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Much to be Gained

Jenny Q Chai explores
sound and colour -
impressing
GEOFF PEARCE

'The pianist is assured, exciting to listen to and totally compelling.'

Jenny Q Chai - (S)yn(e)sth(e)te. © 2017 Jenny Q Chai

(S)yn(e)sth(e)te is a disc created to explain the relationship between sound and colour. Some people experience the phenomenon of synesthesia — an involuntary connection between senses. The sound to colour variety is termed chromesthesia, and famous composer examples are Bliss, Scriabin and Messiaen. Personally, I have not experienced this, but I have a few friends who do...

Copyright © 11 June 2018 Geoff Pearce,
Sydney, Australia

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JENNY Q CHAI: (S)YN(E)STH(E)TE

CLAUDE DEBUSSY

GYOERGY LIGETI

OLIVIER MESSIAEN

PIANO MUSIC

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

2012

NEW YORK

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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