Daniel Rosenholm – “November”-The unhurried pace of this piece stood out for me right away. Unlike some who seem to meander without purpose, this melody felt intentional and mysterious. I had to listen further. The style is contemplative and engaging, if at times …
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Neoclassical calm amidst life’s current storm
Gianluca Piacenza – “Once again”-I really like this kind of piano music that seems like a direct link to the soul. I can’t explain how it works, but I am consistently impressed by the delicate, emotional compositions of Gianluca Piacenza. This piece “Once …
Relaxing neoclassical compositions for May 2020
Teodor Wolgers- “The theme song”-It’s hard to explain to people what I mean by “neoclassical” because there are so many ways to take that term. Yes it must be “new” and it must have measures of “classical” to it, but what we’re looking …
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. …
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 set of neoclassical pieces to watch the leaves fall
Gianluca Piacenza – “Close your eyes”-This piece has eloquent phrasing and a tangible aesthetic. You can hear the pedals. You can hear the keys striking the strings in a visceral way, which makes it feel quite different than most piano pieces we feature. …
Placid neoclassical to ease you into the weekend
Sleepy Songs – “Home”-It’s a long standing joke for folk fans to feel attacked when there’s yet another song called “Home” written. We get it, really, it’s fun to reflect on the place where you grew up. But here we have a song …
Neoclassical to bring in the spring season
Lars Jakob Rudjord – “Lullatown”-This is one of the most peaceful tracks I’ve heard in 2019. The discerning ear can catch the pedals moving in the recording. It’s such an intimate sound that it feels like you are sitting on the piano bench …
A few engaging neoclassical pieces to close the year
Fiamma Velo – “Viaggo nell’Anima”-Velo’s neoclassical absolutely stands anywhere. It’s a beautifully cinematic and moving piece that does not need lyrics to portray a message. I love how it makes me picture strong characters and cinematic moments that I love. I would love …
