• Six preludes for solo piano

  • Clifton Callender

    1. CHOPIN

    2. BACH

    3. LANGETIESSEN

    4. TATUM

    5. CRAWFORD

    6. LISZT

  • à la manière de... presents six preludes by American composer Clifton Callender, each entering into dialogue with the musical language of a different predecessor. Rather than imitating historical styles, the works transform familiar gestures into a distinctly contemporary voice, exploring how influence, memory, and musical identity continue to shape new creation.

    Performed by pianist Minyoung Rho, whose close collaboration with the composer informed the realization of this project, the recording highlights both the individuality of each prelude and the larger architectural arc that connects the cycle. References to Chopin, Bach, Art Tatum, Ruth Crawford Seeger, Franz Liszt, and the combined influences of David Lang, György Ligeti, and Louis Andriessen emerge not as quotations, but as points of departure for an original musical language.

    This release marks the first commercial recording of à la manière de..., offering listeners an intimate exploration of musical lineage viewed through a contemporary lens.

  • Performer: Minyoung Rho
    Composer: Clifton Callender
    Label: Manus Label
    Release Type: Digital EP
    Release Date: August 7, 2026

    Produced by: Manus Label
    Artistic Direction: Mingfu Han

Dr. Minyoung Rho

Minyoung Rho is a pianist and organist recognized for her expressive interpretations and wide-ranging repertoire. With a particular commitment to contemporary music, she has worked closely with living composers and has premiered and performed their works, reflecting her deep engagement with new music and contemporary artists. Praised by the New York Classical Review as "a musician who has the technique, the ear, and the sensibility," Minyoung has appeared as a solo pianist at distinguished venues including Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Steinway Society of Puerto Rico, and Yamaha Concert Salon in South Korea. In addition to her work as a pianist, she maintains an active career as an organist, presenting organ recitals and serving as a church musician. Born in South Korea, Minyoung holds degrees from Florida State University, Southern Methodist University, and Seoul National University.

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