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Indonesian pianist Jonathan Kuo's debut pairs Godowsky with Stravinsky

Jonathan Kuo impresses on his debut record, pairing Godowsky's Java Suite with Stravinsky's piano arrangement of Petrushka.

Jonathan Kuo, an Indonesian pianist, has released his debut solo recording featuring Godowsky's Java Suite alongside Stravinsky's piano arrangement of Petrushka, two technically demanding works. The choice of Godowsky's Java Suite carries personal resonance given Kuo's Indonesian background.

Critics describe his approach as expressive and unflashy, favouring musical intelligence over virtuoso display.

Why it mattersKuo's debut introduces a young Indonesian performer tackling a demanding and unusual classical repertoire with assured control.

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