Intermezzo in A Major Op. 118, No. 2 composed by Johannes Brahms performed by Jeremiah Jones. Apparently 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. Louis. The piece has a wonderful way of playing with dissonant harmonies, coming to quick and peaceful resolution - only to be disrupted again by a twist of harmonics. It's quite wonderful. I believe this is one of those pieces of music that is far more enjoyable to play than to listen to - so for all of you pianists out there, be sure to add this to your list of works! Simply listening to the various harmonies and how they interact (or cease to interact) is a wonderful study in music and leads to some great pedal-work as well!
Enjoy!
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Woodland Sketches Op. 51, No. 1 (To a Wild Rose)
Woodland Sketches Op. 51, No. 1 (To a Wild Rose) composed by Edward MacDowell performed by Jeremiah Jones. This 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 prelude or postlude in churches or for weddings. It has a beautiful melody and is accompanied by an equally beautiful harmonic progression.
As my first recording of an American composer, I hope that you enjoy it!
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Cantabile in B-flat major, B.84 (Cantabile)
Cantabile in B-flat major, B.84 (Cantabile) composed by Frederic Chopin performed by Jeremiah Jones. A 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.
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Op. 100 No. 3 - Pastorale (Pastoral)
Op. 100 No. 3 - Pastorale (Pastoral) composed by Johann Friedrich Burgmuller performed by Jeremiah Jones. Here 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!
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Poco Allegretto
Poco Allegretto composed by Cesar Franck performed by Jeremiah Jones. Here 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!
About SignMyPiano: Jessika's List - Music for Falling Asleep
A hand-picked selection of soothing music for relaxation or to help you fall asleep. This list was inspired by a 15-year old girl, Jessika, who uses the sounds of classical music to fall asleep each night. To purchase a CD containing these selections visit www.lisztonian.com/sleeping . If you enjoy this free music, please consider making a donation at www.lisztonian.com/donate .
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