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Burgmuller: Op. 100 No. 10 - Tender Flower
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - December 27, 2014 08:00 - 48 seconds ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsI almost forgot about this one! The tenth in Burgmuller's set of 25 etudes for piano - I forgot I had recorded this one along with the previous nine and just came across it. This etude (exercise) is intended to provide technique for repeated notes played by independant fingers. It's short an...
Clementi: Sonatina Op. 36, No. 6
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - June 01, 2014 07:16 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsI've finally completed the last Sonatina in Clementi's Opus 36! I actually recorded this over a year ago and am just barely getting around to releasing it. I apologize for the long delay. I hope that you will enjoy my recording of this work!
Clementi: Sonatina Op. 36, No. 5
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - October 29, 2013 07:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsThe next in the Clementi Sonatina set that I've been working on. This was actually recorded many months ago, but I haven't had time to publish it :-) This performance did not turn out great. I would label it as "sloppy" and "rushed" in many parts. However, I am just as human and prone to fal...
Brahms: Intermezzo in A Major Op. 118, No. 2
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - May 28, 2013 07:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsApparently this is my first release of a Brahms piece on my website! I did not realize I was missing such an important composer in the classical reportory until now... This piece is a beautiful Intermezzo by Brahms - one that was introduced to me by a colleague at Washington University in St. ...
Burgmuller: Op. 100 No. 9 - The Chase
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - April 17, 2013 07:00 - 58 seconds ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsThe next in the set of 25 Burgmuller Etudes: Op. 100 No. 9. This one is fun to play... if you haven't already, give it a try!
Burgmuller: Op. 100 No. 8 - The Sweet Grace
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - February 09, 2013 08:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsHere is the next in the set of Burgmuller's Etudes - Op. 100 No. 8. It is titled "The Sweet Grace." I hope that you enjoy this recording!
Burgmuller: Op. 100 No. 7 - By the Limpid Stream
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - October 01, 2012 07:00 - 47 seconds ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsContinuing the set of Burgmuller's Op. 100 - this recording is of No. 7, titled "By the limpid stream." I had to look up the meaning of "limpid," which means clear, or transparent. Hearing the recording after the fact, I think I would have taken it a touch slower and muted the inner notes more...
Clementi: Sonatina Op. 36 No. 4
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - September 20, 2012 07:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsHere is the next recording in the set of 6 sonatinas by Muzio Clementi - Op. 36 No. 4. Just two more to go! I hope that you enjoy the recording.
MacDowell: (To a Wild Rose) Woodland Sketches Op. 51, No. 1
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - August 04, 2012 23:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsThis is a very well-known melody by the American composer, Edward MacDowell. He has wonderful music, including this piece, and I encourage pianists everywhere to get to know his music. I hope to record several more of his works over the coming months and years. This piece is often played as p...
Burgmuller: Op. 100 No. 6 - Progress
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - July 16, 2012 23:39 - 50 seconds ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsThe next in the set of Etudes by Burgmuller. A fun piece that I highly recommend!
Chopin: (Cantabile) Cantabile in B-flat major, B.84
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - June 06, 2012 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsA beautiful, short piece by Chopin... his "Cantabile" in B-flat is a well-known work that provides a few subtle challenges wrapped in simple melody and carried by enchanting harmonies. I hope that you enjoy my recording of this work - recorded at home on my 1941 Steinway AIII.
Burgmuller: Op. 100 No. 5 - Innocence
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - May 05, 2012 07:00 - 42 seconds ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsThe fifth in Burgmuller's set of 25 etudes for piano. This one is intended to provide practice for developing quick and nimble fingers in the right hand. A fun piece to play and highly recommended.
Burgmuller: (Children's Party) Op. 100 No. 4 - Petite reunion
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - April 08, 2012 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsThe fourth in Burgmuller's set of 25 etudes for piano. This one is intended to provide practice for using thirds in both right and left hands. Recorded on my Steinway AIII, I hope you enjoy the recording!
Burgmuller: (Pastoral) Op. 100 No. 3 - Pastorale
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - April 01, 2012 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsHere is No. 3 in Burgmuller's set of 24 etudes for piano, Op. 100. Recorded on my Steinway AIII. I hope that you enjoy it!
Burgmuller: Op. 100 No. 2 - Arabaseque
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - March 18, 2012 07:00 - 43 seconds ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsThe second etude in Burgmuller's Opus 100. This one is fairly well recognized. I think I found some better recording settings with this one than I used on the first etude. This was recorded on my Steinway AIII - a fun piece that I hope you enjoy!
Burgmuller: (Artless Mind) Op. 100 No. 1 - La candeur
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - March 16, 2012 07:00 - 37 seconds ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsThe first etude in a set of 25 by Burgmuller. I will be publishing all 25 eventually. This recording was made using a couple of new microphones - nothing fancy, but reduces the noise on my recordings. I hope you enjoy this set of etudes!
Franck: Poco Allegretto
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - September 18, 2011 23:25 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsHere is a short piece by Cesar Franck that I came across in one of my sheet music sets. I love the melody and the way that Franck uses hanging tones to harmonize. This recording is dedicated to a young listener, Sayuri, from Brazil. I hope that she will enjoy listening to this recording!
Burgmuller: Harmony of the Angels Op. 100, No. 21
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - July 05, 2011 06:50 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsA brief work that has some surprisingly difficult dynamics to it. This was recorded at my home on my Steinway A III. I hope that you enjoy this recording.
Arnold: Song of the Shepherd Boy
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - June 15, 2011 15:28 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsA short work by Samuel Arnold (1740-1802). I discovered this piece in a music compliation book by Alfred. This was recorded at my home on my Steinway AIII. I hope that you enjoy it!
Burgmuller: Ave Maria (Andante Religioso): Op. 100, No. 19
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - May 10, 2011 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsMy first recording of a work by Burgmuller. I discovered this work in Alfred's "Classical Music for the Church Service: Volume 2." I apologize in advance if people stumbled on this piece looking for one of the many other works titled, "Ave Maria." :-) This recording was performed at my home o...
Goedicke: (Elegy) Op. 46, No. 29
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - April 19, 2011 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsAlexander Goedicke was a Russian composer and pianist who, despite having no formal training in composition, was quite gifted in composition. There is little information on this short work, but I find the melody to be enchanting. This recording was performed at my home, on my Steinway AIII. I...
Clementi: Sonatina Op. 36 No. 3
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - March 13, 2011 08:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsThis is the 3rd Sonatina in Clementi's Op. 36. I admit that I am not too pleased with how I played this piece and it is definitely one of those that I may have to re-record in the future. But for now, I hope that somebody out there benefits from this release. Enjoy!
Debussy: (Moonlight) Clair de Lune
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - December 30, 2010 08:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsIt's finally here! I've had a request for the popular "Clair de lune" more times than any other work. I finally committed to recording this a couple of weeks ago and here it is! I hope that my interpretation and recording will not be a disappointment to those who have patiently waited. Clair...
Schumann: Fantasy in C Major Op. 17 III Lento Sostenuto
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - November 18, 2010 15:22 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsThis is a recording of the third movement/section of Schumann's masterpiece, Fantasy in C. This movement is one of my all-time favorite works in the piano literature. Edited by his wife, Clara, this work was originally dedicated to Franz Liszt, although later editions did not include the dedic...
Clementi: Sonatina Op. 36, No. 2
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - September 13, 2010 00:08 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsAs requested by a listener, this is No. 2 of Clementi's Six Sonatinas Op. 36. Recorded on my Steinway AIII. I hope that you enjoy this latest recording.
Beethoven: Ecossaises WoO 83 - Serie 25 No. 302
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - July 11, 2010 23:43 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsThe Ecossaise is a Scottish dance, usually in 2/4 time. It is known for the energetic rhythm and wide-ranging dynamics. This particular Ecossaise was composed by Ludwig van Beethoven in 1823. This happens to be my first recording on my newly-acquired grand piano! I can't believe how much bet...
Bach: Invention No. 1 in C Major
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - May 13, 2010 06:07 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsBach's Invention No. 1 in C Major is one of his most well-known works, as it typically makes it into the repertory of most piano students. As a result, I decided I had better make a recording of it. I hope you enjoy my sight-reading recording of Bach's Invention No. 1 in C Major! This recordi...
Debussy: (The Sunken Cathedral) Preludes Book 1 No. 10: La cathédrale engloutie (The Engulfed Cathedral): Profondément calme
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - April 02, 2010 07:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsI have had several people request that I record some Debussy preludes so here is the first! This prelude is one of Debussy's best-known works. It was composed just over 100 years ago and appeared in Debussy's first book of preludes. This piece is composed after the legend of the city of Ys (p...
Debussy: (The Sunken Cathedral) Preludes Book 1 No. 10: La cathédrale engloutie (The Engulfed Cathedral): Profondément calme
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - April 02, 2010 07:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsI have had several people request that I record some Debussy preludes so here is the first! This prelude is one of Debussy's best-known works. It was composed just over 100 years ago and appeared in Debussy's first book of preludes. This piece is composed after the legend of the city of Ys (p...
Clementi: Sonatina Op. 36, No. 1
Lisztonian: Classical Piano Music - January 25, 2010 09:32 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 501 ratingsThis is my first recording of a work by Muzio Clementi. I thank one of the visitors to my Facebook page for suggestion a recording by Clementi! Clementi wrote many, many Sonatas (and Sonatinas) for the piano and was considered the first great composer for the piano (or pianoforte). His works ...
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