Pacific Triptych


Pacific Triptych
Artist: Blair McMillen, piano
Composer: Peter Scott Lewis
Format: 1 CD
SLE-70040
Release Date: 7/11/2025
This is a pre-order. Estimated shipping: early July, 2025
Pacific Triptych for piano was completed in August of 2019. It is based on an earlier unperformed version for full orchestra completed in 2006. So, the piano version recorded here acts as a premiere. As implied by the title, it’s a three-movement score based on contrasting sections that reflect the majesty of the Pacific Coast, especially the drama of the ocean and the endless sky above.
Seven Nuggets was completed on April 25, 2023. It was inspired by a group of uncut, yet brilliant gemstones. Each “nugget” or movement ends with a low bass note. Those same notes are then played in sequence - at mid-range - at the end of the seventh nugget before being resolved into a sixth chord in the final nine bars.
An American Travelogue (Book 1) was completed on May 3, 2023. This four-movement piano suite was inspired by various American locations in the western, southwestern, and Gulf Coast of the United States. (Book 2 continues this exploration in locations in the rest of the country.) - P S L
1-3. Pacific Triptych (21:25)
1. Following the Sunrise 8:16
2. Travelling Music 6:17
3. Toccata 6:52
4-10. Seven Nuggets (20:53)
1. Fire Opal 2:49
2. Carved Jade 2:28
3. Gleaming Chrysocolla 2:41
4. Rough Diamond 3:05
5. Raw Sapphire 3:16
6. Emerald, Uncut 2:58
7. Lapis, with Gold Crystals 3:36
11-14. An American Travelogue, Book 1 (14:00)
1. Chief Seattle Walks the Pike Place Market 6:14
2. Dancing in New Orleans 2:11
3. Austin Sun 2:44
4. Beyond the Golden Gate 2:51
Total Time: 56:21
Release date: July 11th, 2025
UPC: 053479704009
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