Contemporary pianist Wayne Gratz provides a soothing respite from the working world on his brilliant recording ISLAND SANCTUARY, an uplifting set of new compositions eloquently expressed by solo piano and intimate ensembles. Renowned for such nature-inspired works as A GIFT OF THE SEA and BLUE RIDGE, Gratz draws new creations from the beauty of Florida's Merritt Island, a wildlife refuge at the edge of the Kennedy Space Center. Protected from modern inroads, the fragile salt marsh environment is gradually returning to its natural state. Extraordinary talent and a deep love of creation are woven throughout the musical works of this gifted artist, who has a rare talent for painting subtly beautiful landscapes in sound.
