AMBIENTE_Ballet Piano - Part 1

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Elder Van Slooten

Manuel de Falla - Ritual Fire Dance from El Amor Brujo
The Miami Symphony Orchestra
Eduardo Marturet - Conductor

The pandemic changed the world. After a year like no other, we found ourselves in lockdown and hiding our faces from everybody. But, the hope was always there. Un Ballo in Maschera was recorded in 2021 as a reminder of what we faced and as a celebration of the beautiful future that lies ahead. The Miami Symphony Orchestra pays a well-deserved tribute to our devoted musicians' talent and dedication. It offers a repertoire inspired by the lockdown, with the hope of a new world, with us coming back stronger than ever!

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts - Knight Concert Hall
March 4, 2021

Produced by: 
Eduardo Marturet 
Gabriela Landaeta
Luis David Aguilar

Audio Editions: 
Vladimir Quintero 

Mix:
Vladimir Quintero

Mastering: 
Ricardo Landaeta

Creative Design:
Susana Pulpillo

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Manuel de Falla - Ritual Fire Dance from El Amor Brujo

The Music for Ballet Classes series is a collection of CDs designed to provide dancers and dance teachers with all the music necessary for a complete classical ballet class. The featured piano on this album is a fantastic Fazioli concert grand with a wonderfully deep and resonant timbre. 
This fourth volume marks a departure from those previous in that tracks are not repeated for barre exercises, in order to provide some exercises with alternative tempi or time signatures. This makes Volume 4 the most flexible and best value album to date, featuring 40 separate tracks that span a wide variety of musical genres

12 - Adage - Grand Pas De Deux From Don Quixote Act 3 - Ludwig Minkus - Preview

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Suite From The Nutcracker. Pas de deux

Ludwig van Beethoven - Sonata No.14 in c sharp minor Op27 No.2 Moonlight
I. Adagio Sostenuto
Performed by HuiChun Lin 林 慧君

"Elegant Immortal Classics - HuiChun Lin Piano Recital 2009"
"德奧、雅緻、雋永集 — 林 慧君鋼琴獨奏會"
06/Jun/2009 臺中中興堂 TaiChung Taiwan


Curator
Vincent Music & Art 文生音樂藝術

Sponsors
The National Culture and Arts Foundation 財團法人國家文化藝術基金會
Department of Cultural Affairs Taipei City Government 臺北市文化局

Credit
Live Recording/Konzertmitschnitt 18/May/2008 臺中市中興堂
ArchiMusic Production 雅砌音樂錄音製作工程

All rights of the producer and of the owner of the recorded work reserved. Unauthorized copying, public performance, broadcasting, hiring or rental of this recording strictly prohibited.

Ludwig van Beethoven - Sonata No.14 in c sharp minor Op27 No.2 Moonlight I. Adagio Sostenuto

2 - 10 Claude Debussy  Suite Bergamasque, L.75  III. Clair De Lune

The Music for Ballet Classes series is a collection of CDs designed to provide dancers and dance teachers with all the music necessary for a complete classical ballet class. The featured piano on this album is a fantastic 9ft Yamaha concert grand.
This is the 5th volume of in the series, and features a further 40 tracks of inspiring music taken from some of the greatest classical, opera, ballet and ragtime composers to have ever lived.


03 - Tendu On A 2 - Grand Pas De Deux From Don Quixote - Ludwig Minkus

Escucha Activa – Música Clásica para Estudiar, Mejora la Memoria y Concentrarse, Tecnicas de Estudios, Atención Plena Ejercicios con Famosos Compositores, Las Ondas Beta, Pruebas de Inteligencia

4 Impromptus, Op. 90, D. 899, No. 4 in A-Flat Major: IV. Allegretto

Written in 1890, Debussy's Reverie was one of his first solo piano works to make an impact. Even at this early stage in his career, when he was still working out what kind of composer he wanted to be (he was apparently a fervent debater when it came to Wagnerism), it's clear to see traits of that signature Debussy sound.

However, the young Debussy had not quite developed the style and tricks that would earmark him as one of his generation's most notable talents. There are no fireworks here, no sudden explosions in texture that would come to characterise his later works - this is more of a meditation, the perfect precursor to exploring those later works.

The gently repetitive theme that opens the work feels like a descent into sleepy dream-world (as the title suggests), and as the textures become ever richer the dreams only become more lush and addictive. A fantastic early sign that this Debussy fellow was one to watch…

Source:

ClassicFM
http://www.classicfm.com/composers/debussy/music/debussy-reverie/

Retailers:

Debussy Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Claude-Debussy-Essential-Collection/dp/B00I6CEZQO/

Debussy Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/0Mmayh49XRWTXp53uf3jtF

Best of Debussy iTunes
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/claude-debussy-the-essential-collection/819582576

Debussy Compilation
https://listen.tidal.com/album/26275698

Claude Debussy
https://www.deezer.com/us/album/7429526

Best of Debussy Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXtAfPp-70I&t=76s

Napster
https://us.napster.com/artist/claude-debussy/album/claude-debussy-the-essential-collection

Tidal
https://listen.tidal.com/album/26275698

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Claude Debussy - The Essential Collection

Rêverie, L.68

Tidal

Claude Debussy’s Clair de Lune is the third movement of his Suite Bergamasque, written for solo piano and completed in 1905. The title, meaning “Moonlight,” is inspired by Paul Verlaine’s poem, evoking a serene and reflective atmosphere. The piece epitomizes French Impressionism, focusing on mood and imagery over traditional form.
Structure and Atmosphere

The piece is in ternary form (ABA):

    Opening (A):
    A soft, flowing melody emerges over delicate arpeggios. The music feels weightless, like moonlight shimmering on water. Debussy uses rich harmonies and seventh chords to create a dreamlike quality, with a tender, introspective mood.

    Middle Section (B):
    The dynamics intensify, with fuller textures and soaring melodic lines. This section brings a sense of emotional depth and urgency, contrasting with the calm opening. Arpeggios cascade dramatically, giving the impression of moonlight suddenly brightening or revealing hidden beauty.

    Closing (A):
    The opening material returns, slightly varied, fading into a gentle, whisper-like conclusion. The piece ends as quietly as it began, leaving a sense of stillness and wonder.

Musical Features

    Harmonics: Debussy’s use of whole-tone scales, parallel chords, and non-functional harmony creates a suspended, ethereal soundscape.
    Melody: The lyrical melody floats effortlessly above the accompaniment, expressing both simplicity and emotional depth.
    Texture: Light, transparent textures alternate with moments of lush, resonant fullness, embodying the interplay of light and shadow.

Mood and Interpretation

Clair de Lune evokes the quiet magic of a moonlit night, combining serenity with subtle melancholy. Its poetic quality invites listeners to imagine moonlight reflecting on a calm lake, whispering through trees, or illuminating a tranquil landscape. The music feels timeless, blending stillness with fleeting moments of intensity.

Cultural Impact

This iconic piece has been widely used in films (Ocean’s Eleven, Twilight) and pop culture, often accompanying scenes of romance, nostalgia, or quiet reflection. Its universal appeal lies in its ability to evoke deep emotion while remaining understated.
Performance Notes

Expressive dynamics, fluid phrasing, and careful pedaling are essential to capturing its delicate atmosphere. A balance between freedom and control ensures its dreamlike flow remains intact.

Clair de Lune is a masterpiece of impressionistic music, celebrated for its ability to transport listeners into a realm of quiet beauty and introspection.

Clair de Lune

Clair de Lune - Debussy

"Invitation To The Dance" by Carl Maria von Weber (Arr. Berlioz)

Orchestra:  Southampton University Symphony Orchestra (SUSO)
Conductor:  Sergiu Rusu (Assistant Conductor 2017/18)

Rhapsody of The Firebird
Date:  9 Jun 2018
Location:  Central Hall, Southampton, UK

http://suso.susu.org/

Rhapsody of the Firebird

Johannes Brahms – Academic Festival Overture Op. 80

Orchestra:  Southampton University Symphony Orchestra (SUSO)
Conductor:  Sergiu Rusu (Assistant Conductor 2017/18)

Pre-term Concert
Date:  22nd September 2018
Location:  Swaythling Methodist Church, Southampton, UK

http://suso.susu.org/

Camille Saint-Saëns - Danse Macabre, Op.40

Orchestra:  Southampton University Symphony Orchestra (SUSO)
Conductor:  Sergiu Rusu (Assistant Conductor 2017/18)

Eastern Prelude Concert
Date:  9 Dec 2017
Location:  Turner Sims, Southampton, UK

http://suso.susu.org/

Bedřich Smetana - Vltava (Die Moldau) From Má Vlast

George Enescu - Dixtuor op. 14
Béla Bartók - Romanian Folk Dances Sz. 56, BB 68
 

1. Jocul cu bâtă / Stick Dance
2. Brâul / Sash Dance

I. Doucement mouvementé

3. Pe loc / In One Spot
4. Buciumeana / Dance from Bucsum

II. Modérément – Vivement

5. Poarga Românească / Romanian Polka
6. Mărunțel / Fast Dance


The Orchestra:
Cristina Elena Grigore - flute I
Gerda Wilcocks - flute 2
Sarah Bailey - oboe
Claire Whitehead - cor anglais
Rob Blanken - clarinet 1
Anton Crout - clarinet 2
Rob Eckett - bassoon 1
Vasi Tapastau - bassoon 2
Alison Walker - horn 1
Vicki Reynolds - horn 2

Conductor: 
Sergiu Rusu

An Evening of Romanian Music - Enescu Dixtuor and Bartok Romanian Folk Dances

Passionate about music and technology. Conductor, violinist, composer, engineer.