Sole Nero, based in Madison, Wisconsin, is committed to exploring and programming new and existing works for piano and percussion duo.  In an effort to contribute to the repertoire of this diverse medium, we are engaged in an extensive commissioning project resulting in many new works composed expressly for this ensemble.  This recording includes three Sole Nero commissions:  Musica per Due by Joseph Koykkar, Crunch! by Joel Naumann, and a set of pieces by Dave Hollinden, lead and Platinum.  We have also included the dynamic work, Coil, by Evan Hause.

Having the opportunity to interact with these composers has been a gratifying and inspiring endeavor. Each composer was present for the recording of his work, offering invaluable insight and contributing enormous energy to this process.  We hope this recording will encourage more performances and commissions for this medium.

Music Per Due can be purchased through Equilibrium (http://www.equilibri.com/recordings/rec_69.eq) as well as numerous other online classical music sources.