Music for the birth of my oldest nephew.Written in 1998.

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Prayer for Rayne,1998

Piece for 2 violins,2 violas,2 cello ,flute and bassoon and trombone.
Written in 2002 for choreographer/dancer Meredith Wrede, the Fall is an introspective descriptive orchestral piece which describes moments of all emotions during a tumultuous affair ,the Fall is a breakdown of human spirit. "Where do we find ourselves bare. hiding behind your constant stares, Climb up to the mountain-top and dance until the rain stops"

The Fall Suite

The Fall Suite 2nd Movement

The Fall Suite 3rd Movement

Inspired by Bach suites for solo cello, the Fall Suite finale is the conclusion between the battle of Good and evil  for the Angel of Paradox abandoning both frequencies to becoming her true self without consequence and finally finding freedom in her moods.

The Fall Suite 4th Movement

Bach Viola de Gamba sonata nr.2 for viola and piano, Joseph Nadurata, viola
and Linda Shumas, piano

BACH

New Recording 59

Live Concert, The Music Gallery, Toronto    2001

Joe Nadurata/Viola   Linda Shumas/Piano

Drawing by Louanne Rhine

Improvisation Viola and Piano

Linda Shumas, piano;Joe Nadurata, viola


Painting by Joe Nadurata

Linda Shumas's Album

Fairytales by Schuman for Viola and Piano

Two pieces by Frank Bridge for viola and piano

Live Concert - The Music Gallery

Two Pieces by Frank Bridge

Shostakovich sonata for viola and piano performed by Joenadurata, 
viola; Linda Shumas piano. Live concert from the Musideum in Toronto
2013

SHOSTAKOVICH

"The Keyboard Room"
"Linda Shumas has a homemade album called Positive Force. Much more original than many of the mood makers....recommended as much for its warmth and comfort as for its shimmery post-impressionism...accessable, appealing, substantial...this and the Marion McPartland are the best solo piano recordings so far this year" - Fanfare Magazine

"Classical and Beyond"
Linda Shumas made a mighty entrance to the Toronto scene in 1984, with a solo recital at the Trinity-St. Paul's Centre. In the decades that followed, she concertized and gigged just about anywhere she could find a piano, including every incarnation of the Music Gallery from 1087 Queen West onward. Recent duet, trio and chamber ensemble forays have borne fruit in her awesome musicianship, carrying over into her solo work. 

Unlike her 1985 LP "Voices from the Cloisters" (later releaed on compact disc by Phoenix Records #1369.ID), Shumas concentrates here mainly on the work of other composers. Rameau, Couperin, Scarlatti and Haydn represent the 17th and 18th Centuries in this collection, and Shumas certainly gives a good account of the music. Rachmianinoff and Scriabin give us her perspective on the early 20th Century idiom, much closer to her own style, but never overwrought.

Shumas' producer Nick Peros contributed five(of his seven)Poemes, and Linda matches those with five of her own All the music is excellent with L'Ocean Reve the standout in creative shaping of beautiful phrases.

Of interest to audio purists, this Cd was recorded in a small room on a very large piano, and a non Steinway at that. Three subtly different perspectives come from three sound engineers, one of them being the legendary Paul Hodge. Tuners are not credited here. The Cover picture is by Jan Thorp. Recommended - Wholenote Magazine

"New Releases"
Though the cut line reads Classical, this isn't a collection of miniatures from the classics;at least not yet. The compositions are, save an encore by Bach, all by Miss Shumas. They could become classics after a passage of time but for now, they're original, wonderfully fresh and well worth custom. The question begged after listening to the album is whether Linda Shumas is a tasteful composer who plays beautifully or a fine pianist with a gift for delicate composition. What a delicious quandary. There are 17 tracks, all delicate, all evocative of titles such as The Moors, Dance of the Anemones and the cover to mention a few. Listening to them, one is mindful of Chopin and Debussy being performed by Alec Templeton. A kudo too for the singing of Patricia Swan on Lullabye for Jessye Norman. This is an album that deserves to do well. - RPM Magazine

"5 Star Rating"
The works of Linda Shumas are always breath-taking and beautiful. i would recommend her music to anyone. Mozart and Bach are household names and i believe one day Shumas will be too. Anyone with ears, listen, and find yourself in awe of the unique and absolutely amazing sounds of Linda Shumas. - Amazon.com

Improvisation Viola and Piano

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