Classikmusic

Viola and Piano

A cello quartet arrangement of the second movement from J S Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068.
Cello arranged and performed by Deryn Cullen
Mix and mastering by @dan-cullen

J S Bach - Air on the G - String

Music: "Hot Snow" (Goryachii sneg)
Composer: A. Pakhmutova; Lyrics: M. Lov
Artist: Dmitri Hvorostovsky
Album: Wait for Me: Classic Russian Songs from the War Years
Label: Delos Productions — DE 3475
Street Date: March 10, 2015

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iTunes: http://bit.ly/iTunesWaitForMe
http://www.delosmusic.com

A nostalgia-inspiring survey drawn from the extensive body of popular Russian WWII-era songs, this album is the sequel to two all-time favorite Delos titles: Where Are You, My Brothers and Moscow Nights. These sentimental, melancholic, and passionate songs have a strong global appeal, expressing as they do the universal themes and feelings common to soldiers the world
over.

Operatic superstar baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky delivers these musical mainstays of Russian culture with relaxed classical technique and the kind of refined, yet soulful and deeply affecting emotional impact that have made his concerts of these pieces wildly popular all across Russia and around the world.

Constantine Orbelian leads the superb Novaya Opera Orchestra and the renowned Ministry of Internal Affairs Chorus – with flavorful idiomatic touches from the unique Style of Five Ensemble of authentic Russian folk instruments.

Dmitri Hvorostovsky: Hot Snow

Tango To Evora

This is the first piece out of the current set for viola and piano. It is very simply written, as I wanted the viola part to be playable even for myself. The piece portrays the state of mind of just letting things be at ease as life unfolds.

In Flow (for Viola and Piano)

This is the second piece from the set of pieces for viola and piano. Although these pieces were meant for myself to play on the viola, it already became unplayable for my level at this point. But one day I will!

A Little Fugue (for Viola and Piano)

This consists of a straightforward harmonic progression up until the middle point. I hope this will be satisfying to play for both the violist and the pianist. 

In Waiting (for Viola and Piano)

It is not as harmonically simple as I aimed at first (it doesn't even have a key signature), but I am happy that I was able to capture exactly how I feel.

Silent Embrace (for Viola and Piano)

Scarlet (for Viola and Piano)

My admiration for Henry Purcell is evident in this piece. I am personally quite attached to this piece- it reflects the feeling of something that is sacred inside me.

Theme and Variations in E Minor (for Viola and Piano)

Luigi Boccherini - Minuet - String Quintet

Tchaikovsky - The Seasons March

Hi! My name is Megumi (my former name was “Lemon” on SoundCloud).

There is nothing more fascinating for me than not knowing what music will come out of me today!

Many of the pieces I upload here are for solo piano. (Some are performed by me, but the performances of the recent uploads are created on Staffpad app on my iPad.) My latest projects are a set of pieces for viola and piano, and 24 preludes & 24 etudes for piano. The scores for these are becoming accessible through the link that is provided in the description of the piece, so please check them out.

I am a classical pianist based in Canada. 
Having completed a master's degree in music theory and a doctorate in piano performance, I am currently teaching and composing. I am also learning viola for fun! I would love to meet and connect with other musicians and get to know your works!

Theme and Variations in E Minor (for Viola and Piano)

Megumi Okamoto