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Claude Debussy - Les Fees Sont D'exquises Danceuses

Claude Debussy - La Danse De Puck

This is a studio recording from 2012 for the BBC film 'Loving Miss Hatto'. A biopic penned by the British comedian Victoria Wood about pianist Joyce Hatto.

The character piece is like the art song's fun-loving cousin who always shows up to the party with a bottle of emotional perfume. It's perfect for those intimate gatherings or solo rendezvous with your piano. Thanks to the piano's rise to fame in the 1800s, character pieces were popping up everywhere, and composers were flaunting their creations at the hottest recital events of the time. Basically, character pieces were the 19th century's version of a hot new single. If you thought Franz Liszt's music was boring, think again! This guy was all about giving his character pieces creative and whimsical titles, like "Sposalizio" and "Vallée d'Obermann". But don't worry, he didn't forget about those of us who like our music titles to be a little more straightforward - he also composed plenty of works with no-nonsense names like "Album Leaves" and "Klavierstücke". With his "Consolations" (a.k.a. "Six Poetic Thoughts"), Liszt took a page out of Chopin's book and delved into the world of nocturnes. And let me tell you, the third Consolation in D-flat major is pure Chopin - even the key is pianist-friendly, unlike those pesky "easy" keys like C major. Looks like Liszt knew a thing or two about pleasing his audience! If you're a Chopin fan, you're gonna love Liszt's "Consolation No. 3"! I mean, talk about a tribute - this piece is basically a carbon copy of Chopin's Opus 27, no. 1. And while it might not have the same flashy piano solos that Liszt is known for, it more than makes up for it with its dreamy, slow-moving melodies. Plus, it's in the same key as Chopin's original, so you know it's gotta be good.

Despite the unusual title, the Consolations were inspired by both poetry and religious contemplation, just like Harmonies Poétiques et Religieuses. Some say the title comes from an 1830 poetry collection by Sainte-Beuve, while others think it's based on a poem by Lamartine called A Tear (or Consolation). Either way, it seems like Liszt was in a pretty contemplative mood when he wrote these pieces. But don't worry, Liszt didn't completely forget his roots - he snuck in a little Hungarian folk song as the primary theme, which he later used in his "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 1". So even though this piece might not match the wild, hair-flailing image we have of Liszt, it's still got a little bit of that old-school flavor. Liszt's "Consolation No. 3" wasn't just a musical masterpiece - it was also a major turning point in the composer's life. And let me tell you, Liszt's early life was a doozy - it was basically one big, crazy party. But don't take my word for it, just ask his first mistress (and mother of his three children) Marie d'Agoult, who wrote all about it under the pen name Daniel Stern. And if you're feeling really adventurous, you can even watch the 1975 film "Lisztomania" for all the juicy details. Talk about living the dream! Liszt's life was like something out of a Hollywood movie - seriously, this guy was breaking class barriers and performing like a superstar. But as he got older, he decided to trade in the limelight for a little bit of privacy. He started conducting orchestras and composing more, and even started teaching aspiring pianists from around the world. I guess you could say he was the original piano man!

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Piano: Yamaha C7
Piano Technician: Martin Walsh
Recorded at Cauldron Studios, Dublin
Recording Engineers: Ciarán Byrne & Michael Manning
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Franz Liszt Consolation no. 3 in D flat Major, S. 172

Suite Bergamasque: Prélude (Claude Debussy)

David Loebel conducts the New England Conservatory Symphony in a performance of Rossini: Overture to William Tell. Recorded live in Jordan Hall October 9, 2013.

Rossini: Overture to William Tell

The Ride of the Valkyries is the second of the four opera, "Ring Cycle" by Richard Wagner.  It was written in 1851 and is one of Wagner's best known musical compositions.

Photo:  "In Old Norse mythology, the maiden attendants of Odin, who, at his command, rode over battlefields and bore the souls of the bravest of the slain to Valhalla, Odin's great hall." -Foster, 1921

The Ride Of The Valkyries by Richard Wagner

[Moonlight Sonata] 1st Movement - Opus 27 No. 2 - Beethoven

The Phantom Of The Opera

La Donna E Mobile - Giuseppe Verdi

Programmed using Vienna Symphonic Library tools

Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite No.1, Op. 46 / Morning Mood (performed using Vienna Symphonic Library)

When You Good To Mama from Musical Chicago

► The legendary recording with record-breaking 255 million+ YouTube views ◄
♥ Watch the epic YouTube upload here: https://youtu.be/9E6b3swbnWg
♥ Video of the recording session: https://youtu.be/-PaYq5Pt228
♥ Milestone to remember: most viewed Chopin recording on YouTube up to date: 255.000.000+ views, 2.500.000 likes, 130.000 comments.

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The great Polish composer Frédéric Chopin wrote this marvelous work when he was about twenty. It is widely regarded as Chopin's most famous piece, and is regularly featured in films, television programs and video games, e. g.  

- Bones (TV series) (2009)
- 127 Hours (2010)
- The Raven (2012)
- Mad Men (2013)
- The Purge: Anarchy (2014)
- BioShock Infinite (2013)
- Hetalia Axis Powers (2007)
- Muse's "Collateral Damage" is the same as Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2 in Eb, with slight modifications, a handful of changed notes, an added string section, children's laughter and jet fighters. (from Wikipedia)

Frédéric Chopin: Nocturne in E-Flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2

Chopin - Nocturne op.9 No.2 (255 Million+ Views YouTube Legend)

Struggle for pleasure (Lotta per il piacere) 
Compositore: Wim Mertens 
Piano: Cristian Carissimi
Enjoy it!

Struggle for pleasure - Cristian Carissimi feat. Wim Mertens

In a Landscape works perfectly for a five octave cimbalom. By using the pedal held down as written, it gives a resonance which is similar to the inside of a piano, combined with the finger attacs like that found on a harp. The blend of these two elements leads to a dreamy and ”Satiesque” meditative atmosphere which suspends time. 

John Cage - In A Landscape (excerpt)

Melodije za kontrolni iz slušanja muzike - XIII beogradska gimnazija (S. Golubović Škundrić)

The Four Seasons: Spring (Le quattro stagioni: La primavera); E major; Op.8, RV 269 – Antonio Vivaldi

Debussy, Claude - Beau Soir (violin Heifetz & piano)

Adagio For Strings - Samuel Barber Classical Original Track

ANDREA BOCELLI - SARAH BRIGHTMAN-TIME TO SAY GOODBYE

Debussy's fine Arabesque as an arrangement by Gudrun Hinze, played by Quintessenz Leipzig flute ensemble, available on CD
"Arabesques" Audiomax 7031153-2
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Claude Debussy: Arabesque 1

Think of me (Phantom of the Opera - Andrew Lloyd Webber)

Newspaper critics are unanimous in their praise of Vadim's interpretations deeming them as «sensitive and expressive», «intelligent and powerful». With record-breaking 235 million views, his interpretation of the «Nocturne in E-flat Major» by Frederic Chopin is among the most popular classical music recordings on YouTube.

Chopin - Nocturne op.9 No.2 (255 Million+ Views YouTube Legend)

Vadim Chaimovich