Salvatore Altavilla – “Aeolian Lullaby”-If I had to explain to someone what I mean by “neoclassical” music, I would play this track from Salvatore Altavilla. It’s beautiful, subtle, and unbelievably engaging. Everything about it feels comfortable and meaningful. I really appreciate that elements …
Category: Piano
A Weekend Mix For Those Who Need A Little Change
You want to know what I’ve done with my quarantine (I mean, aside from the endless amount of tv and taking to eating hummus with a spoon)? Putting together a puzzle — and it’s a hard one! I get that this declaration does …
A quartet of heart-soothing neoclassical pieces
Val Giamo – “Fragment Porcelein”-This breathtaking piece from composer Val Giamo is exactly what I needed right now. The phrasing is gentle while some of the textures can turn quite dark. It’s perfect for reflecting on uncertainty. It’s perfect for seeking out beauty …
Just breathe – three neoclassical tracks to bring some calm
Frans Bak – “Parting”-I love the way the piano and the strings interact on this piece. From first listen I knew this was a piece that I wanted to be a part of my life. It’s soothing, sweet, and helps me find calm …
A Playlist To Ease Your Weary Minds On Your Weekend Inside
I know things are tense all around the world right now, but one thing that has stood the test of time, uplifting and edifying us through many trials and many dark times is music. Music heals the mind and soul and what we …
Slow it down for a turn with this short neoclassical list
Illuminine – “Dear, Limerence”-I don’t know what illuminine or limerence mean, but I do know that I like this minimalist composition. The easy developing melody feels delightfully comforting. It feels like it was written to help me focus. I appreciate the conversational phrasing. …
Three moving neoclassical pieces to add to your collection
Lars Jakob Rudjord – “Night sky”-Rudjord’s playing style is very emotional. You can hear in each line that he’s expressing something personal. This is part of what I love about neoclassical as a genre overall. This piece will have you taking a nice …
Four gorgeous neoclassical pieces for a peaceful week
Sarah Coponat – “Whisper”-The title “Whisper” is a delightfully appropriate name for this piece. I love how the recording style allows you to hear the true mechanics of the sound. There are pedals and actual pieces of wood and string that make the …
A Playlist To Get You In That Sweet Weekend Mood
Welcome to the weekend! Some of you are planning on keeping busy (you know who you are… “those” people), others planning to binge something like Cheer on Netflix (I LOVE YOU, JERRY), or maybe doing absolutely nothing (you’re the real hero here). Whatever …
Five outstanding minimalist piano neoclassical pieces
Sarah Coponat – “Gleam”-The tender style of Sarah Coponat’s piano playing has a distinctive feeling. It is emotional and moving. There’s the slightest inclination of breath rising and falling in this recording, which I think fits perfectly. The piece itself seems to take …
