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Polyphonic mass composed before 1365 by Guillaume de Machaut.

From Messe de Nostre Dame 

Performed by Ensemble Gilles Binchois

Guillaume de Machaut - Agnus dei

Exits and Defences (2005)

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The essential Claude Debussy collection, featuring all the favourites from this sublime French composers repertoire.

Claude Debussy - The Essential Collection

YouTube Music

George Frideric Handel - Ariodante, HWV.33, Act II: Scherza Infida In Grembo Al Drudo

Gregorio Allegri - Miserere mei, Deus.

Frédéric Chopin's Berceuse Op. 57 (1843-44)is a lullaby to be played on piano. It consists of variations in D-flat major. At first the composer titled the work Variations, but the title was altered for publication to the current Berceuse.

Chopin on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/5RFPR9xUOAHPoTvuLMwqpC

Chopin Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Chopin-Essential-Collection-Fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9ric/dp/B00KNTJ8YC/

Best of Chopin
https://us.napster.com/artist/frederic-chopin/album/chopin-the-essential-collection

Chopin Compilation
https://listen.tidal.com/album/30344018

Frederic Chopin
https://www.deezer.com/us/album/7857432

Best of Chopin Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOac5vF0Ysk&t=4s

Chopin - The Essential Collection

Berceuse - Op. 57

Napster

Robert Schumann - Träumerei (dreaming)

Martin Bliggenstorfer, Elise Jacoberger
Tonlagen-Festival, Hellerau

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Odem for Lupophon and Kontraforte

Martin Bliggenstorfer, Elise Jacoberger
Tonlagen-Festival, Hellerau

Odem für Lupophon und Kontraforte

Guillaume de Machaut / Puis Qu'en Oubli(Rondeau R18, fb)

Programmed using Vienna Symphonic Library tools

Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite No.1, Op. 46 / Morning Mood (performed using Vienna Symphonic Library)

Haeyoung Kim, piano
09.02.2015
Folkwang Universität der Künste
Essen, Germany

Sijo_031214 for piano solo(2014)

Mehdi Hosseini: Inertia (2014)
for clarinet/bass clarinet, piano, violin and cello

MCME – Moscow Contemporary Music Ensemble
Oleg Tantsov, clarinet
Vladislav Pesin, violin
Ilya Rubinshtein, cello
Mikhail Dubov, piano

www.monodies.com



Inertia is the first of a set of works by the composer 
utilizing a system he developed called “monodies”. In this system Hosseini attempts to bring into relief the distinct function of the aggregate of all individual lines of the music - heard as a single horizontal complex.

Imbedded within this rather experimental approach is a set of time-honored principles derived from various oriental traditions - perhaps the most salient example of which can be found in the “dastgah” music system belonging to Persian music traditions. 

Inertia contains an emergent form approximating both the common principles employed in the spontaneous compositional procedures of oriental music and practiced today in the field of audio synthesis.

Inertia (MCME)

Performed by SWR/SO conducted by François-Xavier Roth
Recorded live at Baarsporthalle in Donaueschingen on October 21st, 2012

Itself (2012) for orchestra

Dmitry Burtsev - prepared accordion, Alexey Sysoev - piano, MaxMSP

Robert Schumann

Franz Schubert - String Quartet No.13 in A minor, 'Rosamunde', D.804 - I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo

I recently installed some new software at my studio and wanted to put it through its paces a bit.  It's December, so this just seemed fitting.  Enjoy. 

Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy (Tchaikovsky)

A recording of the "Kyrie" by Guillaume de Machaut. Arranged for women's voices by Lissette Jimenez and performed in Spring, 2009 in FIU's Collegium Musicum concert. The performers are members of Lissette Jimenez' classical voice studio from Spring, 2009 and the arranger is performing the contra bass part.

Unknown Album (6/5/2009 12:10:54 PM)

"Kyrie" from Messe de Nostre Dame by Guillaume de Machaut

Claude Debussy’s Clair de Lune is the third movement of his Suite Bergamasque, written for solo piano and completed in 1905. The title, meaning “Moonlight,” is inspired by Paul Verlaine’s poem, evoking a serene and reflective atmosphere. The piece epitomizes French Impressionism, focusing on mood and imagery over traditional form.
Structure and Atmosphere

The piece is in ternary form (ABA):

    Opening (A):
    A soft, flowing melody emerges over delicate arpeggios. The music feels weightless, like moonlight shimmering on water. Debussy uses rich harmonies and seventh chords to create a dreamlike quality, with a tender, introspective mood.

    Middle Section (B):
    The dynamics intensify, with fuller textures and soaring melodic lines. This section brings a sense of emotional depth and urgency, contrasting with the calm opening. Arpeggios cascade dramatically, giving the impression of moonlight suddenly brightening or revealing hidden beauty.

    Closing (A):
    The opening material returns, slightly varied, fading into a gentle, whisper-like conclusion. The piece ends as quietly as it began, leaving a sense of stillness and wonder.

Musical Features

    Harmonics: Debussy’s use of whole-tone scales, parallel chords, and non-functional harmony creates a suspended, ethereal soundscape.
    Melody: The lyrical melody floats effortlessly above the accompaniment, expressing both simplicity and emotional depth.
    Texture: Light, transparent textures alternate with moments of lush, resonant fullness, embodying the interplay of light and shadow.

Mood and Interpretation

Clair de Lune evokes the quiet magic of a moonlit night, combining serenity with subtle melancholy. Its poetic quality invites listeners to imagine moonlight reflecting on a calm lake, whispering through trees, or illuminating a tranquil landscape. The music feels timeless, blending stillness with fleeting moments of intensity.

Cultural Impact

This iconic piece has been widely used in films (Ocean’s Eleven, Twilight) and pop culture, often accompanying scenes of romance, nostalgia, or quiet reflection. Its universal appeal lies in its ability to evoke deep emotion while remaining understated.
Performance Notes

Expressive dynamics, fluid phrasing, and careful pedaling are essential to capturing its delicate atmosphere. A balance between freedom and control ensures its dreamlike flow remains intact.

Clair de Lune is a masterpiece of impressionistic music, celebrated for its ability to transport listeners into a realm of quiet beauty and introspection.

Clair de Lune

Clair de Lune - Debussy

A ballad from one of the greatest composers in history, the fourteenth-century French composer and author Guillaume de Machaut.
 
Rich in love and lacking a lover.
Poor in hope and filled with desire.
Full of pain and starved of aid.
Far from mercy, hungry for reward -
I am none of those things which may give me joy
Because of love, and in terror of death.
Since my lady hates me and I adore her.


Guillaume de Machaut: Riches d'amour

S. V. Rachmaninov Concerto #3 Op.30 in d-moll Allegro ma non tanto

Robert Schumann Dichterliebe "Hör' ich das Liedchen klingen"

Kinderszenen Op.15 No.7, Träumerei by Robert Schumann

Robert Schumann - Kinderszenen Op.15 No.7, Träumerei

Rachmaninov - Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op.27- 3rd Movement, Adagio.

Marie Boulenger plays Robert Schumann ABEGG Variations opus 1 for piano solo.
This is a Live recording for BRT radio in Brussels

Robert Schumann

alexey sysoev