Relaxing Classical Piano

A hand picked selection of my piano recordings that will help you concentrate or simply relax and enjoy

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Intimate & Classical

3 Gymnopédies: No. 1, Lent et douloureux

Composer Monica Xiao
@monicaxiao

From her album "Piano Droplets"
https://monicaxiao.bandcamp.com/album/piano-droplets

Exquisite piano music with a jazzy touch!

Background texture by Skeletalmess
flic.kr/p/9z9xef

Monica Xiao: Mother's Childhood Story

From "Beneking: 24 Nocturnes for young Pianists"

Beneking: 24 Nocturnes for young Pianists

Nocturne in C Major, No. 1

Stephan Beneking: Nocturne in C Major, No. 1

Nocturne in F Sharp Major, No. 13

Stephan Beneking: Nocturne in F Sharp Major, No. 13

Preludes in E Minor, Op. 28 No. 4 'Suffocation'

Composer: Tuukka Jokilehto https://soundcloud.com/tuukka-jokilehto
Piece: A Love Story
Performer: Carlos Márquez

About the composer:
"I live in Finland and I compose for the piano. I take a special interest in composing easy music for beginners, music that hopefully makes learning the piano interesting and fun."

Composer scores available:
musescore.com/user/204621

Background image by Sami:
https://flic.kr/p/5b9D2V

Tuukka Jokilehto: A Love Story

Composer Arthur Breur writes about this piece:
An interlude composed by request for a Jewish wedding; elements influenced by "Sunrise, Sunset" from Fiddler on the Roof.
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Piano: Carlos Márquez (@cmdigital)
Composer: Arthur Breur (@arthurbreur)
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Recording ℗2014 Carlos Márquez
Dance ©1987 Arthur Breur
Sheet Music (free/buy): www.ArthurBreur.com/sheet-music
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Background image by Frank Black Noir www.flickr.com/photos/frankblacknoir/7728870164

Arthur Breur - Dance - Carlos Márquez, piano

Debussy: Préludes, Book 1, L. 117: No. 10, La cathédrale engloutie

Debussy: Préludes, Book 1, L. 117: No. 10, La cathédrale engloutie (2024 Remaster)

Composer: Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Piece: Kinderscenen Op. 15 (1838)
Pianist: Carlos Márquez

More information about the piece:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinderszenen

Background image:
"Kids on swings silhouetted against the sunset"
https://flic.kr/p/aWguhB


Robert Schumann: Kinderscenen Op. 15 - 12. Child Falling Asleep

Johann Sebastian Bach Prelude In C Minor Moll, Das Wohltemperierte Klavier

Debussy: Peaceful Piano

Debussy: Préludes / Book 1, L. 117: I. Danseuses de Delphes

Satie: Piano Works

I'm not asleep... but that doesn't mean I'm awake.  ~Author Unknown

piano: Carlos Márquez

Reflections

Dirk Maassen: Lullaby for the Sleepless

Classically trained pianist. I enjoy playing not only the traditional repertoire but also pieces from unusual composers.