“Dan Poynton is a pianist who is committed to performing new music, and to engaging with his audience. You Hit Him He Cry Out presents seven pieces for solo piano by leading New Zealand composers, performed with subtlety, passion and commitment.” (Source: album notes) This CD includes the popular Waiting for the Aeroplane by John Psathas and Lullaby for Matthew by Gillian Whitehead as well as the performer’s own work Nga Iwi E, which incorporates fragments of Bach, Beethoven, Keith Jarrett and Maori waiata…

Music

Five Melodies	Jack Body	12' 24"
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Performer by Dan Poynton (piano)
Lullaby for Matthew	Gillian Whitehead	04' 06"
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Performed by Dan Poynton (piano)
Nga Iwi E	Dan Poynton	06' 38"
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Performed by Dan Poynton
Red Mesa	Annea Lockwood	16' 10"
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Performed by Dan Poynton
Sister's Dance	Philip Dadson	11' 49"
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Performed by Dan Poynton
Sonatina No. 2	Douglas Lilburn	09' 16"
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Performed by Dan Poynton
Waiting for the Aeroplane	John Psathas	07' 38"
Performed by Dan Poynton (piano) in 1996

Featuring

• Dan Poynton

Publishers

• Rattle Records

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