - Peter Hannan Peter Hannan, recorder Barbara Pritchard piano (SRI Classics - SRI 001) |