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Pearls of Wisdom
"Pearls of Wisdom" is a gentle and lyrical piano/vocal duet in the key of G major intended for the level 4-5 pianist. Pearls of Wisdom download
Autumn Nocturne
This is a delicate seasonal piano solo with optional flute written in the key of C major for a intermediate to late intermediate pianist. "Autumn Nocturne" is filled with sequences and rich textures depicting Autumn's gradual and ever changing colors. Autumn...
Rhapsody on A Theme of Paganini
Arranged in the key of C major for flute and piano, this is my arrangement of Sergei Rachmanioff's beautiful "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini" (variation 18").This piece has a flute part which compliments the main theme with a fugal quality and is a great piece for a...
Portraits of Paris
"Portraits of Paris" is a delicate piano solo with a touch of synthesizer in the key of A major capturing a impressionistic style, and ending with a free flowing cadenza. The late intermediate pianist should strive for a rich tone and use of rubato. Portraits of...
Lyrical Arabesque
“Lyrical Arabesque” is a soft piano piece in a ternary form with a accelerated middle section containing smooth spiraling arpeggios, and great for a intermediate student. YOUTUBE VIDEO Download Lyrical Arabesque
Diamonds & Lace
“Diamonds & Lace” is a delicate and reflective piece I wrote for flute and piano in the key of C major, requiring the intermediate pianist to maintain a rich and smooth legato as the melody glides from the left hand to the right. Download Diamonds &...
A Summer Seascape
"A Summer Seascape” is a beautiful impressionistic piano solo written in the key of A major. The late intermediate student should portray the contrasts in dynamics and bring out voicing in the right hand. Download A Summer Seascape 2
Clair de Lune
Clair de Lune: This is one of the most famous movements from Debussy’s Suite Bergamasque which comes from a poem that means “moonlight”. This impressionistic work shares a common motif with Debussy’s previous two movements and is a beautiful piano solo for the...
Pavane
Ravel Maurice Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte: This is a slow processional dance containing a beautiful recurring theme by the French romantic composer Maurice Ravel. The advanced pianist should play with much rubato as the tempo varies. Download...
Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum
Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum: A beautiful lively piece from Debussy’s “Suite for Piano” containing rubato and a slower middle section with aesthetical modulations which return to the main theme. This is a great piece for the late intermediate student. Download...