Stephen Heller

From my album "Stephen Heller: Études Mélodiques, Op. 45", available in streaming services.

Score:
https://musescore.com/classicman/heller-opus-45-no-6

Stephen Heller: Études Mélodiques  Op. 45

Étude No. 6, Op. 45. "Danse Triste"

Stephen Heller:  Étude No. 6, Op. 45. "Danse Triste"

From my album "Stephen Heller: Études Mélodiques, Op. 45", available in streaming services.

Score:
https://musescore.com/user/19710/scores/6487940

Étude No. 5, Op. 45. "Song of May"

Stephen Heller: Étude No. 5, Op. 45. "Song of May"

From my album "Stephen Heller: Études Mélodiques, Op. 45", available in streaming services.

Score:
https://musescore.com/user/19710/scores/6486055

Étude No. 4, Op. 45. "Sorrow and Joy"

Stephen Heller:  Étude No. 4, Op. 45. "Sorrow and Joy"

From my album "Stephen Heller: Études Mélodiques, Op. 45", available in streaming services.

Score:
https://musescore.com/user/19710/scores/6481955

Stephen Heller: Études Mélodiques, Op. 45

Étude No. 2, Op. 45. "L'Avalanche"

Stephen Heller: Étude No. 2, Op. 45. "L'Avalanche"

From my album "Stephen Heller: Études Mélodiques, Op. 45", available in streaming services.

Score:
https://musescore.com/user/19710/scores/6484050

Étude No. 3, Op. 45. "A Real Task"

Stephen Heller:  Étude No. 3, Op. 45. "A Real Task"

From my album "Stephen Heller: Études Mélodiques, Op. 45", available in streaming services.

Score:
https://musescore.com/user/19710/scores/6479886

Étude No. 1, Op. 45. "The Brook"

Stephen Heller:  Étude No. 1, Op. 45. "The Brook"

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor
Jeremy Denk, piano

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37 (December 2011)

"Passacaille Tourbeuse (from Longeyroux)" from the Suite of Dances no.1, is a solo piano composition structured around a classical passacaglia form, characterized by an obstinate bass over which progressive variations unfold. The work is situated within a modern aesthetic, blending contrapuntal rigor with timbral exploration.

The writing emphasizes minimalist thematic material, centered on a repetitive bass motif that serves as the foundation for a series of variations developing complex harmonic textures and contrasting dynamics. The piece demands advanced piano technique, particularly in pedal control and dynamic management, to convey the depth and ambiguity of sonorities evoking a peatland landscape from Haute Corrèze.
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"Passacaille Tourbeuse (du Longeyroux)", issue de la Suite de Danses no.1 est une composition pour piano solo structurée autour d’une forme passacaille classique, caractérisée par une basse obstinée sur laquelle se déploient des variations progressives. L’œuvre s’inscrit dans une esthétique moderne, mêlant rigueur contrapuntique et exploration timbrale.

L’écriture privilégie un matériau thématique minimaliste, articulé autour d’un motif répétitif en basse, qui sert de fondement à une série de variations développant des textures harmoniques complexes et des dynamiques contrastées. La pièce sollicite une technique pianistique avancée, notamment dans le contrôle de la pédale et la gestion des nuances pour rendre la profondeur et l’ambiguïté des sonorités évoquant un paysage tourbeux de la Haute Corrèze.

Recorded: July 21st, 2025
Composer & Pianist: Pierre Fontaine
Dedicated to Mérédith Lacroix-Trincat.

Sound Mixing : Thérence Guillerme (www.therenceguillerme.fr/)

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Passacaille Tourbeuse (du Longeyroux) - Piano Solo

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Likeness

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Domenico Scarlatti, badass keyboardist of the 1700's, Sonata in C minor. Brodmann PE-187 grand piano, AKG Perception 220 microphones, Pro Tools recording.

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This is Barrios' Villancico de Navidad (Christmas Carol). It took many takes before I could get the recording down.

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So much bitter in the world, it's hard to find the sweet. If you look hard enough, it's there.

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

Stephen Heller: Étude No. 6, Op. 45. "Danse Triste"

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