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Sonatina For Violin And Piano - Radio Edit

Dominic Maurice's latest piano EP "Piano Horizons" is a masterful journey through the depths of human emotion, captured with grace and subtlety across four evocative tracks. Each piece is a delicate exploration of beauty, tranquility, and reflection, creating an immersive experience for listeners.

From the opening notes, Maurice draws us into a space where time seems to slow down. The melodies are soft yet powerful, weaving between delicate arpeggios and moments of quiet intensity. The first track invites introspection, its gentle progression offering a sense of calm that gradually deepens, preparing the heart for the emotional voyage ahead.

As the EP unfolds, the second track introduces a bittersweet yearning, its flowing chords pulling at the heartstrings. It carries a certain vulnerability, a soft ache that reminds us of the complexity of emotions we often carry quietly within us. The tender harmonies evoke feelings of nostalgia, yet they are imbued with an unspoken hope, leaving the listener suspended in a beautiful, fleeting moment.

The third track brings a sense of lightness, its melodies dancing like sunlight through the trees. It is a refreshing breath of optimism, full of joy and quiet celebration. There is a lightness to the movement here, a gentle optimism that leaves a lingering warmth in its wake, evoking the sense of joy found in small, yet meaningful, moments.

In the final piece, Maurice brings everything full circle with a piece of serene, quiet resolution. The gentle, final notes feel like a peaceful surrender, as though finding solace in the quiet space left by the music. There is a profound sense of closure, a subtle peace that settles, leaving the listener with a full heart and a mind at ease.

This piano EP from Dominic Maurice is a beautiful reflection of the spectrum of emotions we experience. It captures both the gentle and the intense, the bittersweet and the uplifting, offering an intimate soundscape that speaks directly to the soul.

Daylight

On top of the mountain peaks, spirits dwell
In mist and stone, their stories swell
Sacred mountains, old and wise
Whispering truths beneath the sky.

Composer & Pianist: Shirley Ly
Violinists: Joana Ly and Suzannah Quirke
Violist: Connor Quigley
Cellist: William Lui

© SHIRLEY LY

Sacred Mountains 圣山 by Shirley Ly | Piano Quintet

Glazunov 3Miniatures Op.42-3 Waltz

Midsummer Rain

Quiet Place

Have a Seat Child

On older person reflects back in time to their days of youth and the joy that every day seemed to bring. 

Piano Day 2025 - Back In Time

Music for a Summer Night

Candlelight Waltz

Intimacy

somewhere

Vivaldi

Concerto 3 - Larghetto

ALIEN STAGE /  ALNST

WIEGE (FULL SONG): 
https://youtu.be/DDea4MGjGk0?si=NAAF_1FGVkvbeNID

WIEGE (WITH MV):
https://youtu.be/rrngM9DmDfk?si=mjPhtqGrDUlxqJWL

WIEGE (STRING SPECIAL SOUNDTRACK): 
https://youtu.be/yh8RI4QeGJE?si=PBuDtNrvD2t1G1pg

VIVINOS:
www.youtube.com/@VIVINOS

QMENG:
www.youtube.com/@QMENG

STUDIO LICO:
www.youtube.com/@STUDIOLICO

Wiege | ALIEN STAGE (String Special Soundtrack)

Flowmotions

This "Chaconne Paysanne" from "Dance Suite no.2", draws inspiration from the traditional chaconne form while incorporating elements evocative of rural life. Built around a recurring rhythmic motif, the piece explores a range of harmonic and melodic variations that alternately reflect the discipline of agricultural work and the vitality of popular folk dances.

The composition stands out for its balance between the classical structure inherited from the Baroque era and a more direct, intentionally uncluttered writing style that highlights the simplicity and authenticity of the sonorities. This approach creates an atmosphere that is both solid and lively, remaining faithful to the spirit of the rural traditions that inspired the work.
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Cette "Chaconne Paysanne" issu de la "Suite de Danse no.2" pour piano, composée par Pierre Fontaine, s’inspire de la forme traditionnelle de la chaconne tout en y intégrant des éléments évocateurs du monde rural. Basée sur un motif rythmique répété, la pièce explore différentes variations harmoniques et mélodiques qui traduisent tour à tour la rigueur du travail de la terre et la vitalité des danses populaires.

La composition se distingue par son équilibre entre la structure classique héritée du baroque et une écriture plus moderne, volontairement dépouillée, qui met en valeur la simplicité et l’authenticité des sonorités. Cette approche permet de créer une atmosphère à la fois solide et vivante, fidèle à l’esprit des traditions paysannes qui ont inspiré l’œuvre.

Recorded: July 23rd, 2025
Composer & Pianist: Pierre Fontaine
Dedicated to Stéphane Delplace.

Score available for purchase on pierrefontaine.composer@gmail.com

Copyright Pierre Fontaine © All rights reserved

Painting : "La Danse des paysans (Der Bauerntanz)", Pieter Brueghel l'Ancien, 1567

Chaconne Paysanne | Petite Orchestre Symphonique

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