Today I released a mini album called Dimi Remembered. It is a tribute to cellist Dmitri Levine (1939 - 2015), who sadly passed away shortly after our last rehearsal and recording sessions. Being unable to finish those tracks with him, I decided after long and thoughtful consideration to remaster and release the original recordings, to share with you all, his beautiful and expressive playing.

Piano, Mix & Master by @SebastianMorawietz.
Cello by Dmitri Levine.

I met Dimi in 2010, when I was looking to collaborate with a cellist to replace some midi tracks with an actual instrumental recording. We immediately liked each other and started working in my studio on a regular basis. Besides his beautiful and emotional approach to performance, Dimi impressed me for his kind and patient personality. He became much more than a musical mentor, but someone who changed the way I see my life and work forever.

Rest in peace Dimi, I will be eternally grateful!

About Dimi and the release:
Born in a musical family, Dimi was a child prodigy and his talent as a cellist was immediately recognised. Eventually, music turned into his passion and profession for 69 years, having played his instrument just a hour before his death.

In Russia, he performed with the Rimski-Korsakow-Quartet for over three decades and he had the privilege to travel the world and record on numerous albums and television shows. In the mid-nineties, he moved to Berlin where he became concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and founder of the “Musik Collegium Berlin”, an open ensemble with a Russian, Italian and Czech Repertoire.

Enjoy and please share the music if you like it.

Yours,
Sebastian

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Dimi Remembered

Welcome to my Studio Diaries. A curated collection of my musical journey — featuring both official releases and ‘behind-the-scenes’ recordings. This evolving playlist offers a personal insight into my work as a pianist and artist. Updated regularly, it invites you to explore the many layers of my creative process.
Yours truly, Sebastian M

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Studio Diaries (Quietly Updated)

I’m excited to share Reflections, a collection of six piano (+ three variations) pieces that I originally composed for an upcoming film, set to be released next spring. These pieces are personal and flowing, each one capturing moments of introspection and emotion that emerged through the scoring process.

On a few tracks, I had the pleasure of collaborating with cellist Eurico Ferreira Mathias, whose playing adds a beautiful, soulful depth to the music. His cello brings an extra layer of feeling that really complements the piano and enhances the mood.

Reflections is a quiet, heartfelt project that I hope will give listeners a space to pause and reflect. In these fast-paced and challenging times, I hope this album offers a moment of calm that we all deeply need. Thank you for listening.
Yours truly, Sebastian

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Reflections

'Sympathetic Resonance' is a collaboration with Russian cellist Dmitri Devine who sadly passed away in January 2015. This EP features six intimate post-classical compositions for Piano and Cello. Hope you like and please share... . Sebastian.
  
Credits:
Written, produced and recorded: Sebastian Morawietz
Piano, Electronic Treatments: Sebastian Morawietz  
Cello: Dmitri 'Dimi' Levine
Mixing: Sebastian Ohmert (Sonic-Impulse, Berlin)
Mastering: Taylor Deupree (12K Mastering, NYC)

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Sympathetic Resonance

From my album called 'Dimi Remembered'. It is a tribute to cellist Dmitri Levine (1939 - 2015), who sadly passed away shortly after our last rehearsal and recording sessions. Being unable to finish those tracks with him, I decided after long and thoughtful consideration to remaster and release the original recordings, to share with you all, his beautiful and expressive playing. 

Music, Mix & Master by @SebastianMorawietz.
Cello by Dmitri Levine.

Will You Remember

"We may have all come on different ships, but we are in the same boat now." 
Dr. Martin Luther King

Music by Sebastian Morawietz.
Cello by Dmitri Levine.

Publishing: ROBA Publishing (Germany)

Once Upon A Time (Bonus Track)

From my mini album called Dimi Remembered. It is a tribute to cellist Dmitri Levine (1939 - 2015), who sadly passed away shortly after our last rehearsal and recording sessions. Being unable to finish those tracks with him, I decided after long and thoughtful consideration to remaster and release the original recordings, to share with you all, his beautiful and expressive playing. 

Music, Mix & Master by @SebastianMorawietz.
Published by Mediatracks Ltd. (UK)
Cello by Dmitri Levine.

Quiet Conversation

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Paris

My new single from my upcoming album "Piano Stories". Like so many people, I am shaken by the terrible events of the last few weeks. Images, stories, deeply disturbing truths. Here, on "A Precious Place" the deep longing for a protected place. A place to which all people have a right and yet which so many millions sorely miss.

For me, it is a kind of therapy album that pulls me out of this powerlessness and gives me strength. Strength to continue to believe in the good in people and strength to fight for the good and for freedom. Perhaps - and this is my hope - you too will find something in it that will help you at this time.  - Sebastian

A Precious Place

In Pianospheres I dive deeper into the atmospheric realms of the piano. An emotional journey to lose yourself in sound and space. 
Enjoy and thank you for listening and for playlisting. 
♡Sebastian

Close and so Far

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Close And So Far

At Heart

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"For a current film project I re-recorded the piano and re-produced the piece. ...and played it with the emotional original recording of Dimi (cello, who sadly passed away a few years ago). A very moving experience." 🙏 Sebastian

Silence 1

Silence 1 (Version 2023)

Taken from my EP ‘Sympathetic Resonance’ (2014), "No Flowers On My Grave" is a collaboration with Russian cellist Dmitri ‘Dimi’ Devine who sadly passed away in January 2015. This album features six emotional, post-classical compositions for Piano and Cello.

Credits:
Written, produced and recorded: Sebastian Morawietz
Piano, Electronic Treatments: Sebastian Morawietz  
Cello: Dmitri 'Dimi' Levine
Mixing: Sebastian Ohmert (Sonic-Impulse, Berlin)
Mastering: Taylor Deupree (12K Mastering, NYC)

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No Flowers On My Grave

Taken from my EP ‘Sympathetic Resonance’ (2014), "Silence III" is a collaboration with Russian cellist Dmitri ‘Dimi’ Devine who sadly passed away in January 2015. This album features six emotional, post-classical compositions for Piano and Cello.

Credits:
Written, produced and recorded: Sebastian Morawietz
Piano, Electronic Treatments: Sebastian Morawietz  
Cello: Dmitri 'Dimi' Levine
Mixing: Sebastian Ohmert (Sonic-Impulse, Berlin)
Mastering: Taylor Deupree (12K Mastering, NYC)

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Silence III

Taken from my EP ‘Sympathetic Resonance’ (2014), "Silence II" is a collaboration with Russian cellist Dmitri ‘Dimi’ Devine who sadly passed away in January 2015. This album features six emotional, post-classical compositions for Piano and Cello.
   
Credits:
Written, produced and recorded: Sebastian Morawietz
Piano, Electronic Treatments: Sebastian Morawietz  
Cello: Dmitri 'Dimi' Levine
Mixing: Sebastian Ohmert (Sonic-Impulse, Berlin)
Mastering: Taylor Deupree (12K Mastering, NYC)

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Silence II

Taken from the EP ‘Sympathetic Resonance’ (2014), "Zwischenspiel I" is a collaboration with Russian cellist Dmitri ‘Dimi’ Devine who sadly passed away in January 2015. This EP features six emotional, post-classical compositions for Piano and Cello by Berlin-based composer Sebastian Morawietz.

Credits:
Written, produced and recorded: Sebastian Morawietz
Piano, Electronic Treatments: Sebastian Morawietz  
Cello: Dmitri 'Dimi' Levine
Mixing: Sebastian Ohmert (Sonic-Impulse, Berlin)
Mastering: Taylor Deupree (12K Mastering, NYC)

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Zwischenspiel I

Taken from my EP ‘Sympathetic Resonance’ (2014), "Silence I" is a collaboration with Russian cellist Dmitri ‘Dimi’ Devine who sadly passed away in January 2015. This album features six emotional, post-classical compositions for Piano and Cello.
 
Credits:
Written, produced and recorded: Sebastian Morawietz
Piano, Electronic Treatments: Sebastian Morawietz  
Cello: Dmitri 'Dimi' Levine
Mixing: Sebastian Ohmert (Sonic-Impulse, Berlin)
Mastering: Taylor Deupree (12K Mastering, NYC)

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Silence I

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A quiet and intimate conversation with "Mme Bechstein (my beloved Felt Piano)" from my series "Bach On Felt". This time the famous Aria (from Goldberg Variations). Unlocking the wonderful DNA of the piece and  - trying to - interpret it in a deeply emotional way. Enjoy.

Aria On Felt (From The Goldberg Variations)

Reflection No.3

Reflection No.1

Reflection No.2

Reflection No.4

Reflection No.5

Hey, my latest single ‘Piotr’ is a quiet and heartfelt tribute to my beloved brother, Piotr (Peter), who we lost to cancer this year.
Thank you for listening and allowing me to share this deeply personal journey with you.
Yours truly, Sebastian

Mastered by Abbey Road Studios, London
Music mixed & performed by Sebastian Morawietz

Piotr

Piotr – remembering my brother

Hey friends,
Me again. This time with a simple meditation at the piano, starting with the left hand and listening deeply. Simple and pure, like a good breath. It brought me joy—I hope it does the same for you.

Yours truly,
Sebastian

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Improvisation: Day 28, 2025 (Piano Diaries)

Hey friends,
today, there are things on my mind. First, as you might hear in the music, I’m feeling a bit mixed up—part of being human, and I wanted to share it. Second, maybe a bit odd, but my piano tuner Peter (great guy, by the way) is coming tomorrow. My Mme Bechstein is long overdue for tuning, so I wanted to capture its current sound—imperfect, but special in its own way.
Let me know what you think—I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Yours truly,
Sebastian

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Improvisation: Day 41, 2025 (Piano Diaries)

Dear friends,

I’m excited to share “Once Upon A Time”, the first piece from my Music & Score Series. This composition has been with me for many years and remains a favorite—not just for me, but for many listeners. Every time I play it, it feels like embarking on a sentimental journey, a moment to drift away in thought.

Some of you have expressed interest in playing it yourselves, which truly makes me happy! That’s why I’m making the sheet music available for you. It’s a relatively easy piece to play but leaves plenty of room for emotion and personal interpretation.

You can download the music and sheet music (PDF) for free (pay what you want) on my Bandcamp page. 
https://sebastianmorawietz.bandcamp.com/album/once-upon-a-time-free-sheet-music-pdf
Enjoy the music, and let it take you on your own journey!

Yours truly,
Sebastian Morawietz

Video: https://youtu.be/_L0K9oNoRhg

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Once Upon A Time + FREE Sheet Music

Dear friends,
“Eye Opener” is one of my oldest compositions, written during a time of searching, questioning, and uncertainty about where my journey would lead. This piece holds deep personal meaning for me, as it has accompanied me through different stages of my life. Every now and then, I revisit it to reflect on how I feel about it in the present moment.

I’m happy to share it with you and hope that some of the emotions I’ve poured into it resonate with you as well. If you’d like to play it yourself, you can download the music and sheet music (PDF) directly on Bandcamp (pay what you want). To make it work, select the album instead of the individual track. It has been added there as a digital bonus download.
https://sebastianmorawietz.bandcamp.com/album/eye-opener-free-sheet-music-pdf

Thank you for your time, your support, and for being part of this journey with me!

Yours truly,
Sebastian Morawietz

Eye Opener + FREE Sheet Music

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)

Hey, it’s me again!
Butterfly is a single presented in three distinct versions, each offering a unique perspective on one central musical idea.

The main track opens with a delicate Moog sequence that gradually blossoms into a flowing felt piano motif. This progression mirrors a metamorphosis—symbolizing the transformation from caterpillar to butterfly, both sonically and conceptually.

The two companion versions zoom in on the gentle piano theme. By shifting tempo and texture, they unfold into their own quiet spaces—each one intimate, warm, and introspective, offering a softer lens on the original idea.

If you’d like to play it yourself, the sheet music is available for free on Bandcamp: ttps://sebastianmorawietz.bandcamp.com/album/butterfly-piano-solo-free-sheet-music-pdf

Today, I’m sharing the second version of my track Butterfly (with the third and final version coming next week alongside the official release). This Slow Piano Version is noticeably slower and more atmospheric than the previously released Piano Solo Version, offering a gentler, more introspective experience.

Remember, if you’d like to play it yourself, you can also grab the sheet music 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! 

Yours truly,
Sebastian

Butterfly (Slow Piano Version)

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Video: https://youtu.be/W3g4oB8-KCs

Silent Traces is a gentle and heartfelt solo piano piece, released as part of the album ‘Piano Whispers 01’ on the label ad21. With its warm and delicate sound, this composition creates a space for quiet reflection and dreaming.

Celebrating Piano Day 2025, Silent Traces is now available on all major streaming platforms. 
Landing Page: https://linktr.ee/sebastianmorawietz

For those who’d love to play it themselves, you can also download the sheet music on Bandcamp.
Sheet Music : https://sebastianmorawietz.bandcamp.com/album/silent-traces-free-sheet-music-pdf

Thank you for your support and for being part of my artistic journey!

Yours,
Sebastian

Silent Traces

Silent Traces + FREE Sheet Music (Piano Day 2025)

Sheet Music: https://sebastianmorawietz.bandcamp.com/album/passage-of-time-free-sheet-music
Video: https://youtu.be/A-NPT_9SKG4
Hey, it’s me again!
This piece has a long history. I wrote it many years ago, back when I was living in Liverpool. The original title was Waterloo – named after the small seaside town just outside the city. I often took the train out there, just to walk along the shore and gather my thoughts.

The sea has always had a deep, humbling power to me – vast, strong, timeless. It teaches you humility. Being near it felt like standing next to something ancient and wise.

Recently, I rediscovered this piece and played it again. It felt like a quiet conversation with the sea – me asking, the sea answering. That’s how I shaped the sections of the piece: a dialogue between the searching and the still, the questioning and the calm.

The visuals in the video are simple – I’m still learning and experimenting – but they’re meant to hint at that inner process, that silent exchange with something greater.

Thank you for listening.

Yours truly,
Sebastian Morawietz

Passage Of Time (Notes From The Shore)

Video: https://youtu.be/AfVQB4Bo_v8
First, a confession.
I don’t play Etude No.1 as fast as Mr. Glass indicated in his score. The honest truth? It’s a little too fast for me—and for Mme Bechstein, as I call my piano. But perhaps that’s part of the charm of this version: it’s a bit slower, more grounded. And in that space, something opens up. The dynamic expression has room to breathe. The tempo becomes a gently rising tide, like waking up slowly, aligning fingers, mind, and breath into harmony.

Admittedly, this is a rather personal interpretation. I’m not entirely sure Mr. Glass would give it his blessing. But then again, it is an etude—and I find this piece simply wonderful.

Over the past weeks, it has become something of a quiet companion in the early hours of the day. I’ve worked from the published score, gradually sketching my own notation to help understand how the sections interlock, how the pulse shifts and evolves. This slow discovery revealed a surprising depth—a kind of secret logic running beneath the surface.

There’s something endlessly captivating about Glass’s harmonic language. It’s modern, never cloying, and crafted with quiet intelligence. His use of subtle shifts—almost imperceptible at first—creates patterns that, through repetition, become almost meditative.

This recording isn’t about perfection or polish and not meant to compete with the many beautiful renditions already out there, performed on the most luxurious grand pianos. It’s my personal take—played honestly, on my own instrument, at my own pace. A moment captured in sound, without the pressure to impress.

If you’re a pianist—especially one still finding their way, as I am—I warmly encourage you to spend time with this piece. It has a way of revealing itself slowly, like light unfolding across a morning room. And perhaps, in its simplicity, you’ll find something of yourself reflected there.

I’d love to hear how this piece resonates with you. Leave a comment if you’d like to share your thoughts or your own experience with Glass’s music.

Yours truly,
Sebastian Morawietz

Studio Diaries: Glass Etude No.1 – My Morning Ritual

Hey, it’s me again. I just uploaded a new piece – something quiet, something gentle.

This piece was written and recorded in my small studio in Berlin,
on my felted Bechstein piano.

It’s a quiet track – not slow, just gentle.
There’s a kind of weightlessness in it
that reminded me of how things felt
before we started calling them memories.

The title came early. Letters of Lightness.
I didn’t imagine them written down.
More like: moments you carry without knowing.
Not written, but felt.

I’d love to hear what it brings up for you.
Thanks for listening.

Yours truly,
Sebastian Morawietz

Letters Of Lightness

Hey, it’s me again.

Today’s post is a quiet snapshot from a rainy afternoon in the studio. I was sitting at the Bechstein, playing around with textures and loops, and this short improvisation just happened — simple, moody, and full of echo.

It’s part of an ongoing shift I feel in my work: towards more atmosphere, more grain, more space. The setup is still evolving, but this recording captures a moment of transition — somewhere between felt piano and layered soundscapes. A loop emerged, and I followed it.

If you’d like to see the video version of this moment, you can find it here:
👉 https://youtu.be/p80XGK_ycoE

And as always — if it resonates, feel free to leave a like or share a thought. Thanks for listening.

Yours truly,
Sebastian

Another Loopy Rainy Day (Studio Diaries, Day 148)

From my mini album called Dimi Remembered. It is a tribute to cellist Dmitri Levine (1939 - 2015), who sadly passed away shortly after our last rehearsal and recording sessions. Being unable to finish those tracks with him, I decided after long and thoughtful consideration to remaster and release the original recordings, to share with you all, his beautiful and expressive playing. 

Music, Mix & Master by @SebastianMorawietz.
Cello by Dmitri Levine.

Strange Night In A Strange Town (The Last Rehearsal Mix)

Eye Opener

Eye Opener (The Last Rehearsal Mix)

** UPDATE ** Now available on all major digital stores.
Originally written for a short film, but it triggered so much emotions in me that I really wanted to share it here with you. 
Thanks for listening, liking, sharing and commenting. Very very much appreciated.

Elegy No.1

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"It is tragic to think that we live in a world where our capacity to offer sanctuary to those uprooted by violent circumstances beyond their control is determined by geographical borders." Anoushka Shankar 
I couldn't say it better... . Love, Sebastian

Empty Stare

"Writing this piece and EP was a very visual and absorbing experience, an intimate journey of becoming The Shy Dancer, visualizing him on a white open stage, expressing myself, dealing with the subject of Love, Strangeness, or Passion. On this project, I collaborated with the amazing cellist Isabelle Klemt. Her expressive playing created a perfect counterpart to my piano performance. Enjoy. 🙏 Sebastian"

Credits:
Music & Piano: Sebastian Morawietz
Cello: Isabelle Klemt
Original Artwork: Federica Jeanne de Luca

The Shy Dancer

The Shy Dancer No.1

I wanted to hear how the songs from my EP 'The Shy Dancer' sounded with only my beloved piano. It has its own magic, and it's nice to share it with you. Enjoy.

Original Artwork: Federica Jeanne de Luca

The Shy Dancer (Piano Solos)

The Shy Dancer No.1 (On Love) - Piano Solo

Follow Me

The Shy Dancer No.1 (Piano Solo)

Sun Over Rain

Hello, I’m a composer based in Berlin, working at the intersection of classical, minimalism, and electronic music.

Thank you for listening and for adding my music to your playlists.

♡ Sebastian

If you’d like to get in touch, feel free to say hello here or through any of the social links below.

Sebastian Morawietz

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