{"product_id":"4589538774691","title":"Joanne Polk - Shenton: Social Flutterby-piano Works - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoanne Polk\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA collection of works by David Shenton, a British-born composer and pianist based in New York. Known as a musician who transcends the boundaries of classical music and is well-versed in many genres, including jazz and pop, he is also widely active as an arranger for Hollywood and Broadway musicals. This album features four works that succinctly showcase his compositional style and musical tastes. The collection features “6 Musical Oddities,” which fuses jazz rhythms with a sophisticated, Poulenc-esque sound, as well as pianistic works with catchy melodies, such as the Chopin-inspired “Ballade” and “Piano Sonata.” The highlight is the set of variations on “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” placed at the end. Familiar Chopin études appear in various forms, enriching the piece. It is a delightful and technically demanding collection of short pieces in which even the Heroic Polonaise and sonatas make occasional appearances. The performer, Joan Poke, is a renowned pianist who teaches in the piano department at the Manhattan School of Music.\nNaxos Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklisting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.Six Musical Oddities, Op. 81~I. Monkey Business\u003cbr\u003e2.Six Musical Oddities, Op. 81~II. In Full Swing\u003cbr\u003e3.Six Musical Oddities, Op. 81~III. Punch Line\u003cbr\u003e4.Six Musical Oddities, Op. 81~IV. Gentle Misstep\u003cbr\u003e5.Six Musical Oddities, Op. 81~V. Broken Chords\u003cbr\u003e6.Six Musical Oddities, Op. 81~VI. Social Flutterby\u003cbr\u003e7.Ballade, Op. 80\u003cbr\u003e8.Sonata, Op. 77~I. Allegro\u003cbr\u003e9.Sonata, Op. 77~II. Scherzo\u003cbr\u003e10.Sonata, Op. 77~III. Romanza\u003cbr\u003e11.Sonata, Op. 77~IV. Rondo\u003cbr\u003e12.Variations on Santa Claus Is Coming to Town (After Chopin's Etudes)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steinway \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53374654546209,"sku":"4589538774691","price":2511.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4589538774691.jpg?v=1787632216","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/4589538774691","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}