Mark Latimer
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Mark Latimer is an English pianist noted for his virtuoso technique and outstanding ability in both classical and jazz playing. His repertoire consists of over 75 performed piano concertos, including the mammoth Busoni concerto and the Alkan concerto for solo piano, of which he made the first live recording. He is also a notable composer and has had numerous works performed and recorded. He is a Steinway Artist. [1]
He performed the Rachmaninoff 3rd and Prokofiev 2nd piano concertos at the age of 16, shortly followed by a performance both of Brahms piano concerti. and performed the Rachmaninoff 2nd piano concerto age 12 having been playing the piano for just 3 months. He became a professor of music at the London College of Music age 18.
He is also known for his performances of pieces by lesser known composers such as Sorabji, Reger, Honegger, Lambert and others. As well as piano he has also recorded a number of organ works including an hour long organ and prepared piano CD Zeitgeist which is completely improvised. An on going series of "Take" jazz CDs have been recorded, alongside his own suite "Exhibitionist at the pictures".
[edit] Press Comments
“Horowitz-like fury has you on the edge of your seat.” (BBC Music Magazine)
“Mark Latimer will jolt you into startled alertness. He is the definitive one-off, having mastered both classical music and jazz without short changing either.” (The Guardian)
“Formidable technique… lightening fingered” (The Times)
“Mark Latimer is a keyboard artist of phenomenal technique.” (The Guardian)
[edit] Discography
Variations and Fugues - Reger - Warner Classics - ASIN: B0002VE20Q - Reviews
Zeitgeist - Latimer - Munitions Factory - Review
Concerto for Solo Piano - Alkan - APR - ASIN: B000065AI9 - Reviews
Take #1 - Various - Spotlite - ASIN: B000056P18 - Reviews
Unhinged Take #2 - Various - Spotlite - ASIN: B00006AGBB - Review
Smooth Jazz For A Rainy Day - Various
