Alan Rowlands

Alan Rowlands was a talented British pianist and educator, born in Swansea in 1924, who became a go-to interpreter of English classical music, especially the works of John Ireland. A student of the legendary Tobias Matthay at the Royal Academy of Music, Rowlands built a reputation for his sensitive and insightful performances, recording much of Ireland's piano catalog—including complete sets of the piano works and songs—helping to keep the composer's music alive for new generations. He also taught at the RAM for decades, influencing countless musicians with his expertise and passion.

Beyond his Ireland focus, Rowlands collaborated on arrangements and recordings of pieces by Ralph Vaughan Williams and others, often performing as a soloist or in duos. He passed away in 2006, but his legacy lives on through those crisp, evocative recordings that capture the essence of 20th-century British romanticism. If you're into that era of piano music, his stuff is definitely worth a spin!

Genres

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Chamber Music

Romantic Music

Piano

Solo Piano

Orchestral

British Classical

Latest Release

John Ireland: Violin Sonata No. 2 - Fantasy-Sonata for Clarinet and Piano - Piano Works

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Alan Rowlands

Album - 13 Tracks - Released December 2, 2016