North of the River Alberto L. Ferro

• 1Through Ashes and Clouds04:30
• 2Giant Steps02:39
• 3A New Genesis (to J.P.) - Introduzione, Fuga e Finale09:51
• 4Stay Still04:43
• 5In A Dream03:13
• 6In Balance on a Thought03:25
• 7Long Nights03:13
• 8Broken02:40
• 9Piano Etude n. 1, Ostinato04:37
• 10Another Year03:39
• 11Alice in Wonderland03:24
• 12Excruciating03:51
• Total Runtime49:45

Info for North of the River

Pianist and composer Alberto L. Ferro presents his latest album for piano solo "North of the River", a collection of new works where composition meets improvisation.

Emerging from his classical and jazz background Ferro's music explores the poetic and lyrical corners of modern expressivity.

His creative influences span from jazz, rock to early Baroque and Contemporary Art music: the piano becomes the channel for immediacy and intense communication.

As the result of few years of work, "North of the River" is a further exploration of the boundary between writing and making music, the line where composition is joined by improvisation.

"I aimed at merging many of my deepest creative visions into unique piano solo pieces, crossing genres and styles. You will find drama, joy, opportunity for peaceful reflection and intense expressive extremes."

Alberto L. Ferro, piano

Alberto L. Ferro
piano recitals featuring virtuoso classical music, compelling jazz interpretations, original compositions and improvisations. Also active in Duo, Trio, Quartet.

Currently teaching of the London Contemporary School of Piano, he holds a Piano Performance Degree from Milan Conservatory and a Master in Music (Classical and Jazz Piano) from Washington State University, U.S.

“North of the River” is released on April 2020. The singles “In a Dream” and “Stay Still” have been featured in editorial playlists on Spotify. His first album "The Deep End of Sound" was published in 2017 by Master Chord Records Uk, and is available in shops and online.

Alberto is a composer and interpreter, a committed teacher and lecturer on musical topics. He also performs improvised music for Contemporary Ballet in London, where he currently lives.

This album contains no booklet.