empty cell Lubomyr Melnyk
Lubomyr Melnyk is a Ukrainian composer and pianist, renowned for his 'continuous music' technique, which involves extremely rapid and complex note sequences using the sustain pedal to create harmonic overtones and resonances. Notable albums include "KMH: Piano Music in the Continuous Mode" (1979), "The Voice of Trees" (1985), "Windmills" (2013), and "Fallen Trees" (2018). Melnyk is known for his ability to play up to 19 notes per second with each hand, placing him among the fastest pianists in the world. His music is often compared to minimalist composers like Steve Reich and Philip Glass. The products available from the artist Lubomyr Melnyk include CDs.