Bold and distinctive piano melodies and chords ring out with regal and noble fashion. This is the first promenade in the suite, 'Pictures at an Exhibition', which depicts a tour around an art gallery or collection.
Light, delicate and playful this was originally written for piano and has since become very popular with guitarists. Very much in a Spanish style it reflects on childhood with love and affection.
A wonderful staccato performance is required to play this piece composed by Spanish classical guitarist Fernando Sor. Rigid and with a military feel, this piece marches off with confidence and positivity.
The fifth variation of the Theme from the first movement of Mozart's Piano Sonata No.11 is light and airy. The melodies climb up into the sky and carry you off on clouds of delight.
A typical baroque style piece. This was originally written by J.S.Bach as one of the movements in a suite composed for the lute. Popular with classical guitarists, it has a very rhythmical, almost march-like feel.
Bristling with energy, this lively waltz for solo piano surges with huge confidence and presence. Requires great skill from the performer to keep up with the pace. Regarded by some as the first of Chopin's waltzes to be published.
Dancing melodies bounce and sparkle in this glorious waltz for piano. A calmer section allows you to get your breath back before reverting to its sprightly and up-tempo feeling.
Delicate lullaby for piano written by Chopin as variations on a theme. It showcases the inventiveness of the composer as ideas evolve. Lose yourself in this sweet and mellow composition.
The tempo instruction on the score is 'molto vivace', (very lively), and it certainly is swift and joyous. A very famous piece which is used as the theme for the hugely popular BBC radio show 'Just A Minute'.
One of Chopin's twenty four preludes which starts very quietly. A note repeats like the pitter-patter of raindrops. A more intense section rises like a heavy storm shower before fading away to leave us with the soft sound of the light raindrops again.
Beautiful melodies glide with effortless grace at the start of this famous Chopin piano solo. It becomes more intense before a soft ending. Used in many productions such as the James Bond film 'The Spy Who Loved Me'.
One of the most famous classical pieces for solo piano. Delightfully playful and hugely popular, its melodies over left hand arpeggios are instantly recognisable.
A very popular composition which has been used on countless productions and adverts. A lilting melody above a waltz like accompaniment gets more complex and intense as we're taken on an emotional journey.
A tender start to this lovely piano solo. The middle section rises with increasing emotion before settling down with the piece ending very much as it had started in a calm and peaceful way.
The minor key of this waltz gives the piece a melancholic, almost sad feel. The soloist plays at a medium tempo without straying too far from the initial melody, then a more optimistic section lifts the gloom before it returns to melancholy to finish.
Here's a great cinematic piece: simple acoustic instruments unfolding (cello plucks and guitar), like a quiet town where a story is revealing itself. Highly emotional and very memorable melodies. It picks up part way through with an atmospheric shaker.
Dramatic sorrowful track with a huge string section and dynamic, minimal percussion. Would go well in an indie film drama, war movie or a medieval period piece.
Cues inspired by the pop and psychedelic music of the mid to late sixties. Cues “in the style of” many of the bands from that time period including several Beatles inspired tracks. Nostalgic yes, but also joyous, colorful and full of life. Turn on the black light and enjoy!
Cues inspired by the pop and psychedelic music of the mid to late sixties. Cues “in the style of” many of the bands from that time period including several Beatles inspired tracks. Nostalgic yes, but also joyous, colorful and full of life. Turn on the black light and enjoy!
Cues inspired by the pop and psychedelic music of the mid to late sixties. Cues “in the style of” many of the bands from that time period including several Beatles inspired tracks. Nostalgic yes, but also joyous, colorful and full of life. Turn on the black light and enjoy!
