Stephen Scott

Stephen Scott is an innovative composer and educator best known for pioneering the "bowed piano" technique, where musicians use nylon filaments and horsehair to coax ethereal sounds from a grand piano's strings. Born in 1944, this Oregon-based artist has spent decades blending contemporary classical traditions with experimental textures, often drawing inspiration from global folk traditions and celestial themes. His works like *Vikings of the Sunrise* – inspired by Polynesian navigation – and *Paisajes Audibles/Sounding Landscapes* showcase his knack for turning pianos into miniature orchestras, creating shimmering soundscapes that feel both ancient and futuristic. Releases like *Ice and Fire* and *The Deep Spaces* continue his exploration of tension between organic acoustics and otherworldly timbres, cementing his legacy as a maverick of 21st-century chamber music.

Genres

Jazz

Minimalism

Latest Release

Ice and Fire

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Bowed Piano Ensemble

Album - 10 Tracks - Released November 19, 2013