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Pacific Triptych for piano was completed in August of 2019. It is based on

an earlier unperformed version for full orchestra completed in 2006. So, the

piano version recorded here acts as a premiere. As implied by the title, it's a

three-movement score based on contrasting sections that reflect the majesty of

the Pacific Coast, especially the drama of the ocean and the endless sky above.

Seven Nuggets was completed on April 25, 2023. It was inspired by a group

of uncut, yet brilliant gemstones. Each "nugget" or movement ends with a low

bass note. Those same notes are then played in sequence - at mid-range - at the

end of the seventh nugget before being resolved into a sixth chord in the final

nine bars.

An American Travelogue (Book 1) was completed on May 3, 2023. This

four-movement piano suite was inspired by various American locations in the

western, southwestern, and Gulf Coast of the United States. (Book 2 continues

this exploration in locations in the rest of the country.) - P S L

Peter Scott Lewis is a San Francisco based, yet

internationally active composer of modern

classical music. His music has been published

by Lapis Island Press and Theodore Presser

Company and includes an extensive catalog

of solo, chamber, vocal, and orchestral music.

His numerous recordings have been released

by Sono Luminus, Naxos - American Classics,

New Albion, and Lapis Island Records. He also

plays the piano and has recorded as both a

conductor and guitar soloist.

Blair McMillen is a prominent soloist,

recording artist, new music specialist,

ensemble leader, music festival

director, and educator. He is known for

his passionate advocacy of living

composers and contemporary music,

as well as championing very early

keyboard music and more recent

neglected masterpieces. McMillen

has toured and recorded with, among others, The Knights, International Contemporary Ensemble, the New York Philharmonic,

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and the Albany Symphony.

Blair McMillen, piano

Peter Scott Lewis, composer

Recorded at Oktaven Audio, Mount Vernon, NY May 19-20, 2024

Producer: Peter Scott Lewis

Recording, Mixing, & Editing Engineer: Ryan Streber

Mastering Engineer: Daniel Shores

Piano Technician: Brigitte Sims

Cover Art: Collin J Rae & Joshua Frey

Layout: Joshua Frey

Photo of PSL: Thomas Heinser © 2023

Instrument: 1987 Hamburg Steinway D 9' concert grand.

Rebuilt by Klavierhaus and Arlan Harris in 2009.

Published by Lapis Island Press (Subito Distribution)