Malcolm Lipkin (1932-2017) is a fascinating composer whose work is gradually being rediscovered after years of relative obscurity. His works include three symphonies and a significant body of chamber and solo instrumental music. With a style characterised by a very distinctive tonality and precision of expression, he was strongly influenced by history, literature and religion, drawing inspiration from a wide range of references.
Nathan has collaborated with the Lipkin Foundation on performances of his late Piano Sonatas and Nocturnes, which were all revised and published shortly before his death in 2017. In his solo recital for New Music Brighton on 22nd March 2025, Nathan will be performing music by Lipkin and a collection of world premieres of solo piano works by New Music Brighton composers.
Nathan’s recording of Lipkin’s solo piano works was published in 2023 in collaboration with the Lipkin Foundation and Lyrita Recorded Edition. The album features Piano Sonatas 5 and 6 and a cycle of eight Nocturnes, some of which have never been previously performed. The album is available on all major streaming services.
Nathan is a colourist, he’s a poet. He is probing himself and the music – and that’s very much what Malcolm’s music requires. Adrian Farmer, Director, Lyrita Recorded Edition
A most valuable addition to the Lipkin discography. I congratulate all those concerned in bringing about this very desirable outcome. Nathan’s performance came across as not just penetrating but authoritative, besides fully meeting the considerable technical and emotional challenges involved. Nigel Bonham-Carter, British Music Society
For more information on Lipkin’s work, including a number of other recent recordings of his work, please visit www.malcolmlipkin.org
