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This work is scheduled to have limited access in 2016.
It will be available on Apple I-tunes. During the transition period streaming will only be available "privately" sometime in either February or March of 2016.
This work is also sent out as a thank you gift to those making a purchase of his CD "Rhapsody For Classic Film"
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"What to listen for in Music"?
If one listens for something or someone they can hate...they'll find it. If one listens for something or someone they can love....it'll find them!
Jane Dix: (1902-1983)Cicero,IL Concert Pianist,instructor,mentor and friend


This is the Rondo Capriccio( 1st movement); to Boise Bernard Queen's
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in C sharp minor
Its subtitle is "Windows to the World..An American Dawn"
The work was originally composed in 1973 as a short work for piano under the title
"Seven Days in May".
The work has a total of four copyrights joined by three other separate themes.
ist movement Rondo Capriccio
2nd Movement: Intermezzo Adagio
3rd Movement: Scherzo (Finale)
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"Rhapsody for Classic Film" (You can stream all three movements of this beautifully poetic work on this page.

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Mr. Queen is performing this work on a 106 year old Steinertone concert grand piano that was rebuilt over a 5-year period single-handed by the late co-owner of "Family Piano Co. of Waukegan ,IL. Mr. Mark McCloud
 
About the recording:
The recording uses a blend of mostly acoustic; along with virtual orchestral instrumentation with the piano.
The work utilizes elements as a mid 20th century "pop-themed" classicism; as a model much like that of Richard Addensells "Warsaw Concerto did during that period.



Please also visit :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--Y3TfuI4GE#t=90
This video is during the rehearsal session of the recording shortly
before the orchestra was brought in. It took about "three" take sessions before we got it down right. Special thanks again to AFDMS recording for their time and patience and advice.
Note: You might have to click the page "refresh" to activate the video app.
Additional Note:
Mr. Queen credits this work along with his Rhapsody for Classic Film that spearheaded his recovery from stage four throat cancer while he was undergoing treatment by the Univ of Chicago Hospitals back in 2010. 
A close friend and colleague had heard bits and parts of the unfinished piano solo portion of it on an old and badly worn cassette tape while retrieving mail from Boise's apartment.
Boise was then urged to finish a work that was started back in 1973 as part of a therapy regimen in his post treatment recovery.  Reluctantly at first; Boise slowly began to manuscript bits and parts of the unfinished piano portion. The biggest challenge was the development of the orchestration; which was no mere small feat for someone not that familiar with orchestral writing or theory. 
Going by a combination of self-study, instinct and improvisation; Boise amassed his first contemporary classical work that is slowly attracting the appeal of regular listeners of its
"poetic beauty and passion".
To engage the video portion of the solo piano performance during the 
pre-recording session of the work.

Rondo  Capriccio; Concerto for Piano and Orch. in C-Sharp minor (1973)track 1. First movement

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This is the second movement to the concerto.
This segment of the concerto utilizes no piano.
The string section is a composite blend of both acoustic 
and virtual 1st and 2nd string sections.


Intermezzo Adagio Concerto for Piano and Orch. in C-Sharp minor Track 2 MP3 second movement

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Triumph of Life:
"Swift as a spirit hastening to his task
 Of Glory and of good,the Sun sprang forth
Rejoicing in his splendor, & the mask
Of darkness fell from the awakened Earth.
The smokeless alters of the mountain snows
Flamed above crimson clouds & at the birth
Of light, the Oceans oricin arose to which the 
birds tempered their matin lay.
All flowers in field or forest which unclose
Their trembling eyelids to the kiss of day.
Swinging their sensors in the element
With orient incense lit by the new ray.
Burned slow and inconsumably and sent their
odorous signs up to the smiling air,
and in succession due did Continent,Isle,
Ocean, & all thing that in them wear
The form and character of mortal mould.

Percy Bysshe Shelley
(1792-1822)

This is the third and final movement to: 
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in C-Sharp minor
subtitled: Windows to the World 
This work as stated was part of a series of smaller compositions
started as far back as 1973 with Seven Days in May: the opening 
theme to the concerto.
This work the composers contribution in commemoration
to the tragedy that struck so many innocent victims September 11,2001.
"Out of the ashes of the worst carnage that hit the shores of this country arises a new freedom and liberty to fly and soar above the clouds fearless of any adversary that would encroach their will to inhibit that freedom.
"To embrace the beauty of the world below and all of its inhabitants to the stellar regions of the universe"
https://youtu.be/--Y3TfuI4GE
Pre-recording rehearsal session

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Scherzo MP3 format Track 3 Third movement Concerto C sharp minor  "Windows to the World"

This is a "live" recording that took place in Waukegan Il.
Nov.5,2010 at Family Piano company at their Joplin Java
performance arena.
Boise often is available to perform there and it was a thank you "free public" performance to all of those that supported Boise's performances in the past:especially to Alice and Frank Alviani of Family Piano Co.

As Time Goes By

This is a "live" recording that took place in Waukegan Il.
Nov.5,2010 at Family Piano company at their Joplin Java
performance arena.
Boise often is available to perform there and it was a thank you "free public" performance to all of those that supported Boise's performances in the past:especially to Alice and Frank Alviani of Family Piano Co.
Boise was to undergo cancer treatment on Nov.9,2010 at the Univ. of Chicago Hospital for stage 4 head/neck cancer.

CHICAGO

"But Not For Me"

Satin Doll. An american classic jazz favorite often performed
at free recitals by Boise Bernard Queen

06-BQ-Satin Doll 2011-11-20-01-96k

Here's an original jazz work that was recorded during a home rehearsal session in 1999.
Savannah Winds.  It was composed in 1998 and appears on Boise Queen's earliest cd
album "Sun Voyage" The recording presented here is not in
mp3 format but the CD is however.   
The work features:
Boise Bernard Queen ....Piano and Synthesizer
Erol James... Drums/percussion
Larry Edwards congas
Shirley Hamilton ......Flute
This composition was a favorite during its time when it was performed
"Live.
copyrights: 1999

Savannah Winds (1999) vintage series

Greystills in the rain Copyright: © 1999
Here is an original 1998 solo piano composition
by Boise Bernard Queen from his “Vintage”
CD album “Sun Voyage”. The track also
appears on his Vintage CD album “Classic”
Standards “Live”.	
The composition was inspired in 1997. ©1997
While taking a walk home on a rainy early fall
evening in Chicago’s near north side; Boise
happened to walk past  a basement apartment
building . 
While observing an artist in the process of painting
an assortment of fruit and flowers; Boise noticed 
the entire scenario took on a slight grayish tone
while observing the work through the rain studded
window pane  as he viewed  it from outside.

05 GREYSTILLS IN THE RAIN


Opus Judgement (1998 Vintage album series)

This is a 1996 original work that appears on Boise’s
1998 Vintage CD album series.
The work was inspired by the sensational publicity
resulting from the 1995 Simpson trial.
Performing simultaneously on both piano and 
keyboard; Boise generates a jazz composition
that permeates with a spirited rhythmic “Latin” flavor.
It was very popular when played “live” during the
late 1990’s and early years of 2000 at events
 featuring ballroom type dancing.

Personnel:
Boise Queen….piano& keyboard synth
R. Nielson….keyboard synth
Jatul………..Drums/percussion
Bill Jeffries...Bass
R. Paul.....congas
Carol Ashton…….flute
Copyright: © 1997


Opus Judgement (1998 Vintage Sun Voyage CD Series)

Code Blue ( © 1983) Vintage Series CD

When Boise was asked what inspired this 
original composition…,He replied humorously;
“anyone trying to play this piece at my age  will probably turn into
a "Code Blue"; trying to do it playing piano and keyboard
simultaneously.

The recording was made July 10,1983 at the 
Chicago,IL. residence of Boise Bernard Queen
It was intended on being a "rehearsal"; however in those 
days, what often came out was the "unexpected".
If the session was good and useable ....it was recorded as a keeper
If not....well try again!
 Personnel:
Boise Queen ….piano & Synth keyboard
Jerry Stiles…Drums/Percussion
 R. Lewis: Bass


Code Blue

Special Note: Boise Bernard Queen will be appearing in a solo piano recital Feb. 20,2015 at the Harold Washington Library ,Pritsker Auditorium at 12:00 noon 400 S. State St,
Chicago,IL.

Composers Note:
This is Boise's contemporary solo piano rendition of a compositionby the late great "Billy Strayhorn" This work is available on Boise's newest CD "Piano Raptures" This piece was recorded in October 2011 at Family Piano, Waukegan ,IL.

Lush Life: Piano solo closed session recording Oct.2011 Waukegan IL.

Special Note: Boise Bernard Queen will be appearing in a solo piano recital Feb. 20,2015 at the Harold Washington Library ,Pritsker Auditorium at 12:00 noon 400 S. State St,
Chicago,IL.
Composers Note:
Here is an orchestrated version of "the way we were. This cover is listed on Boise's newest CD "Piano Rapture's"
Originally , Boise played it as a solo piano piece (which is still available but not on his present CD)
Again, this is another version of a "timeless" pop standard classic presented in a format that is inspiring,appealing and literally pulls at your "heartstrings" downright beautiful!

The way we were /Piano and orchestra version

Special Note: Boise Bernard Queen will be appearing in a solo piano recital Feb. 20,2015 at the Harold Washington Library ,Pritsker Auditorium at 12:00 noon 400 S. State St,
Chicago,IL.
Composers Note:
Here is a piano solo version of "Once I had a Secret Love" This piece was inspired by singing legend "Debbie Reynolds" when i first heard it back in the 1950's when I was just a kid and heard it on my mom's radio as she played it and other great mid 20th century pop songs when I'd bicycle home from school to lunch everyday.
Its great songs like these that are kept alive through cherished memories as well as occasional performance that many youth of today have missed out on as to the historic importance of positive memorabilia of the past as a worthwhile extention of ourselves.

Once I Had A Secret Love

Special Note: Boise Bernard Queen will be appearing in a solo piano recital Feb. 20,2015 at the Harold Washington Library ,Pritsker Auditorium at 12:00 noon 400 S. State St,
Chicago,IL.
Composers Note:
Here is a very beautiful and sensual piano solo version of : "Naima" by the late John Coltrane
Altough originally written as a contemporary jazz standard, Boise Queen plays it in a contemporary classical format

Naima

Special Note: Boise Bernard Queen will be appearing in a solo piano recital Feb. 20,2015 at the Harold Washington Library ,Pritsker Auditorium at 12:00 noon  400 S. State St,
Chicago,IL.
A wish in a life and time. An original composition which is the soundtrack to Boise's original song "Once Upon A Child of Time" This track can also be found on Boise's latest CD: "Piano Rapture's".
We welcome your visit to Boise's website for a more complete audio and video sampling of his compositions @ www.BoiseQueen.com

Song Lyrics: "Once Upon A Child of Time"
Once upon a child of Time
A boy with a sweet and gentle smile..
Had his daddy’s looks and his mother’s 
eyes..that seemed to shine
Once upon this child of Time saw day’s
Giving happy joys of life..through   trees
And streams..his world was fields of 
Green ..blue sky and sea
(*)
Through years his shining heart grew cold
And bitter..a lifetime of troubles..deep 
Lost dreams had shed its glitter..he found
Himself no peace nor love to go on living
The world was wrong..except in a psalm

Once..he’d face his hardest time making up his mind at a five n’ dime..as he’d reminisce on that …first love’s kiss meant just for two
And memories yet…about that little pet..where love and trust …meant getting wet..and sleeping nights against a furry friend…that likes your nose

(repeat  from)  (*)
He found himself a sweet-glad-happy psalm..that  he could sing and play throughout the dawn..He found himself a sweet glad-happy-psalm that he could sing and play and undo all that wrong
Tho’ life has tapped your golden years as your heart has weathered many storms of tears..with a psalm that’s right ..to  set lost dreams in sight ..you  truly are free..

For if there were no such CHILD OF Time
Life would make us pay a most tragic price
For …to find his gentle smile is what we go through Life to see…IN ONE MOMENT OF

********PEACE********


A wish in a Life and Time

Here is a piano and Orchestra adaptation of Leonard Bernstein's "Somewhere" from his contemporary opera " Westside Story".  This recording is featured on Boise's
CD album "Rhapsody for Classic Film" subtitled: Piano Raptures"

Somewhere: From Westside Story by Leonard Bernstein

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 Although the "download"option is welcomed you'll discover that the actual CD itself has much more "dynamics" inherent in the music that you'll enjoy even more. (just click the 'buy' option to view CD gift packaging and details)
His website features more contemporary including jazz compositions and video recordings of his works.
Composers Note:
This is Boise's most celebrated and recent qriginal work.  Rhapsody for Classic Film for Piano and Orchestra.  This work was originally conceived in 1973 as a short work for solo piano.
It was inspired by the 1954 romantic film classic : Rhapsody" starring the late great Elizabeth Taylor and Vittorio Gassman.  The work underwent numerous bouts of revisions since then and in 2001 after the untimely death of Boise's wife after a long illness ; the work was abandoned .
It wasn't until recently in late 2010 when Boise was undergoing treatment for cancer that a friend and colleague discovered an old and badly worn tape cassette of the "unfinished" piano and orchestra version of the work and urged Boise to finish it. 

As part of his daily "regimen of personal therapy" in keeping his mind and body in shape that was slowly deteriorating to the side effects of the cancer treatment;  Boise undertook the final revisions of the rhapsody which is credited to having played a significant role in saving his life.
Throughout the pain,the weight loss,the sickness and the mental impairment Boise went to work from Jan.27 to March 30,2011 feverishly working on the piano and orchestration needed to finish a work that was started some thirty eight years ago.
Upon Boise's successful recovery and return home in April,2011; Rhapsody for Classic Film was completed and with Boise at the piano; its debut performance given that following July 10,2011 at Steiner Pavilion
in Waukegan, IL.  This was a tribute concert to Mark McCloud ,co-owner of Family Piano Co. who had recently passed away.
The CD recording was done on August 28,2011 at  Family Piano performance arena in Waukegan, involving members of the "Green Town" Orchestra and AFS Digital Media Services.
The recording was done using a blend of both acoustic and digital instrumentation .
The piano used by Boise Queen was a newly purchased $ 100,000 "Sauter" Concert Grand piano.

This work presented in memory to the children at "Newtown Conn" and also most recently to the victims and the families of the "Boston Marathon" tradgedy.




Rhapsody for Classic Film for piano and Orchestra

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Next "live"piano performance at Univ.of Chicago 5700 S. Maryland ave.
Chicago,IL. Center for Cancer Discovery bldg. 7th flr. Skylobby
Date:  (January 2nd & January 9th 2020), 1:00pm-2:00pm 
As a cancer survivor; Mr Queen is often heard "live" in solo piano performance as a "volunteer"
at the University of Chicago Medicine's "Healing Arts "program on the first two thursdays monthly at 1:00pm. The performance is used as a "therapeutic tool", designed to benefit cancer patients and their families.
The complete address is: University of Chicago hosp. Center for Care and Discovery bldg. 5700 S. Maryland ave. Chicago,IL. 7th flr. Skylobby.

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ABOUT THE PIANIST/COMPOSER:
Mr. Boise Bernard Queen is almost 100% self-taught as a composer/pianist.
Having studied privately in his early years on piano; he was a 2nd year student at what was formerly the Chicago School of Music from 1962-1964.
He attended for a short time; the Chicago Conservatory of Music but then embarked mostly on his own from 1965- 1978. It was during this period of time that he began to focus his attention
more to studying contemporary and classical composers primarily in the'post-romantic' period through to present day.
Boise took a very strong interest in "film music" thus composing several short works for both solo piano and small orchestra.
One of his most popular was his " Seven Day's in May" (1973); which later became the principle theme to his Concerto for Piano and Orch in
C-sharp minor. Having received very little else in formal training in either orchestration or piano pedagogy; Boise studied the creative works of master composers
of both European and American decent.Along with that he studied many of the compositions of both European and American born Afro-Americans from folk songs to
some of the most pensively beautiful works for both the piano and orchestra involving symphonies,concerto's and choral works dating as back as the 16th century.
Boise has developed a remarkable improvisation ability ,not  only with familiar jazz and pop standards but also with
contemporary and classically themed film scores.

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