Classical Changes
for Piano Solo
Classical Changes is a series of solo piano works in a jazz idiom. Each piece takes a familiar classical work and re-imagines it using jazz styles, with a wide range of moods: energetic, playful, melancholic and passionate. Elise’s Blues is a sad and dreamy memory of Beethoven’s Fur Elise. Valerie takes a Ride turns Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries into a sly rhythmic swing number. Jim’s Nobody is a cool and reflective version of Satie’s 1st Gymnopedie. Carmen’s Karma is an extended Fantasy on the three main arias sung by Carmen in Bizet’s opera, in the spirit of 19th century piano opera fantasies. It emphasises Carmen’s dangerous allure, and her tragic downfall. 3am Lullaby is a calm and intimate version of Brahms’s Wiegenlied.
Published by Aria Editions here
for Piano Solo
Classical Changes is a series of solo piano works in a jazz idiom. Each piece takes a familiar classical work and re-imagines it using jazz styles, with a wide range of moods: energetic, playful, melancholic and passionate. Elise’s Blues is a sad and dreamy memory of Beethoven’s Fur Elise. Valerie takes a Ride turns Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries into a sly rhythmic swing number. Jim’s Nobody is a cool and reflective version of Satie’s 1st Gymnopedie. Carmen’s Karma is an extended Fantasy on the three main arias sung by Carmen in Bizet’s opera, in the spirit of 19th century piano opera fantasies. It emphasises Carmen’s dangerous allure, and her tragic downfall. 3am Lullaby is a calm and intimate version of Brahms’s Wiegenlied.
Published by Aria Editions here
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