[neo] classical flow

Sergei Rachmaninoff: Prelude in C Sharp Minor, Op. 3 No. 2. 

Played by me with my Korg SGProX digital stage piano controlling Yamaha Montage 8. The piano preset: Yamaha Montage CFX Stage. It sounds even better than my 2005 Motif ES synthesizer's piano sound which was already quite impressive. 

Played substantially slower than many pro players and e.g. the honourable Mr. Rachmaninoff himself on one recording (it may be also that I prefer this piece to be played a little slower than it is usually played). I got some speed however somewhere in the middle part.. I played it a lot faster however when I was young and didn't have to think about tomorrow. Because that's what this Prelude is about (much like the Scriabine etude Op. 8 No. 12): you really have to play it like there would be no tomorrow, so to speak, meaning, among other things, that you cannot think about some "secondary" things like hand injuries..

I learned this prelude initially in the 1990's at the time when also the piano movie "Shine" was released (the movie definitely was an inspiration). I practiced it countless hours with my Korg M1 synthesizer which was indeed not the best machine for this kind of piano music.  This was one of the first classical piano pieces I ever learned and, since I have learned it by myself without receiving any formal piano training whatsoever, this warrants the following conclusion: Anything is possible, remember that!

Sergei Rachmaninoff: Prelude in C Sharp Minor Op. 3 No. 2

Piano cover of "Comptine d'un autre été: l'après-midi" composed by Yann Tiersen. Performed & recorded by Dominique Charpentier aka The Piano Lover.

Yann Tiersen - Comptine d'un autre été: l'après-midi

Wonderment

The Journey is the Destination

ad21 is pleased to announce "Whispers of Winter," the new EP by German pianist Mats Raynard. This work captures an atmosphere of introspection and elegance, blending delicate solo piano pieces with compositions enriched by the warm depth of strings. An evocative journey that invites listeners to explore winter soundscapes filled with emotion and beauty.

Whispers of Winter

True Love

Hey.
Me again. I wanted to share something special with you—my Piano Solo version of Butterfly, filmed live during the actual recording session. Before I officially re-release the full single, you can get an exclusive first listen to this warm, dynamic, and flowing piece.

This is part of my Music & Score Series, so you can also grab the sheet music if you’d like to play it yourself. Available on Bandcamp via this link:
https://sebastianmorawietz.bandcamp.com/album/butterfly-piano-solo-free-sheet-music-pdf

Enjoy the music, and let me know what you think in the comments!

Thanks for your support! 💙

Yours truly,
Sebastian Morawietz

Butterfly

Butterfly (Piano Solo)

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Hug & Hold the Ocean (Piano Version)

This is the track from the latest album "Waltzes". Full album in Spotify/AppleMusic, etc: https://band.link/W0FJU

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Waltzes

Waltz in G-Sharp

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Ashot Danielyan - Waltz in G-Sharp

“Strata” is a layered exploration of time, memory, and transformation — a neoclassical piano journey shaped by silence, rediscovery, and quiet resilience.
After a long hiatus from social media and the piano, this piece emerged like sediment revealing new shapes after the storm. It’s intimate, cinematic, and raw — composed in solitude, now shared with the world.

Whether you’re here for a moment of stillness or searching for a deeper connection through sound, I hope “Strata” becomes part of your story too.

Let me know what this piece evokes for you in the comments.

Strata

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ruby locked in time

Hug & Hold the Ocean (Piano & Strings Version)

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QZZ792572227
Peaceful World is a heartfelt tribute to the extraordinary lives of Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa and countless others who devoted themselves to fostering peace and unity.
Their compassion and unwavering commitment remind us of the profound impact that love and understanding can have in creating a more harmonious world

8. Mother Teresa

Türkheim

The Bottom Witholds Nary a Thing

September 20th marks the 30th birthday of Berlin pianist Nils Frahm, but also the day he has chosen to give his fans a special gift in the form of 9 songs he recorded with 9 fingers, entitled 'Screws'.

Nils experienced an unfortunate accident which saw him fall from his bunk bed located directly above his studio, which resulted in a broken thumb. But through inspiration from his fans and after a gentle walk and talk through the park with a close friend, he decided to deal with the situation in the only way he knew – playing his piano.

With four screws surgically placed inside his thumb, he started recording with his remaining 9 fingers, what later resulted in 9 intimate piano recordings.

Fans can download 'Screws' as mp3s or in full 24-bit 44.100 kHz audio quality here (http://screws.durtonstudio.com), and pre-order a Vinyl/CD edition from the Erased Tapes online store (http://erasedtapes.com/store/index/ERATP046), which will be released later this year.

'I am sitting in front of a sheet of paper. My right hand is bending over my left thumb. The first day I got out of my cast I could bend it by 15°. Now I am already at 50° and that makes me happy. Things are going uphill...

As you can imagine, it is really bad news for a pianist when he gets diagnosed with a broken thumb. That day I was sitting in the emergency room, feeling rather dizzy while thinking of a zillion shows coming up and all the people involved around it. I realised in that moment how busy things have become. It is hard to turn down interesting projects and opportunities, since I surely love my work. It actually never felt like work. Playing piano and playing it for wonderful people is the greatest joy I can imagine.

For a couple of days I felt like this all could be over. How pathetic. But hey – also feeling sorry for yourself has its place somewhere. All of a sudden I had so much time, an unexpected holiday. I cancelled most of my schedule and found myself being a little bored. Even though my doctor told me not to touch a piano for a while, I just couldn't resist. I started playing a silent song with 4 fingers on my left and the remaining 5 on my right hand. I set up one microphone and recorded another tune every other night before falling asleep.

The day I got rid of my cast I had recorded 9 little tunes. They have helped me feel less annoyed about my accident and reminded me that any good is something I can only achieve, when I am making the most out of what I've got.

Thank you all for listening!

With lots of love,

Nils


9FINGERS North American Tour 2012

09/16 New York (US) – West Park Presbyterian Church 
09/21 Boulder (US) – Cherryvale Studios
09/22 Colorado Springs (US) – The Mesa
09/23 Santa Fe (US) – O'Shaughnessy Performance Space @ Santa Fe Uni
09/24 San Fransisco (US) – private show (RSVP only)
09/29 Seattle (US) – Decibel Festival @ Broadway Performance Hall
09/30 Portland (US) – Classic Pianos
10/03 Mexico City (MX) – Mutek

ERASED TAPES 5th Anniversary Tour w/ Ólafur Arnalds & A Winged Victory For The Sullen

10/08 HAMBURG (DE) – Fliegende Bauten
10/09 PRAGUE (CZ) – Palac Akropolis
10/10 BUDAPEST (HU) – Trafo
10/11 MANNHEIM (DE) – Alte Feuerwache
10/13-14 BERLIN (DE) – Radialsystem
10/15 AMSTERDAM (NL) – Paradiso
10/16-17 LEUVEN (BE) – Stuk
10/18 LONDON (UK) – Hackney Empire
10/19-20 ISTANBUL (TR) – Salon IKSV

PREVIOUS PRESS:

'No. 42 Best Albums Of 2011' -The Guardian
'Felt is a transportative album, a balm for troubled minds.' BBC Music
'Frahm’s hyper-intimate recording technique for the album makes Felt a captivating listen' (9/10) DIS

★ ★ ★ ★ – Popmatters ★ ★ ★ ★ – Uncut ★ ★ ★ ★ – Clash ★ ★ ★ ★ – Mojo

OFFICIAL WEBSITES: screws.durtonstudio.com · facebook.com/nilsfrahm · twitter.com/nilsfrahm · erasedtapes.com

Screws

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Produced by Frank Iengo.
Written by Frank Iengo
Publisher: FRANK IENGO MUSIC
Record label: Raighes Factory

Chiar di Luna by On Piano is a nocturnal song with a mysterious vibe in the beginning and then transforms into a passionate dedication to the moon.

NOTTURNA

Chiar di Luna

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Chiar Di Luna

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"Oxiroma" is a pseudonym for an author who combines several creative facets: composer, arranger, sound designer.
Has been playing music since the age of 12. In the past, trumpeter of the jazz big band.
Since 1998 he has been actively working in the studio with various musicians, making arrangements, producing recordings of numerous vocalists, organizing performances by artists, and releasing CD compilations of various performers.

Hug & Hold the Ocean (Piano Version)

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