131 Piano Preludes & Petits (Scriabin, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Beneking)

Complete preludes by Polish composer Karol Szymanowski

"The Preludes show a strong influence of the Chopin tradition, nursed at the Szymanowski manor house with particular piety, as well as clear traces of familiarity with the early works of the Russian composer Alexander Scriabin, who shared with Szymanowski the exceptional, especially for those days, fascination with Chopin’s music. In form and texture these works seem to refer directly to the model created by Chopin; they are characterised by such features as form-shaping by initial motif transformations, polyrhythm combining “duple” and “triple” patterns; a polyphonic texture and rich ornamentation. On the other hand, Scriabin’s influence can be perceived in the avantgarde harmonic language of the preludes, rich in dissonant consonances, as well as a particular type of expressiveness – very powerful, penetrating, with a clearly indicated climax (musicological literature sometimes compares Szymanowski and Scriabin as the two representatives of the so-called Slavonic expressionism – with good reason)."

Quote from:
http://www.karolszymanowski.pl/watch-listen/piano-solo/9-preludes-op-1-1899-1900/



Szymanowski: 9 Preludes Op. 1 (1899-1900)

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Music for Diana

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

Relax [.] Concentrate [.] Study [.]

Sleep

original music: Karol Szymanowski
free score: http://imslp.org/wiki/Category:Szymanowski,_Karol
piano: Carlos Márquez

Forgotten Piano Gems Vol. 1

Prelude in D Minor No. 2, Op. 1

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Szymanowski: Prelude in D Minor Op. 1 No. 2

Now its time for Relaxation..... 1 hour Sleep Meditation .Relaxing Rain and Thunder Sound .

Relaxing Rain and Thunder Sound , Sleep Meditation

original music: Karol Szymanowski
free score: http://imslp.org/wiki/Category:Szymanowski,_Karol
piano: Carlos Márquez

from "Chopin, Szymanowski: Preludes"
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chopin-szymanowski-preludes/id920586887

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Szymanowski: Prelude in B Minor Op. 1 No. 1

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
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Monica Xiao: Mother's Childhood Story

Szymanowski: Prelude in D Flat Major Op. 1 No. 3

Alexander Scriabin: Prelude Op. 11 No. 11

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Dream Surf: Ocean Waves for Relaxation (Sounds of Nature)

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I have decided to dedicate this piece to my nanny who sadly passed away this last week. She always loved music and this felt like the best way I could celebrate her life. 

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Falling Leaves (Accompanying Music - Amsterdam Light Festival 2014)

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Debussy - Deux Arabesques

Composer: Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860 – 1941)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ignacy_Jan_Paderewski

Score: http://imslp.org/wiki/Category:Paderewski,_Ignacy_Jan

Nocturne in B-flat Major

Ignacy Jan Paderewski: Nocturne in B-flat major

Prelude in B Flat Minor No. 9, Op. 1

Szymanowski: Prelude in B Flat Minor Op. 1 No. 9

original music: Karol Szymanowski
free score: imslp.org/wiki/Category:Szymanowski,_Karol
piano: Carlos Márquez

from "Chopin, Szymanowski: Preludes"
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chopin-szymanowski-preludes/id920586887

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Szymanowski: Prelude in D Minor Op. 1 No. 5

original music: Karol Szymanowski
free score: imslp.org/wiki/Category:Szymanowski,_Karol
piano: Carlos Márquez

from "Chopin, Szymanowski: Preludes"
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chopin-szymanowski-preludes/id920586887

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Szymanowski: Prelude in B Flat Major Op. 1 No. 4

Composer: L. v. Beethoven (1770-1827)
Piano: Carlos Marquez

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Ludwig van Beethoven: Für Elise, WoO 59

Composer: Manuel Ponce (1882–1948)
Piece: Intermezzo No. 1 (1909)
Piano: Carlos Márquez

Intermezzo No. 1

Manuel Ponce: Intermezzo No. 1

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

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Tuukka Jokilehto: A Love Story

Composer: @tckan
Piece: Waltz No. 3 in C-sharp minor
Performer: Carlos Márquez

image by: Gabriele Diwald
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TC Kan: Waltz No. 3 in C-sharp minor

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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Arthur Breur - Dance - Carlos Márquez, piano

This recording is dedicated to Beth

from "Suite bergamasque" by Claude Debussy
piano: Carlos Márquez

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Claude Debussy: Clair de Lune

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

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

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"Kids on swings silhouetted against the sunset"
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Robert Schumann: Kinderscenen Op. 15 - 12. Child Falling Asleep

Divine Classical Sounds: Exclusive Music for Special Occasions

10 Preludes No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 23: I. Largo

MIT Emerson Scholar Solo Recital
(http://joonwon.net/p/recital.html)
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May 9, 2018.

Joonwon Choi, piano
Marilyn Roth, instructor

- PROGRAM -

Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
  Variations in F minor, Hob. XVII:6

Alexander Scriabin (1871-1915)
  24 Preludes, op. 11
    No. 1 in C major - Vivace
    No. 2 in A minor - Allegretto
    No. 4 in E minor - Lento
    No. 6 in B minor - Allegro
    No. 8 in F-sharp minor - Allegro agitato
    No. 11 in B major - Allegro assai
    No. 14 in E-flat minor - Presto
    No. 17 in A-flat major - Allegretto
    No. 21 in B-flat major - Andante

Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953)
  Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-flat major, op. 83
    I. Allegro inquieto
    II. Andante caloroso
    III. Precipitato

02 Alexander Scriabin - 24 Preludes, op. 11, no. 1 in C major

Dirk Maassen composes wonderful short piano pieces inspired by contemporary composers such as Yann Tiersen and Ludovico Einaudi. 

I took on his invitation to record any of his piano pieces, and told him I would record 'Addio'... just to find out that there was no score! ... So after working directly with him the score was created and here is my take on it.

Reflections

Dirk Maassen: Addio

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

piano: Carlos Márquez

Dirk Maassen: Lullaby for the Sleepless

"It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end." ~ Ursula K. Le Guin

piano: Carlos Marquez

Dirk Maassen: Crossing Oceans

Dirk Maassen: Crossing Oceans - played by Carlos Marquez

Dedico esta grabación con gran cariño a mis padres.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/debussy-deux-arabesques-single/id1109105473

Debussy: Deux Arabesques

Arabesque No. 1 in E Major, L. 66: Andante con moto

Claude Debussy: Première Arabesque

LONG Playlist of Relaxing Soft Piano Music to Sleep and Study

Dirk Maassen: Solstice d'été

Pianist Michael Hauber  (https://soundcloud.com/michael-hauber) from Stuttgart / Germany made another lovely recording of one of my "Prelude fantaisies", its  "No. 5", a short but very delicate piece, performed on a Roland RD 170. 
He played all 8 "Preludes fantaisies", so we decided to create a new album. I am sure you will enjoy it, as it contains some of my most extraordinary works...

You can download the album on BandCamp for the price of a coffee :-)
http://beneking.bandcamp.com/album/8-preludes-fantaisies

It is also available on iTunes and Amazon MP3
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/stephan-beneking-8-preludes/id666414315
http://www.amazon.com/Stephan-Beneking-8-Preludes-Fantaisies/dp/B00DNK1PHQ/ref=sr_shvl_album_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1372489651&sr=301-2
and many other platforms like Spotify, GooglePlay etc.

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where you can find the score for this piece and many others for free download.

A direct link for the booklet of the "8 Preludes fantaisies" is here:
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Prelude fantaisie No. 5 - played by Michael Hauber - beneking.bandcamp.com

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