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Mirror Morning | Anthony Ashur
The piano I used for this recording is a 115-year-old Steinway grand piano. Not only is it the finest piano I have played but it also holds special meaning for me: it was owned by someone who was very influential in my music studies. To Frances B. Lanier, the founder of the New England Conservatory Preparatory School, I give heartfelt thanks. Also to her daughter and son-in-law, Marnie and Bob Brown, I give special thanks.
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1. St. Columba Sample: Stream | MP3
2. Chant Mode VII Sample: Stream | MP3
3. Mighty Fortress Sample: Stream | MP3
4. Welsh Tune Sample: Stream | MP3
5. Morning Song Sample: Stream | MP3
6. Adoration Sample: Stream | MP3
7. Kingsfold Sample: Stream | MP3
8. Amazing Grace Sample: Stream | MP3
9. Patrick's Promise Sample: Stream | MP3
10. Appalachian Melody Sample: Stream | MP3
11. Nicaea Sample: Stream | MP3
12. St. Agnes Sample: Stream | MP3
13. Old Hundredth Sample: Stream | MP3
14. Resignation Sample: Stream | MP3
When I was a teenager I was very fortunate to have spent my summers at Camp Encore/Coda, a music camp in Maine. The camp was situated on a beautiful secluded lake in the mountains. A Mirror Morning involved the right combination of clear skies, early-morning sun and lack of wind. In the early hours of such a morning, the lake would reflect the trees, mountains and buildings on the shore to such perfection that one could not distinguish reality from reflection. It was such a beautiful sight that I could stare at it until the "mirror" broke with the wind.
I selected Mirror Morning as the title for this recording because these are "reflective" pieces. They are calming, inspirational and introspective. As an inspiration for this collection of piano stylings I have used some of my favorite hymn tunes from the American, English, Irish, German, and Gregorian Chant traditions. Many of the pieces have been given the name of the original tune. These pieces were used mainly for their motif and melodic direction as a source for improvisation. I truly believe that these piano stylings are a gift to me. Now I would like to share that gift with you.
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