2020_07_14

Contemporary

Classical

Instrumental

Examples of Contemporary Masterpieces for Piano, found in SC, listed here in arbitrary order. The list will  be added little by little...

Contemporary Masterpieces For Piano & Beyond

2019_09_23

"Offrande" ("Offering") for piano solo, beautifully performed and recorded by the amazing Phil Best, to whom I give my profound thanks.

Score available for purchase at: http://www.swirlymusic.org/music/solo-piano/r-a-moulds-offrande-for-solo-piano/

Offrande (performed and recorded by Phil Best)(Op. 88, 2013)

This playlist contains example from Agitato String Series, which covers variety of specific playing styles for orchestral strings. Everything you are hearing is played straight on the keys with any additional processing. 

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8Dio Agitato Grandiose Legato Bundle: "Efflorescence" by Troels Folmann

This set primarily contains samples from Agitato Grandiose Legato for DIVISI Violins - a virtual music software instrument (VST) by www.8dio.com

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8Dio Agitato Grandiose Legato Divisi Violins: "Pluma" by Colin O'Malley

This set primarily contains samples from Agitato Grandiose Legato for Violins, Violas and Cellos - a set virtual music software instruments (VST) by www.8dio.com

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8Dio Agitato Grandiose Legato Bundle: "Forgive Me" by  Antongiulio Frulio

This set primarily contains samples from Agitato Grandiose Legato for Violins, Violas and Cellos - a set virtual music software instruments (VST) by www.8dio.com

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8Dio Agitato Grandiose Legato Bundle: "Life Changing: by Bill Brown

Score available at https://www.scoreexchange.com/scores/piano-suite-ii-laraian-part-i-636801.html

Piano suite II (Laraian) part I

Aquarelles: IV. Hirondelles au Crépuscule (Swallows at Dusk) performed by the tremendously gifted Phil Best. Available for purchase of download or hard copy at https://www.swirlymusic.org/music/solo-piano/r-a-moulds-aquarelles-book-i-solo-piano/

Aquarelles: IV. Hirondelles au Crépuscule (performed by Phil Best)

Bolcom, Recuerdos - Paseo

Performed at Peabody Conservatory, May 2015

Rorem: Toccata

Staccato Improvisation

Score available at https://www.scoreexchange.com/scores/for-piano-636796.html

For Piano

Emotions - Part Three

This is the final Chapter of the Musical Story.  I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed writing this piece.  Thank you as always for listening.

A Musical Story: Chapter 4

© Michael Calabris Music (ASCAP), 2024. All rights reserved.

This is a recording of the premiere of "Kyrie Eleison" at Cleveland State University in January 2017. The work was performed by the Cleveland Chamber Choir, directed by Dr. Scott MacPherson.

Kyrie Eleison (for SATB Chorus) (Cleveland Chamber Choir, dir. Dr. Scott MacPherson)

Alleyways

Where River Meets Sky

Soundtrack piece by Jane Sumrall Johnson with Brandon W. Bailey for the Alone cd.

Broken

"This Piano Sounds Great" (Improvisation)
Copyright Brian James McDonald (ASCAP)
All Rights Reserved Worldwide

www.brianmcdonald.com

"Best Piano I've Ever Played"

Score available at https://www.scoreexchange.com/scores/piano-suite-ii-laraian-part-iv-636805.html

Piano suite II (Laraian) part IV

Drift of Rainbows

recorded by Christoph Streuli and Marie-Pierre Langlamet (members of the Berlin Philharmonic)

Lawless Airs

Ètude Nr.10 for Piano Solo

Another waltz for piano and cello. 
Music (c) 2013 Madeleine Hanover
Recorded with Sibelius 7 for Mac. 
Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/zachd1_618/8010512810/in/photostream/



Watch The Stars (Waltz for Piano & Cello)

Music (c) 2013 Madeleine Hanover
Recorded using Sibelius 7 for Mac. 

Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/booleansplit/2319793272/sizes/o/in/set-72157605213710637/



Prelude for Solo Piano (Original)

http://syntheway.net - Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso in A minor Op. 28 for violin and orchestra (Camille Saint-Saëns, Introduction et Rondo capriccioso en la mineur) Demo using the Syntheway Strings, Aeternus Brass, DAL Flute, Percussion Kit VST Instruments.

VST Instruments Software:

1.- Syntheway Strings VSTi (Full Strings, Ensemble)
http://strings.syntheway.net

2.- DAL Flute VSTi (Normal mode)
http://dalflute.syntheway.net 

3.- Aeternus Brass VSTi (Trumpet, Orchestral Ensemble)
http://aeternusbrass.syntheway.net

4.- Percussion Kit (Timpani)
http://percussion.syntheway.net


Additional Notes: Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns was born in Paris on October 9, 1835, and died in Algiers on December 16, 1921. He composed the Introduction and Rondo capriccioso for violin and orchestra in 1863. Pablo de Sarasate, for whom the work was written, was the first to perform it, in 1870.
The Introduction and Rondo capriccioso was conceived as an independent piece, and it has been consistently popular.

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Software Description:

1.- Syntheway Strings VSTi: Is a "rich-sounding" sample based string VST instrument.
Its Multisampled Ensemble Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello & Double Bass, has the ability to produce beautiful and lyrical lines, as well as powerful and forceful articulations.

http://strings.syntheway.net

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2.- DAL Flute VSTi: Is a virtual woodwind instrument combining multi-samples of real flutes with a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) engine. Offers control over several parameters allowing you to sculpt new and interesting sounds.

http://dalflute.syntheway.net

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3.- Aeternus Brass VSTi: Is a Virtual Brass instrument, featuring solo Trumpet, Cornet, Trombone, Tuba, French Horn, Flugelhorn as well as Brass Sections and Orchestral Ensemble.

http://aeternus.syntheway.net

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4.- Syntheway Percussion Kit VSTi: Is a collection of percussion instruments designed for creating Orchestral Percussion, Auxiliary Percussion, Mallet Percussion, Latin Percussion and African Percussion.

http://percussion.syntheway.net

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Installation Notes

Windows Requirements:

- Use these Syntheway VST plugins in your favourite DAW MIDI Sequencer host like: FL Studio, Ableton Live, Cakewalk SONAR X1, Steinberg Cubase, Nuendo, PreSounus Studio One, Cockos REAPER, Mixcraft, MAGIX Samplitude, Sequoia, Energy XT, ACID Pro, Orion, VSTHost, SAVIHost, n-Track Studio, Cantabile, Adobe Audition and many others ( Check out complete list of VST compatible hosts here: http://syntheway.com/vstcompatiblehost.htm )
- Windows Operating System : Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 / x86 (32 bit). 
- For Windows x64 (64 bit) test it first with VST Bridge, jBridge or BitBridge. 
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Mac OS X Requirements: 


1.- Syntheway Strings Ensemble is also available for Apple Mac OS X (Audio Unit, VST for Mac, NI Kontakt NKI Files, Apple Logic EXS24 MkII Sample Library)
http://syntheway.com/Syntheway_Strings_for_Mac_OS_X.htm

2.- Syntheway DAL Flute is also available for Apple Mac OS X (Audio Unit, VST for Mac, NI Kontakt NKI Files, Apple Logic EXS24 MkII Sample Library)
http://syntheway.com/Syntheway_DAL_Flute_for_Mac_OS_X.htm

3.- Aeternus Brass is also available for Apple Mac OS X (Audio Unit .component, VST for Mac, Native Instruments Kontakt NKI Files, Apple Logic EXS24 MkII Sample Library)
http://syntheway.com/Syntheway_Aeternus_Brass_for_Mac_OS_X.htm

4.- Percussion Kit is also available for Apple Mac OS X (Audio Unit, VST for Mac, NI Kontakt NKI Files, Apple Logic EXS24 MkII Sample Library)
http://syntheway.com/Syntheway_Percussion_Kit_Orchestral_Mallet_Latin_African_Kit_for_Mac_OS_X.htm

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Camille Saint-Saëns: Introduction Rondo Capriccioso in A minor Op. 28 Syntheway Strings VST Software

A short collection of piano miniatures, written for my dear friend, Rob Haskins. Note that the set is presented in order of composition, but the performer has the option of rearranging the order in any way that suits him or her. (Note: this is a MIDI realization of the score.)

Sheet music may be purchased at: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/21142973

Piano Set (Complete)

This set primarily was made with Claire Clarinet Virtuoso - a music software instrument (VST) by www.8dio.com

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