Geoffrey Douglas Madge
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Geoffrey Douglas Madge is an Australian classical pianist
and composer.
Madge performed long and arduous works, he has twice recorded Sorabji
's Opus clavicembalisticum
, one of the longest
and most difficult works ever written for the piano. In 1982, 52 years after the first public performance (by the composer), Madge gave the work its second public performance.
In 1979 he gave the first complete performance of Nikolaos Skalkottas
' 32 Piano Pieces.
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
and composer.
Madge performed long and arduous works, he has twice recorded Sorabji
Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji
Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji was an English composer, music critic, pianist, and writer.-Biography:...
's Opus clavicembalisticum
Opus Clavicembalisticum
Opus clavicembalisticum is a solo piano piece composed by Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji, completed on June 26, 1930.The piece is notable for its length and difficulty: at the time of its completion it was the longest piano piece in existence. Its duration is around four hours, depending on tempo...
, one of the longest
Longest non-repetitive piano piece
This page attempts to list the longest non-repetitive piano pieces along with approximate duration and the number of pages they cover.-Works that have been performed and/or recorded:* Jacob Mashak – Beatus Vir...
and most difficult works ever written for the piano. In 1982, 52 years after the first public performance (by the composer), Madge gave the work its second public performance.
In 1979 he gave the first complete performance of Nikolaos Skalkottas
Nikolaos Skalkottas
Nikos Skalkottas was one of the most important Greek composers of 20th-century music. A member of the Second Viennese School, he drew his influences from both the classical repertoire and the Greek tradition....
' 32 Piano Pieces.