Chase Spruill

Michael Nyman: Yamamoto Perpetuo Chase Spruill

The piece was inspired by fragments of Nyman's award winning film score to The Piano. Nyman developed this masterpiece for the solo violin repertoire into a twelve movement virtuosic showcase for a high caliber violinist. Yamamoto Perpetuo was composed in 1993 for the fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto and was based on sketches and deconstructions of a Scottish folk tune. The result is a major 45 minute dance for solo violin. Chase Spruill is a young American violinist who specializes in modern repertoire. He tours widely and has recorded for Philip Glass' record label Orange Mountain Music. This release of Yamamoto Perpetuo, in celebration of Michael Nyman's 75th birthday, marks his solo recording debut.