Alwyn' approach to writing for the piano was essentially that of a romantic, born out of the tradition exemplified by Liszt and Rachmaninov, through to the impressionism inherent in the music of Debussy and Ravel. Influences aside, however, Alwyn fou.
18 1. Auti Te Pape - Woman at the River. Allegretto
19 2. Le Vivo (Danse Tahitienne)
20 3. Manao Tupapau - She Dreams of Returning. Andante Tranquillo
21 4. Dance Fragment. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
22 5. Nevermore. Slow and Poignant
23 6. Te Atua - the Gods. Allegro Barbaro
24 7. Mahna No Varua Ino - the Devil Speaks. Allegro
Alwyn' approach to writing for the piano was essentially that of a romantic, born out of the tradition exemplified by Liszt and Rachmaninov, through to the impressionism inherent in the music of Debussy and Ravel. Influences aside, however, Alwyn fou.
