VA - Justin Rubin: Variations of Life & Loss (2018)

On this new album, composer Justin Rubin presents a program of reflective modern compositions that are immediately appealing. Prolific in a variety of artistic disciplines, Justin Rubin (b.1971), composer, organist/pianist, multimedia artist, and author, was initially educated under the tutelage of his father. He subsequently pursued formal training at the Manhattan School of Music Preparatory Division between 1986 and 1989, studying piano under Philip Kawin. He graduated from the State University of New York at Purchase in 1992 with the distinction of Summa Cum Laude where he studied composition, organ, and art history. Continuing at Purchase, Rubin graduated in 1994 with a Master of Fine Arts in composition while beginning to explore performance art and multimedia presentations. As a composer, Justin Rubin has established himself as an emerging voice, receiving over one hundred performances of his works across the country, as well as in Europe, South America, and Japan.

TRACKLIST

01. Solon Pierce - Ruminations on "Let Us Break Bread Together"
02. Duo Gelland - 6 Kleine Variationen für 2 Violinen über "There Were Three Ravens"
03. Solon Pierce - Variations on "Maria durch ein Dornwald ging"
04. Alyssa Anderson - Ultima Verba: I. Ultima Verba
05. Alyssa Anderson - Ultima Verba: II. The Last Farewell
06. Alyssa Anderson - Ultima Verba: III. Ultima Verba. Last Love
07. Duo Gastesi-Bezerra - À Rebours (Version for Piano Duo): I. Sognando con rubato [Live]
08. Duo Gastesi-Bezerra - À Rebours (Version for Piano Duo): II. Leggeramente [Live]
09. Duo Gastesi-Bezerra - À Rebours (Version for Piano Duo): III. Solenemente, posato [Live]
10. Duo Gelland - A Little Infinite Canon for 2 Violins
11. Duo Gastesi-Bezerra - Messe pour piano à 4 mains: I. Kyrie (Live)
12. Duo Gastesi-Bezerra - Messe pour piano à 4 mains: II. Gloria (Live)
13. Duo Gastesi-Bezerra - Messe pour piano à 4 mains: III. Credo (Live)
14. Duo Gastesi-Bezerra - Messe pour piano à 4 mains: IV. Sanctus (Live)
15. Duo Gastesi-Bezerra - Messe pour piano à 4 mains: V. Agnus Dei (Live)
16. Solon Pierce - Variations on "My Country, 'Tis of Thee"
17. Duo Gastesi-Bezerra - Préludes après Satie pour piano à 4 mains: No. 1, Andantemente (Live)
18. Duo Gastesi-Bezerra - Préludes après Satie pour piano à 4 mains: No. 2, Nervoso (Live)