Theme & Deviations
Sonny Chua performs a thrilling selection of his popular works, including the Sonatina, the subversively charming Assorted Fairies and Theme and 12 Deviations - a wickedly hilarious and dazzling set of 'variations-to-end-all-variations' on Chopsticks.
Chua's music is equally acclaimed by performers, teachers and students and is heard regularly in examinations, competitions and music festivals. His music communicates provocatively on several levels; stimulating the wit, humour and imagination in audiences of all ages.
Works on this album include a suite of 3 feisty rhapsodic dances, a Sonatina that was commissioned by the Victoria Music Teachers' Association (Australia) to commemorate its 70th year in 1998.
Artist
Sonny Chua
Sonny Chua's music reveals an accumulation and assimilation of seemingly incongruous ideas, displying the use of a broad palette, with myriad influences from classical, pop, jazz, rock, folk to "techno" music.
Press quotes
“Chua's work is an invigorating mix of styles ranging from the classic to modern jazz, each a refreshing musical experience.” ★★★★
— Chris Copas, The Star
“delightful recital”
Read full review— Neville Chohn, OzArts Review
“dazzling, sometimes whimsical, sometimes wicked, often hilarious ... pretty much a must have”
— 2MBS FM
“irreverently tongue-in-cheek ... The title work is a hoot.”
— Sophie Saxe-Lehrman, The West Australian
“most enjoyable ... students should be excited and encouraged in their piano studies by this album.”
— Amanda Watson, ASME Journal
“interesting in conception as well as highly entertaining”
— Bill Hoffmann, Canberra Times
“Refreshingly written in an accessible attractive and 'hip' language, this music inspires”
— Australian Music Teacher Magazine
“skilfully crafted, conveying a myriad styles and the playing is crisp and clear with a lovely range of dynamics.”
— Barbara Hebden, Sunday Mail
Audio preview
Track Listing
- Transylvanian Romp Sonny Chua
- Siesta Sonny Chua
- Jamaican Fumble Sonny Chua
- the beginning Sonny Chua
- the fruit Sonny Chua
- the rain Sonny Chua
- the lamb Sonny Chua
- the coat Sonny Chua
- Fortress March (marcia) Sonny Chua
- Astral Air (aria) Sonny Chua
- Dungeon Master (nocturne) Sonny Chua
- Midnight Snack (scherzo) Sonny Chua
- Death by Pasta (tarantella) Sonny Chua
- Around the World in 2 minutes... or less (bagatelle) Sonny Chua
- Nightwalker (nocturne) Sonny Chua
- Stop that! (theme and variations) Sonny Chua
- The Hunt (nocturne) Sonny Chua
- The Last Voyage (nocturne) Sonny Chua
- Calling (marcia) Sonny Chua
- Vision (dirge) Sonny Chua
- Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum (jig) Sonny Chua
- Rodeo (rondo) Sonny Chua
- twinkling fairy Sonny Chua
- flapping fairy Sonny Chua
- dizzy fairy Sonny Chua
- cuckoo fairy Sonny Chua
- lonely fairy Sonny Chua
- dripping fairy Sonny Chua
- slimy fairy Sonny Chua
- funky fairy Sonny Chua
- morning fairy - not! Sonny Chua
- hysterical fairy Sonny Chua
- airy fairy Sonny Chua
- jiggling fairy Sonny Chua
- nagging fairy Sonny Chua
- fishy fairy Sonny Chua
- twirling fairy Sonny Chua
- Preludio - fanfare Sonny Chua
- Intermezzo - angel (for Amy) Sonny Chua
- Rondo - night dance Sonny Chua
- Theme & 12 Deviations Sonny Chua
Performers
- Sonny Chua · piano
Where to buy
Theme & Deviations is available for download from the iTunes Music Store.
It's available for streaming through
Spotify and
Apple Music.
Theme & Deviations is available as as CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer secure online ordering.
Move CDs can be ordered through music retailers across Australia including Readings.
Product details
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Release date
- July 2000
- Copyright
- © 2000 Move Records
- Phonogram
- ℗ 2000 Move Records
- Categories
- Australian, Classical, Keyboard
- Catalogue number
- MD 3230
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574323023
