Jonathan Pieslak
Academic Researcher and Composer
Charlotte Observer, "Tchaikovsky and Pieslak don't have a lot in common stylistically, though both pianists tackle their virtuosic and challenging music with aplomb. (Each disc is not only well-played but superbly recorded.) But the pieces, written more that a century apart, have this in common: They reflect the times they were composed and the states of their composers' minds..." (read more)
Chamber & solo vocal
Bhakti (1), Unburdening (2012) Solar Flares (2005)
Piano and recording Women's Chorus
Gray Fractions (2010) Bhakti (3), Shivaratri (2013)
Cello Quartet Chanting
Prednisomnia (2011) In Pulverem Mortis (2005)
Bass Clarinet, Piano, Violin, and Cello Women's Chorus
White Shadows (2009) Bhakti (2), Om Meditation (2013)
Violin and Piano Chanting
Shards (2008) Bhakti (5), Om Meditation, 108 (2014)
Piano Chanting
Saxophone Quartet
Spiral (2003)
Piano
Facades (2010)
Saxophone Quartet
Prednisomnia (arr. 2012)
Piano
American Atmospheres (2005)
Piano
Dancers of a Fractured Method (2009)
Percussion Quartet
My thanks to the musicians who perform and have performed my music; all performer and
recording information is included on the individual links. In some instances, recordings are
accompanied by scrolling scores on video.
Compositions
REVIEWS
NY Times, "This beautiful recording of the piano music of Jonathan Pieslak, played with extraordinary rhythmic clarity and expression by the pianist Robert Auler, spans extremes..." (read more)
American Record Guide, "...a skillful and evocative piano composer...This is a rewarding release by a composer we need to hear more from."
Syracuse.com, "Shards," Albany Records' radiant 2014 release, features spirited artist Robert Auler performing Jonathan Pieslak's classical compositions for solo piano. Pieslak, a brilliant contemporary composer, references the sounds of rock, jazz and Vedic chant to create innovative music ranging in mood from sizzling to serene..." (read more)