Kahane Gabriel - Heirloom - (CD)

A refined CD capturing Gabriel Kahane’s piano concerto “Heirloom,” performed by his father Jeffrey Kahane and The Knights. This three-movement work weaves family memories with musical tradition in a deeply evocative form.

• Format: CD
• Genre: contemporary / modern classical
• Label & Year: Nonesuch Records, scheduled release October 10, 2025
• EAN: 0075597894592

• Heirloom: I. Guitars in the Attic
• Heirloom: II. My Grandmother Knew Alban Berg
• Heirloom: III. VERA’S CHICKEN‑POWERED TRANSIT MACHINE
• Where Are the Arms

This recording offers a unique blend of personal narrative and orchestral sophistication. Perfect for listeners who value the intersection of singer-songwriter intimacy and contemporary orchestral expression. A touching celebration of artistic inheritance.

• The CD edition features artwork by John Gall and includes a signed limited‑edition print of the score’s first page .
• The concerto was commissioned by six orchestras, premiered in 2021, and refined through revisions up to 2023 .
• The final movement was inspired by a playful moment during the pandemic, when the composer’s daughter rode a diaper‑box “chicken‑powered transit machine” .