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13 WAYS of Looking at the Goldberg
(Tritone Music: 2011 )
New reimaginings of Bach's iconic Goldberg Variations, written by a group of today's most remarkable composers. These brilliant contemporary voices invoke the Goldbergs in broadly different ways, in musical styles ranging from jazz to neo-romantic lyricism, spiky modernism to baroque austerity. This riveting performance celebrates both the eternal beauty of Bach's music and the musical evolutions of the past 250 years.

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Dream of Me
(Tritone Music: 2006)
Dream of Me , music from the scintillating pianist Lara Downes... Daydreams and night visions; the musical journeys you take and can’t remember in the morning... This is distinctive, timeless music by New American Romantics, including William Bolcom’s “Dream Shadows”; Aaron Kernis' richly poetic "Before Sleep and Dreams" and Dan Coleman’s “Burden of Dreams”. Lara puts this eclectic mix to bed with her own arrangement of the Mamas and Papas 60's hit “Dream a Little Dream of Me."

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American Ballads
(Arkadia: 2001)
Lara Downes takes us on a journey through the heart and soul of the USA with American Ballads , as she interprets 20th century works by Barber, Copland, Ives, Thompson and features the world premiere recording of jazz composer/saxophonist Benny Golson's On Gossamer Wings .This collection of solo pieces reflects the influence of popular music on our master composers and captures the essence of the American spirit, brilliantly performed by one of today's remarkable talents.

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Invitation to the Dance
(Arkadia: 2000 )
With her debut recording, pianist Lara Downes beckons you to the dance floor as she interprets works by 19th and 20th century masters, from Carl Maria Von Weber to Samuel Barber. This collection of solo pieces captures the spirit of the ballroom through the ages, from the sublime to the grotesque, all remarkably and passionately performed by one of today's brightest talents.

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Nocturnes for Night Owls: Classical Treasures for Sweet Dreams
(Tritone Music: 2010)
In a departure from her recordings of virtuoso repertoire, Lara releases this charming collection of classical quiet-time music that both children and their parents will love, compiled with eclectic flair. Beloved masterpieces like Beethoven’s “Moonlight” Sonata and Schumann’s "Traumerei" meet little-known gems, including Aaron Copland’s "Midsummer Nocturne". This collection of piano treasures comes from the heart of one of our generation’s most exceptional classical artists, offering music of great and timeless beauty to children everywhere.

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