Tosca

Johannes Brahms Intermezzo A major Op. 118 No. 2

Eugen Doga - Gramofon

Cinema Paradiso - Enio Morricone

Hymn To Faith

Guitarra Española

Giulio Caccini - Ave Maria

Brodmann PE-187 grand piano, AKG 220 mics, Pro Tools recording.

Brahms - Intermezzo Op118no2

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Erased Tapes first introduced Lubomyr Melnyk and his unique continuous music technique to a wider audience with ‘Corollaries’, an album produced by Peter Broderick in 2013. Now he returns with a 24-minute mini album entitled 'Evertina'. Featuring three newly composed solo piano pieces, the long-form EP showcases another side to Lubomyr Melnyk – his more gentle and melodic work.

In 2012 Lubomyr's ears began to notice the remarkable tonal depth of upright pianos. To Lubomyr the upright piano sound is like a natural forest of microcosmic colours. 'Evertina' and 'Awaiting' were created on a middle-aged upright piano at a friend's home in New York in October 2012 – just before Hurricane Sandy hit the city. Some children were listening to Lubomyr as he played in a hotel lobby in Cologne and 'Butterfly' is the piece that he made for them. It was recorded on a battered grand piano somewhere in Switzerland in late 2013, with the lid closed down to soften the effect. ‘Evertina’ will be available on 10” vinyl, CD and download from December 15th.

IN HIS OWN WORDS:

"The piano for me has so many different faces, so many personalities and wonders, it is like life itself, ever-changing yet always holding to a permanence of beauty. Like butterflies that never fly in a straight line but always carry their loveliness with them in their multi-angled paths. I want people to hear these pieces, that are always hidden from the world. I keep them locked away in a quiet place, far from the concert hall. Why do I do that? I guess it is because they are so easy to play, so effortless, I can do them while sleeping. Whereas my more demanding abilities on the piano come out in the forceful nature of continuous playing. There, the new ground is being broken and a new door is being opened for the world. But that does not mean that I am bound by nature or by god to do only continuous music. My heart moves into these pieces just as it moves into the continuous modalities. So here, for the very first time, I am bringing three of these little miniatures to the public view. May everyone enjoy them for their gentle simplicity and quietude.

These three pieces fit so nicely together in spirit, they present a tableau, a tiny triptych that can reach the world without waiting for a major work, they stand beautifully on their own, and do not need an album to surround them with comfort and padding. No, they are what they are, and a short musical interlude as this record gives, is just perfect for their nature."

– LUBOMYR MELNYK

The cover artwork was created by American artist Gregory Euclide, who also designed the relief cover art for the album ‘Corollaries’. 

TRACK LISTING: 1. Evertina  2. Awaiting  3. Butterfly (for Solo Piano)

OFFICIAL WEBSITES:  lubomyr.com · erasedtapes.com

Evertina

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Lubomyr Melnyk – Evertina

 "Allegretto" from Palladio for String Orchestra by Karl Jenkins 

Karl Jenkins - Palladio

Astrik Khanamiryan - Arie der Sonnambula -  "Ah non credea mirarti" aus der Oper "La Sonnambula" Belini

Ah non credea mirarti - La Sonnambula - Bellini

Antonio Vivaldi - Storm

Accordeon - Georges Moustaki - Musette 3.21

Il Divo - Adagio

Until The Last Moment (Yanni - Live Concert )

Catch IUP's Production of The Magic Flute on October 31 and November 1, 2015.

Queen of the Night - Holly Moore
IUP Symphony Orchestra - Stanley Chepaitis, conductor

Queen Of The Night's Aria

Gregorian - the moment of peace

Part of a recording of a pianist playing Beethoven's Hammerklavier Sonata, Op 106

Beethoven's Hammerklavier sample

ვინმე იპოვის და აიტანს მზემდე..

Keiko Matsui - Midnight Stone

Music : Albioni `s  Adagio in G minor  by  Julian Smith

Lyric:

Roads have changed
Faces are different
It was my city
I do not know it anymore
Now I'm just a stranger
Without native land

I remember you were there
Any one emotion
Any true devotion
Anytime, anywhere

Houses have changed
Vocies are different.
It was my city
I do not know it anymore
Now I'm just a stranger
Without native land

I remember you were there
Any one emotion
Any true devotion
Anytime, anywhere

Many years have passed
Lives have changed
It was my city
I do not know it anymore
And I'm just a stranger
Without native land.

Tosca

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