Grant Johannesen

Grant Johannesen

Grant Johannesen

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Préludes flasques pour un chien: IV. Avec cameraderie
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Polonaise No. 10 in F Minor, Op. 71, No. 3, Polonaise in F Minor, Op. 71 No. 3
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Polonaise No. 9 in B-Flat Major, Op. 71, No. 2, Polonaise in B-Flat Major, Op. 71 No. 2
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Polonaise No. 8 in D Minor, Op. 71, No. 1, Polonaise in D Minor, Op. 71 No. 1
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Polonaise No. 6 in A-Flat Major, Op. 53, "Heroic", Polonaise in A-Flat Major, Op. 53 "Heroic"

Albums

  • Chopin: Polonaises

    Jan 2000 • 8 songs

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Grant Johannesen

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Grant Johannesen emerged in the mid-20th century as one of the foremost American pianists of the postwar generation. He was best known for his interpretations of French music, particularly works by Fauré, whose entire solo output he recorded: Saint-Saëns, Poulenc, Milhaud, and Dukas. But he also played standards by Beethoven, Schubert, and Chopin and championed what was then contemporary music by American composers like Copland, Barber, Diamond, Harris, Mennin, and others, including first wife Helen Taylor. Johannesen performed on many live radio broadcasts and appeared numero...
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