'Transcriptions'
Tim Rumsey - Piano
In his debut album ‘Transcriptions, pianist Tim Rumsey presents a captivating journey through the art of arrangement.
With a selection of masterpieces by Faure, Grainger, Purcell, Dukas and Gershwin—alongside four fresh transcriptions by Rumsey himself—this release celebrates tradition and imagination alike.
Recorded for solo piano and issued on Luminate Records in November 2025, the collection showcases both virtuosic flair and thoughtful reinterpretation.
Whether reviving a coronation march by Walton or venturing into jazz-tinged Gershwin territory, Rumsey’s expressive touch and creative insight shine through, inviting listeners to hear familiar works in entirely new light.
1. ‘Orb & Sceptre (Coronation March, 1953)’
William Walton, Arr. Timothy Rumsey [08:56]
2. Après un Rêve
Gabriel Fauré, Arr. Percy Grainger [03:21]
3. Nell
Gabriel Fauré, Arr. Percy Grainger [02:39]
4. En avril à Paris
Charles Trenet / Walter Eiger, Arr. Alexis Weissenberg [04:20]
5. Now, O now, I needs must part
John Dowland, Arr. Percy Grainger [04:56]
6. Blithe Bells
Percy Grainger, after J. S. Bach [04:24]
7. Seven Virtuoso Etudes After Gershwin: 1. Liza
Earl Wild [03:58]
8. Variations on Gershwin’s ‘Shall We Dance?’
Timothy Rumsey [06:41]
9. Dido’s Lament (‘When I am laid in earth’)
Henry Purcell, Arr. Timothy Rumsey [08:07]
10. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Paul Dukas, Arr. Timothy Rumsey [12:23]
You can review this album after purchase on the Luminate Records Store.
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'Transcriptions' is also available as a two-part vinyl collection from elasticStage - 'Transcriptions- The Album', an LP featuring the bulk of the original release, and 'Transcriptions - Percy Grainger Singles' containing four works arranged or composed by Percy Grainger.
