I almost forgot about this one! The tenth in Burgmuller's set of 25 etudes for piano - I forgot I had recorded this one along with the previous nine and just came across it. This etude (exercise) is intended to provide technique for repeated

Clementi: Sonatina Op. 36, No. 6

Jun 1st, 2014 8m 2s

I've finally completed the last Sonatina in Clementi's Opus 36! I actually recorded this over a year ago and am just barely getting around to releasing it. I apologize for the long delay.I hope that you will enjoy my recording of this work!

Clementi: Sonatina Op. 36, No. 5

Oct 29th, 2013 8m 48s

The next in the Clementi Sonatina set that I've been working on. This was actually recorded many months ago, but I haven't had time to publish it :-)This performance did not turn out great. I would label it as "sloppy" and "rushed" in many p

Brahms: Intermezzo in A Major Op. 118, No. 2

May 28th, 2013 7m 24s

Apparently this is my first release of a Brahms piece on my website! I did not realize I was missing such an important composer in the classical reportory until now...This piece is a beautiful Intermezzo by Brahms - one that was introduced to

Burgmuller: Op. 100 No. 9 - The Chase

Apr 17th, 2013 58s

The next in the set of 25 Burgmuller Etudes: Op. 100 No. 9. This one is fun to play... if you haven't already, give it a try!

Burgmuller: Op. 100 No. 8 - The Sweet Grace

Feb 9th, 2013 1m

Here is the next in the set of Burgmuller's Etudes - Op. 100 No. 8. It is titled "The Sweet Grace." I hope that you enjoy this recording!

Burgmuller: Op. 100 No. 7 - By the Limpid Stream

Oct 1st, 2012 47s

Continuing the set of Burgmuller's Op. 100 - this recording is of No. 7, titled "By the limpid stream." I had to look up the meaning of "limpid," which means clear, or transparent.Hearing the recording after the fact, I think I would have tak

Clementi: Sonatina Op. 36 No. 4

Sep 20th, 2012 7m 38s

Here is the next recording in the set of 6 sonatinas by Muzio Clementi - Op. 36 No. 4. Just two more to go! I hope that you enjoy the recording.

MacDowell: (To a Wild Rose) Woodland Sketches Op. 51, No. 1

Aug 4th, 2012 2m 22s

This is a very well-known melody by the American composer, Edward MacDowell. He has wonderful music, including this piece, and I encourage pianists everywhere to get to know his music. I hope to record several more of his works over the comin

Burgmuller: Op. 100 No. 6 - Progress

Jul 16th, 2012 50s

The next in the set of Etudes by Burgmuller. A fun piece that I highly recommend!

Chopin: (Cantabile) Cantabile in B-flat major, B.84

Jun 6th, 2012 1m 3s

A beautiful, short piece by Chopin... his "Cantabile" in B-flat is a well-known work that provides a few subtle challenges wrapped in simple melody and carried by enchanting harmonies.I hope that you enjoy my recording of this work - recorded

Burgmuller: Op. 100 No. 5 - Innocence

May 5th, 2012 42s

The fifth in Burgmuller's set of 25 etudes for piano. This one is intended to provide practice for developing quick and nimble fingers in the right hand. A fun piece to play and highly recommended.

Burgmuller: (Children's Party) Op. 100 No. 4 - Petite reunion

Apr 8th, 2012 1m 27s

The fourth in Burgmuller's set of 25 etudes for piano. This one is intended to provide practice for using thirds in both right and left hands.Recorded on my Steinway AIII, I hope you enjoy the recording!

Burgmuller: (Pastoral) Op. 100 No. 3 - Pastorale

Apr 1st, 2012 1m 15s

Here is No. 3 in Burgmuller's set of 24 etudes for piano, Op. 100.Recorded on my Steinway AIII.I hope that you enjoy it!

Burgmuller: Op. 100 No. 2 - Arabaseque

Mar 18th, 2012 43s

The second etude in Burgmuller's Opus 100. This one is fairly well recognized. I think I found some better recording settings with this one than I used on the first etude. This was recorded on my Steinway AIII - a fun piece that I hope you e

Burgmuller: (Artless Mind) Op. 100 No. 1 - La candeur

Mar 16th, 2012 37s

The first etude in a set of 25 by Burgmuller. I will be publishing all 25 eventually. This recording was made using a couple of new microphones - nothing fancy, but reduces the noise on my recordings. I hope you enjoy this set of etudes!

Franck: Poco Allegretto

Sep 18th, 2011 1m 8s

Here is a short piece by Cesar Franck that I came across in one of my sheet music sets. I love the melody and the way that Franck uses hanging tones to harmonize.This recording is dedicated to a young listener, Sayuri, from Brazil. I hope th

Burgmuller: Harmony of the Angels Op. 100, No. 21

Jul 5th, 2011 1m 59s

A brief work that has some surprisingly difficult dynamics to it. This was recorded at my home on my Steinway A III. I hope that you enjoy this recording.

Arnold: Song of the Shepherd Boy

Jun 15th, 2011 1m 44s

A short work by Samuel Arnold (1740-1802). I discovered this piece in a music compliation book by Alfred. This was recorded at my home on my Steinway AIII. I hope that you enjoy it!

Burgmuller: Ave Maria (Andante Religioso): Op. 100, No. 19

May 10th, 2011 1m 30s

My first recording of a work by Burgmuller. I discovered this work in Alfred's "Classical Music for the Church Service: Volume 2." I apologize in advance if people stumbled on this piece looking for one of the many other works titled, "Ave Ma

Goedicke: (Elegy) Op. 46, No. 29

Apr 19th, 2011 1m 23s

Alexander Goedicke was a Russian composer and pianist who, despite having no formal training in composition, was quite gifted in composition. There is little information on this short work, but I find the melody to be enchanting. This recordi

Clementi: Sonatina Op. 36 No. 3

Mar 13th, 2011 5m 53s

This is the 3rd Sonatina in Clementi's Op. 36. I admit that I am not too pleased with how I played this piece and it is definitely one of those that I may have to re-record in the future. But for now, I hope that somebody out there benefits f

Debussy: (Moonlight) Clair de Lune

Dec 30th, 2010 5m 11s

It's finally here! I've had a request for the popular "Clair de lune" more times than any other work. I finally committed to recording this a couple of weeks ago and here it is! I hope that my interpretation and recording will not be a disap

Schumann: Fantasy in C Major Op. 17 III Lento Sostenuto

Nov 18th, 2010 11m 31s

This is a recording of the third movement/section of Schumann's masterpiece, Fantasy in C. This movement is one of my all-time favorite works in the piano literature. Edited by his wife, Clara, this work was originally dedicated to Franz Lisz

Clementi: Sonatina Op. 36, No. 2

Sep 13th, 2010 4m 45s

As requested by a listener, this is No. 2 of Clementi's Six Sonatinas Op. 36. Recorded on my Steinway AIII. I hope that you enjoy this latest recording.