Michael Bartolomei - These Moments Given

2021 release

Sydney music institution Michael Bartolomei plays a selection of Kate Bush’s piano-based compositions. “She’s at once, classic, contemporary, bluesy, and
jazzy but above all her music is oh so sweet and exceptional. Her powers of composition on piano are in focus on this recording – it’s been a pleasure to ‘walk in her shoes”.

Kate Bush’s spectacular catalogue of timeless hits and many album tracks were first created on her piano. They then became the album versions we know and love. This CD considers how some of her well-known tunes would live if re-set back as in their embryonic piano state. The result is a beautiful listening
experience hitherto not previously available – unless you are a proficient player yourself!

This album came about wanting more of Kate’s brilliance, for hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide and for new audiences as well - but it also triumphs
as a stand-alone recording to enjoy and treasure. It’s a journey into Kate’s unique talent, which often reveals surprises like classic jazz and blues sounding themes hitherto ‘hidden’ in full production. Kate has been gifted to the world and in turn her music has been gifted to us - these are moments of pleasure.

How fortunate are we to have access to such soul lifting enjoyment – yet how desperate are many people around the world who have literally lost everything. In ten years of devastation, millions of Syrian people have lost their homes, their communities, and heart breakingly, their prospects. When you buy this recording all funds raised will be donated to the Syrian Refugee Appeal of the UNHCR.

You have an opportunity to contribute to this urgent and critical need and also to enjoy a new exciting dimension of one of the world’s greatest artists.

All monies raised are donated to Australia for UNHCR, the national partner of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to help support the Syria Emergency appeal.
Thank you for your support.