Pedal was first played on NTS on 14 October 2023. Songs played include On Xmas Day.

Pedal is Chris Abrahams and Simon James Phillips. Beautifully recorded in a concert hall on two concert grands - these seven pieces have an emotional intensity, which transcends the minimalist form of their conception. What are they thinking? These guys are doing a record of acoustic piano music in this day and age! And let me tell you something, my prejudice was totally crushed within the first minute of listening to this CD. Just when I was thinking two grand pianos, four hands have nothing to say in this 21st…