by Ben Hogwood

This intriguing piece, recorded for Another Timbre, is a sizeable structure of 79 minutes for solo piano by Canadian composer Martin Arnold. The piece was commissioned by pianist Philip Thomas on the back of the success of his box set of Morton Feldman piano music. Sadly Philip became very unwell shortly after commissioning the piece and is unable to play it. However, fellow Apartment House pianist Kerry Yong took on the project with Philip’s blessing, and has recorded it for Another Timbre.

Released on Friday 23 November, Flax can be heard in part on the Another Timbre bandcamp site – where it is also available for purchase:

Published post no.2,022 – Monday 27 November 2023