Works for Violin & Piano
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Jasper Wood and David Riley give definitive performances of Mathew Fuerst's works for violin and piano.

This recording presents four works composer Mathew Fuerst has written for violinist Jasper Wood and pianist David Riley, along with a solo piano piece. The compositions span a time period of 12 years and show Fuerst's development as a composer. Fuerst, a prize-winner at the 2nd Annual Antonin Dvorak Composition Competition, is a graduate of Eastman and Juilliard, where he worked with Robert Beaser and John Corigliano. His music has been performed in numerous venues around the U.S. as well as in Paris, Budapest, Scotland and Hong Kong. He is on the faculty at Hillsdale College. Violinist Jasper Wood has performed with many of North America's finest orchestras as well as pursuing an active career as a recitalist and chamber musician. He is affiliated with the University of British Columbia where he teaches violin and chamber music. Pianist David Riley, on the faculty at the University of Oregon, has received rave reviews throughout the U.S. and Canada, performing as a recitalist at major venues.
Contents:
Mathew Fuerst, composer
Sonata-Fantasie No. 1
Jasper Wood, violin; David Riley, piano

Mathew Fuerst, composer
Sonata-Fantasie No. 2
Jasper Wood, violin; David Riley, piano

Mathew Fuerst, composer
Diabolical Dances
Jasper Wood, violin; David Riley, piano

Mathew Fuerst, composer
The Drift of Things
Mathew Fuerst, piano

Mathew Fuerst, composer
Violin Sonata No. 3
Jasper Wood, violin; David Riley, piano

Review:
“It’s a lively display of virtuosity, on the part of both the players and the composer.” (American Record Guide)