"Mark Birnbaum's Dreamland: Piano Gems Circa 1903"

To round out this unique collection of works, some quite rare, by four master musicians, he adds his tribute with two originals. These composers, while individual, share philosophies, even sounds, but remain themselves. Mark Birnbaum's pieces fit into the concept of the collection, family like, as musical "cousins and relatives," as he aptly put it.

While I avoid sneaking opinions into annotations for recordings, I must admit I love this album!

Claude Debussy (1862-1918) proved to be a revolutionary and rebellious student at the Paris Conservatory to which he was admitted