http://www.lisztonian.com/ en-us ℗ & © 1998-2009 Jeremiah K. Jones lisztonian@jkjonesco.com (lisztonian.com) lisztonian@jkjonesco.com Music: Classical 1 Free Classical Piano Recordings lisztonian.com Finally! A free classical piano podcast with no ads and no memberships! Lisztonian (www.lisztonian.com) provides free classical piano music from popular composers and works. I try to put out a new recording each week so if you enjoy the classics, then please subscribe. You can keep up with my recordings and other commentary on my blog at blog.signmypiano.com.<br /><br />This podcast includes recordings from the following composers: Franz Liszt, Johann Sebastian Bach, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Frederic Chopin, Robert Schumann, Moritz Moszkowski, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Aram Khachaturian, Franz Schubert, Gabriel Faure, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Modest Moussorgsky, Edvard Grieg, Claude Debussy, Felix Mendelssohn, Cesar Franck, John Field, Mikhail Glinka, Alexander Scriabin, Johann Strauss, Jr., Isaac Albeniz, Stephen Heller. If you enjoy the music feel free to leave me feedback or visit my website at www.lisztonian.com! This podcast includes popular selections such as: Excerpts from Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C Sharp, Well Tempered Clavier: Prelude in C Major Original Version, Etude in C-sharp Minor, Op. 2, No. 1, The Separation, Waltz in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 64, No. 2, Minuet in G, L adieu Valse - The Farewell Waltz, Fur Elise or For Elise, Fantasy Impromptu in C# minor, Songs Without Words - Duetto, Pathetique - Patetica 2nd Movement, Impromptu Op. 90 (D. 899) No. 2 in E-flat, Nocturne in E-flat Major Op. 9 No. 2, Serenada, Two Arabesques for Piano, Andantino, The Prelude - The Bells of Moscow, Arietta, 18th Variation on a Theme of Paganini, After a Dream, Dreaming, Revolutionary Etude, Foreign Lands and People - from Kinderszenen, Impromptu No. 4 in A flat Major, Jesu, Joy of Man\'s Desiring, Liebestraume - Dream of Love - Love Dreams, Moonlight Sonata 1st Movement, Military Polonaise, Prelude in A Major Op. 28 No. 7, Ave Maria, Raindrop Prelude, Prelude in E Minor Op. 28 No. 4 Lisztonian provides free classical piano music from popular composers and works. All recordings are free to download and enjoy without ads or memberships. Recordings include works from the following composers: Franz Liszt, Johann Sebastian Bach, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Frederic Chopin, Robert Schumann, Moritz Moszkowski, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Aram Khachaturian, Franz Schubert, Gabriel Faure, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Modest Moussorgsky, Edvard Grieg, Claude Debussy, Felix Mendelssohn, Cesar Franck, John Field, Mikhail Glinka, Alexander Scriabin, Johann Strauss, Jr., Isaac Albeniz, Stephen Heller. Please consider signing my piano at SignMyPiano.com! Here is a complete listing of the works currently available: Excerpts from Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C Sharp, Well Tempered Clavier: Prelude in C Major Original Version, Etude in C-sharp Minor, Op. 2, No. 1, The Separation, Waltz in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 64, No. 2, Minuet in G, L adieu Valse - The Farewell Waltz, Fur Elise or For Elise, Fantasy Impromptu in C# minor, Songs Without Words - Duetto, Pathetique - Patetica 2nd Movement, Impromptu Op. 90 (D. 899) No. 2 in E-flat, Nocturne in E-flat Major Op. 9 No. 2, Serenada, Two Arabesques for Piano, Andantino, The Prelude - The Bells of Moscow, Arietta, 18th Variation on a Theme of Paganini, After a Dream, Dreaming, Revolutionary Etude, Foreign Lands and People - from Kinderszenen, Impromptu No. 4 in A flat Major, Jesu, Joy of Man\'s Desiring, Liebestraume - Dream of Love - Love Dreams, Moonlight Sonata 1st Movement, Military Polonaise, Prelude in A Major Op. 28 No. 7, Ave Maria, Raindrop Prelude, Prelude in E Minor Op. 28 No. 4 Jeremiah K. Jones lisztonian@jkjonesco.com no no listonian, clasical music, peano music, musik http://www.lisztonian.com/images/label-300.jpg http://www.lisztonian.com 300 300 SignMyPiano.com Transcendental Etude No. 8 - Etudes d'exécution transcendante, S.139 No. 8 (Wilde Jagd - Arthur's Chase) composed by Franz Liszt performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This Etude is comes from a set of Etudes that Liszt originally composed in his youth, but later revised to become 12 of the most technically challenging works for the piano. This is the eighth in the set. The etudes were composed in 1851 and published the following year. They were composed during the period of Liszt's life where he focused his efforts on fine-tuning his piano technique and earned his well-deserved reputation as the greatest pianist of his day and possibly the greatest pianist of all time. <br /> <br />This etude is a fast-paced work that challenges the hands in many ways. I have enjoyed this work ever since it was first introduced to me in college and I am happy that I finally have taken the time to record it. I hope that you enjoy my recording of Liszt's transcendental etude No 8 - Arthur's Chase! <br /> <br />This recording took place at my home and was performed on my studio upright.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Transcendental+Etude+No+8+Etudes+dexcution+transcendante+S139+No+8-98.mp3 6:29 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Franz Liszt, Transcendental Etude No. 8 - Etudes d'exécution transcendante, S.139 No. 8, Wilde Jagd - Arthur's Chase Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:00:43 -0700 SignMyPiano.com Excerpts from Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C Sharp composed by Franz Liszt performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This is the piece of music made famous by Bugs Bunny! One of the all-time favorite classical piano works - Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2. I only recorded excerpts from this piece for two reasons. First, because I used this as an audition piece for a talent competition for which the perfomance had to be under three minutes. Second, because I haven't learned to play the rest well enough to record it! <br /> <br />I hope you enjoy my recording of excerpts from Liszt's most famous Hungarian Rhapsody!</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Excerpts+from+Hungarian+Rhapsody+No+2+in+C+Sharp-97.mp3 2:35 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Franz Liszt, Excerpts from Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C Sharp Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:37:48 -0700 SignMyPiano.com Partita No. 1 in B flat: Menuet 2 composed by Johann Sebastian Bach performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This is the second of two menuets found in Bach's Partita No. 1 in B-flat major (Opus 1). I've always enjoyed this brief section of the work and it includes some tricky finger work despite the deceitfully simple harmonies. Bach certainly had a way of emphasizing the subtle harmonies to invigorate the soul! Bach himself wrote the following on the title page of the first volume of the Clavierubung (which consists of the 6 partitas): <br /> <br /><blockquote>Keyboard Training, consisting of Preludes, Allemandes, Courantes, Sarabandes, Gigues, Menuets and other Galanteries, dedicated to Music Lovers for the Pleasure of their Minds</blockquote></p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Partita+No+1+in+B+flat+Menuet+2-96.mp3 0:54 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Johann Sebastian Bach, Partita No. 1 in B flat: Menuet 2 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:56:04 -0700 SignMyPiano.com Chimes of Love Op. 47, No. 23 composed by Stephen Heller performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This is my first recording of a piece by Stephen Heller. Heller lived the same life span as Franz Liszt, only offset by two years (Heller was 1813-1888 and Liszt was 1811-1886). Heller, like Liszt, was best known for his piano works and was quite a talented and famous composer for the greater part of his life. However, his reputation had all but dissappeared towards the end of his life. Heller produced an enormous volume of piano music and I enjoyed recording this brief work. <br /> <br />This recording was completed at home on my studio upright.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Chimes+of+Love+Op+47+No+23-95.mp3 1:50 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Stephen Heller, Chimes of Love Op. 47, No. 23 Sun, 31 May 2009 18:21:25 -0700 SignMyPiano.com Granada Op. 47, No. 1 (Serenata) composed by Isaac Albeniz performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This is my first recording of a work by Isaac Albeniz. Albeniz was a Spanish composer born in 1860 who studied with several famous musicians, including the Great Franz Liszt. This work is from a larger Suite (Suite Espanola - Spanish Suite) which was composed in 1886. <br /> <br />I hope you enjoy my recording of Albeniz's Granada.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Granada+Op+47+No+1-94.mp3 5:35 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Isaac Albeniz, Granada Op. 47, No. 1, Serenata Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:40:17 -0700 SignMyPiano.com Tritsch-Tratsch Polka Op. 214 (Chit-Chat Polka) composed by Johann Strauss, Jr. performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This is my first recording of any kind of work of Strauss and is a famous polka. This music has been transcribed for various groups and instruments as it is a popular and fun-loving tune. The work was composed in 1858 and is a fun one to play. The recording was made at my home on my studio upright.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/TritschTratsch+Polka+Op+214-93.mp3 0:49 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Johann Strauss, Jr., Tritsch-Tratsch Polka Op. 214, Chit-Chat Polka Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:30:00 -0700 SignMyPiano.com Well Tempered Clavier: Prelude in C Major Original Version composed by Johann Sebastian Bach performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This is a re-recording from my first, "<a href="/titles/Prelude+in+C+Major-30.html" title="Ave Maria Recording">Ave Maria</a>" version of this prelude. I decided to record this work again in the original form which omits measure 23 of my previous recording. <br /> <br />This false measure found its way into many well-known publications despite the fact that it is not authentic. I discovered this several months ago after purchasing Alfred's wonderful edition of the Well Tempered Clavier (book 1). I realized that my first recording was incorrect and decided that I should eventually remake the recording. Several weeks ago I had an astute listener further convince me when he pointed out that my recording was incorrect. So I have finally buckled down and recorded this beautiful prelude in its original form, but still with my own flair.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Well+Tempered+Clavier+Prelude+in+C+Major+Original+Version-92.mp3 2:38 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Johann Sebastian Bach, Well Tempered Clavier: Prelude in C Major Original Version Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:00:00 -0700 SignMyPiano.com Etude in C-sharp Minor, Op. 2, No. 1 composed by Alexander Scriabin performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This is my first recording of a work by Scriabin. Scriabin's music has a very unique and recognizable style to it. He was a talented pianist and lived an interesting "mystic" life with music at the center. This particular Etude was composed in 1887. The haunting melody is quite simple in that it merely ascends up the minor scale, with a short jump from the fifth to the octave with a quick descent to the sixth. This phrase then repeats throughout the work beginning on a variety of intervals and keys. As each phrase ends with a feeling of incompleteness, it provides the piece with a longing feeling - a need to return to "home" or the tonic. As the larger phrase finally makes its way back to the tonic, the journey there is through a descent back through the minor scale adding to the somber feelings that are stirred through this work. <br /> <br />This piece has become a favorite of mine to play during times of reflection and "longing". Sometimes in life we find ourselves simply feeling an incompleteness even we cannot fully understand why. This piece is particularly reflective of that emotional state. <br /> <br />I hope you enjoy my interpretation and recording of Scriabin's Etude in C-sharp Minor. This recording was made at my home on my studio upright piano. <br /></p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Etude+in+Csharp+Minor+Op+2+No+1-91.mp3 2:48 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Alexander Scriabin, Etude in C-sharp Minor, Op. 2, No. 1 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 10:50:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Prelude No. 9 in E Major - Alternate Interpretation composed by Johann Sebastian Bach performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>A few days ago I released a recording of <a href="http://www.lisztonian.com/titles/Prelude+No+9+in+E+Major+BWV+854-89.html" title="Bach Prelude No 9">Bach's Prelude No 9 in E Major</a>. I also decided to record this alternate interpretation of the prelude. These are two very different ways of playing the same notes of a score and indicate how versatile Bach's music usually is. His music is extremely open to the interpretation of the musician and leaves so much room for play. It is impossible to know for certain how Bach would have preferred his music to be played (despite experts claiming to know), and is even possible that he varied his own interpretation of his works. This leaves his music a mystery to be enjoyed uniquely by each performer. <br /> <br />Be sure to listen to this recording along with the <a href="http://www.lisztonian.com/titles/Prelude+No+9+in+E+Major+BWV+854-89.html" title="Bach prelude in E Major">alternate recording</a> of the same piece.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Prelude+No+9+in+E+Major+Alternate+Interpretation-90.mp3 1:19 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Johann Sebastian Bach, Prelude No. 9 in E Major - Alternate Interpretation Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:20:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Prelude No. 9 in E Major BWV 854 composed by Johann Sebastian Bach performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This prelude is one of my favorites to play when I need to slow down the pace of life. It is a pastorale as indicated by the 3rds in the melody line and the 12/8 time signature. The slow-moving, yet joyful Cantus Firmus is so beautifully augmented by the counterpoint voice. It is always amazing to me to think of the volume of wonderful music that Bach composed. <br /> <br />I hope that you enjoy my interpretation and recording of Bach's Prelude in E Major No. 9.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Prelude+No+9+in+E+Major+BWV+854-89.mp3 1:55 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Johann Sebastian Bach, Prelude No. 9 in E Major BWV 854 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Nocturne in F Minor (The Separation) composed by Mikhail Glinka performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This is my first recording by Mikhail Glinka (1804-1857). Glinka studied piano with John Field and his influence can be felt in this piece. The work is a Nocturne composed for Glinka's sister, Elizaveta. She was away in St. Petersburg at the time it was composed and thus the title, "The Separation" is quite appropriate. <br /> <br />I recorded this piece for my daughter, who recently experience an emotional separation of her own. She suffered the reality of watching her beloved snowman melt away as the temperature went up this last week. When she came back in the house after saying her final "goodbye" I played this piece for her and told her it was a song for her departed snowman. <br /> <br />The recording was made at home on my studio upright. I hope you enjoy my interpretation of Glinka's "The Separation".</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Nocturne+in+F+Minor-88.mp3 3:57 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Mikhail Glinka, Nocturne in F Minor, The Separation Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Waltz in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 64, No. 2 composed by Frederic Chopin performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This is one of Chopin's most famous Waltzes. It was composed sometime between 1846 and 1847. The piece is marked with the term "tempo guisto" - which means "strict time." When I recorded this piece I interpreted that to mean that any rubato should be limited to within a brief scope, probably that of a single bar. While this may be the case, I have since learned that it was more likely intended to indicate that the Waltz should not be played in the Viennese tradition which rushes slightly into the second beat. <br /> <br />My studies of this piece are notably rushed and I debated whether or not to release this - obviously I ended up deciding to put it out. Perhaps in the future I will re-record this after having devoted a more appropriate amount of time to learning the piece. For now, however, this will have to do! I hope that you enjoy my recording of Chopin's Waltz in C-sharp Minor!</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Waltz+in+CSharp+Minor+Op+64+No+2-87.mp3 3:28 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Frederic Chopin, Waltz in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 64, No. 2 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Partita No. 1 in B flat Major Opus 1 - Sarabande composed by Johann Sebastian Bach performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This Sarabande is an excerpt from Bach's Partita No. 1 in B-flat. I have also recorded the Praeludium previously. <br /> <br />I have always loved the serene melody that makes up this Sarabande. I play this piece much slower than is typical in a performance. However, I find it to be so exquisite and sonorous that I can't help but relish in every chord and beat. This is one of those works that I will often pull out at times when I want to reflect or meditate. It is perfect for moments when only music can express the joy and peace that life can and should supply.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Partita+No+1+in+B+flat+Major+Opus+1+Sarabande-86.mp3 5:11 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Johann Sebastian Bach, Partita No. 1 in B flat Major Opus 1 - Sarabande Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Minuet in G composed by Johann Sebastian Bach performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>One of Bach's most well-known works is this excerpt from his <i>Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach</i>. It is a delightful melody that is simple to learn and easy to appreciate. <br /> <br />I hope you enjoy my recording of Bach's famous Minuet in G (sometimes spelled as Menuet in G - both are correct).</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Minuet+in+G-85.mp3 1:17 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Johann Sebastian Bach, Minuet in G Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:30:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Romance sans paroles Op. 17, No. 3 (Romance without Words) composed by Gabriel Faure performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>I had never heard of this piece until I recently purchased the book <i>Anthology of Romantic Piano Music</i> published by Alfred and edited by Maurice Hinson. I instantly fell in love with the melody. The canon at measures 40-55 is a bit tricky and I should have given it quite a bit more study and practice, but it is what it is :) <br /> <br />This recording was completed at my home on my studio upright. I hope you enjoy it.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Romance+sans+paroles+Op+17+No+3-84.mp3 3:07 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Gabriel Faure, Romance sans paroles Op. 17, No. 3, Romance without Words Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:30:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Waltz in A-flat Major Op. 69, No. 1 (L adieu Valse - The Farewell Waltz) composed by Frederic Chopin performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This waltz was published posthumously (after Chopin had died). The Waltz is often called "The Farewell Waltz" (L'adieu Valse) because of its origins. The work was supposedly written as a farewell piece to Maria Wodzinska, to whom Chopin was once engaged. However, because her father refused to allow her to be married to an impoverished musician, the two never married. In my recording I try to bring out the melancholic feel that would surely accompany such a parting. <br /> <br />This recording was made at my home on my studio upright. I hope you enjoy my interpretation of Chopin's famous "Farewell" Waltz in A-flat Major.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Waltz+in+Aflat+Major+Op+69+No+1-83.mp3 3:38 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Frederic Chopin, Waltz in A-flat Major Op. 69, No. 1, L adieu Valse - The Farewell Waltz Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:15:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Nocturne in D Minor, Hopk. 59A: 13 composed by John Field performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>John Field (1782-1837) is, unfortunately, not a well-known composer, and yet the world of music owes him a great deal. He was the great creator of the Nocturne form of music, which Frederic Chopin then took to new heights. In fact, when Chopin heard John Field performing his new Nocturne style, Chopin was then inpsired to incorporate this into his own music. <br /> <br />The Great Franz Liszt was quoted as saying, "Field was the first to introduce a style in no way derived from the established categories, and in which feeling and melody, freed from the trammels of coercive form, reigned supreme." So we owe much to this lesser-known composer. <br /> <br />This particular nocturne has sometimes been titled "Song without Words" although this title did not come from Field. The middle section is supposed to be played a bit faster than I do in this recording, but I did not notice this fact until after I had completed the recording! That is something I should not readily admit because it reveals the fact that I spent very little time studying this work. Despite my lack of diligent study and the subsequent misinterpretations, I loved recording this nocturne and wanted to share it with my listeners. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed playing it. This nocturne was recorded at my home on my studio upright.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Nocturne+in+D+Minor+Hopk+59A+13-82.mp3 3:02 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, John Field, Nocturne in D Minor, Hopk. 59A: 13 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:15:00 -0700 SignMyPiano.com Bagatelle in A Minor - WoO 59 (Fur Elise or For Elise) composed by Ludwig Van Beethoven performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This is perhaps the best known classical piano piece of all time - and, ironically, one of the least popular among many pianists due to its over-popularity. <br /> <br />This work was written as a "Bagatelle" which is simply a "trifle" or a short and simple piece. The history behind the work is quite controversial because the title translates to "For Elise" and "Elise" was not a name of any known acquaintance of Beethoven's. This has led many to speculate that he had a secret lover, or that "Elise" was a secret name for another woman, or that "Elise" had other hidden meanings. The speculation can, and most certainly will, go on forever. One of the better theories is that the actual title was "For Therese" but that the individual who discovered the work misread the title. This theory makes more sense because there was a student of Beethoven's named "Therese" who he had proposed to at one point. <br /> <br />This recording was completed at my home on my studio upright piano. I hope you enjoy my recording of Beethoven's famous (or infamous - depending on your view) "Fur Elise"!</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Bagatelle+in+A+Minor++WoO+59-81.mp3 2:41 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Bagatelle in A Minor - WoO 59, Fur Elise or For Elise Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:15:00 -0700 SignMyPiano.com Andantino composed by Cesar Franck performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This is a fairly simple work that hides within it Franck's organ technique. Cesar Franck wrote many pieces for the organ and although this is written for piano, the voices within the piece seem reminiscent of an organ work. <br /> <br />This is my first recording after a long "break" from music (I broke my foot and was unable to record for several months). I hope that you will enjoy my recording of this piece - which also happens to be my first piece by this composer.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Andantino-80.mp3 1:51 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Cesar Franck, Andantino Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:15:00 -0700 SignMyPiano.com Fantaisie-Impromptu Posthumous, Op. 66 (Fantasy Impromptu in C# minor) composed by Frederic Chopin performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This composition is one of Chopin's most famous, which is why it surprises most people to know it was never published in his lifetime. In fact, he instructed his pupil, Julian Fontana, to destroy the piece. It is not known why, but many speculate that he did not want the piece published for fear that some might say he had plagiarized Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata - this is because a passage in measures 7/8 (and repeated throughout the piece) is identical to a mini cadenza that exists in the third movement of Beethoven's famous work (measure 187). <br /> <br />This recording was made at my home on my studio upright piano. I hope you enjoy the recording.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/FantaisieImpromptu+Posthumous+Op+66-79.mp3 5:31 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Frederic Chopin, Fantaisie-Impromptu Posthumous, Op. 66, Fantasy Impromptu in C# minor Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0700 SignMyPiano.com Duet Op. 38, No. 6 (Songs Without Words - Duetto) composed by Felix Mendelssohn performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This work is one of the pieces in Mendelssohn's <i>Songs without Words</i> (<i>Lieder ohne Worte</i>) and is considered one of his most beautiful works for piano. This piece is a duet between two voices of the piano, and should be played in a way that makes the voices truly sing. The voices alternate throughout the beginning of the work, combine for a masterful climax, and then come together again at the end for a most beautiful coda. The last several measures are particularly beautiful when played as written. The final A-flat and C in the second to last measure should be played with enough emphasis (with the left hand) that the two notes stand out - as they are the two voices combined for their final harmony. This chord should be held down and switched (without releasing the sound) to the right hand so that the left hand and two fingers of the right hand can play the final two chords. These should not be held for too long as the concluding sound of the piece should be the resonating harmony of the duet's voices (the A-flat and C). Careful inspection of the last three measures will make this quite obvious. <br /> <br />This is truly a beautiful work. I have dedicated this recording to my sister, Jenifer, who first introduced me to this piece several years ago. You can <a href="http://www.signmypiano.com/2008/07/mendelssohn-op-38-no-6-duet-dedicated.html" title="dedication">read the dedication on my piano blog</a>. This recording was made at my home on my studio upright piano. This piano is much too bright for this work, so the recording is not ideal; but I hope you enjoy it nonetheless.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Duet+Op+38+No+6-78.mp3 4:16 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Felix Mendelssohn, Duet Op. 38, No. 6, Songs Without Words - Duetto Sat, 12 Jul 2008 10:45:00 -0700 SignMyPiano.com Sonata Op. 13 No. 8: II Adagio cantabile (Pathetique - Patetica 2nd Movement) composed by Ludwig Van Beethoven performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This recording is the 2nd movement of Beethoven's popular Sonata Pathetique Op. 13 No. 8. The second movement is Adagio cantabile. "Cantabile" indicates that this movement should be played like a song, or something that has a distinct melody that one could sing along with. This piece was composed in 1798 and published the following year. <br /> <br />You can read further commentary on this piece, including a dedicatory note by visiting <a href="http://www.signmypiano.com/2008/06/beethoven-sonata-pathetique-patetica-op.html" title="Commentary and dedicatory note">this page of my piano blog</a>. <br /> <br />This selection was recorded at my home on my studio upright piano.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Sonata+Op+13+No+8+II+Adagio+cantabile-77.mp3 4:53 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Sonata Op. 13 No. 8: II Adagio cantabile, Pathetique - Patetica 2nd Movement Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:03:53 -0700 SignMyPiano.com Impromptu Op. 90 (D. 899) No. 2 in E-flat composed by Franz Schubert performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This impromptu is one of four in the set (Opus 90). This is the second of the four impromptus. I have previously recorded <a href="/titles/Impromptu+No+4+in+A+flat+Major-34.html" title="Schubert Impromptu Op 90 No 4">Impromptu No. 4</a> and plan to record the remaining two impromptus in the future. This particular impromptu is quite a popular work by <a href="/composers/Franz+Schubert-9.html" title="Franz Schubert Piano Music">Schubert</a>. It is very common among the piano repertory and frequently played in solo recitals, especially among younger pianists. <br /> <br />This impromptu is different from the majority of music from the same period because the piece ends in the tonic minor of the major key it begins in (E-flat). This recording was made in my home on my studio upright.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Impromptu+Op+90+D+899+No+2+in+Eflat-76.mp3 5:02 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Franz Schubert, Impromptu Op. 90 (D. 899) No. 2 in E-flat Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:24:32 -0700 SignMyPiano.com Scenes from Childhood Op. 15, No. 13 (Der Dichter spricht - The Poet Speaks) composed by Robert Schumann performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This piece is one of the short pieces presented in Schumann's Opus 15, Scenes from Childhood. This is the final piece in the Opus and can be interpreted a thousand different ways. <br /> <br />I have always loved this work. Perhaps because I love poetry so much? In any case, this short piece is both inspirational and thought-provoking. <br /> <br />I have dedicated this recording to a wonderful woman, <a href="http://judystockett.blogspot.com/" title="Judy Stockett">Judy Stockett</a> and her dear husband, Jerry Stockett. You can read my full dedication to them on my <a href="http://www.signmypiano.com/" title="Sign My Piano">SignMyPiano blog</a> or by <a href="http://www.signmypiano.com/2008/06/poet-speaks-dedicated-to-judy-stockett.html" title="Dedication to Judy Stockett">clicking here</a>.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Scenes+from+Childhood+Op+15+No+13-75.mp3 1:30 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Robert Schumann, Scenes from Childhood Op. 15, No. 13, Der Dichter spricht - The Poet Speaks Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:33:48 -0700 SignMyPiano.com Nocturne in E Minor Op. 72, No. 1 (posthumous) composed by Frederic Chopin performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This Nocturne was one of Chopin's earliest known Nocturnes and was composed in 1827 when Chopin was only 17 years old. However, Chopin never desired the work to be published and so it was not published until 1855 after his death. <br /> <br />This work is one of my favorite of Chopin's Nocturnes. It was recorded at my home on my studio upright. If you enjoy listening to this piece, please consider <a href="/donate/" title="Make a Donation!">making a donation</a> towards my future <a href="http://www.signmypiano.com/2008/01/why-steinway-model-b.html" title="Steinway Model B Piano">Steinway Model B Piano</a>.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Nocturne+in+E+Minor+Op+72+No+1+posthumous-74.mp3 4:32 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Frederic Chopin, Nocturne in E Minor Op. 72, No. 1 (posthumous) Sat, 24 May 2008 17:45:00 -0700 SignMyPiano.com Nocturne in E-flat Major Op. 9 No. 2 composed by Frederic Chopin performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>I am a little rusty on this nocturne, and unfortunately, it shows! However, I couldn't help recording this for Mother's day because it has special meaning to my wife and me. So I am dedicating the recording of this Nocturne to my beloved wife. Happy Mother's Day!</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Nocturne+in+Eflat+Major+Op+9+No+2-73.mp3 4:07 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Frederic Chopin, Nocturne in E-flat Major Op. 9 No. 2 Sun, 11 May 2008 08:30:00 -0700 SignMyPiano.com Sonata in C Major K. 300h (330) - Andante cantabile composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This is the Andante section of Mozart's Sonata in C Major. Although the Sonata begins and concludes in C Major, this particular excerpt from the piece is in F Major. It was composed in the summer of 1778. <br /> <br />I am dedicating this recording to my dear mother. Mozart is her favorite composer and I have grown to adore this andante section of the sonata. <br /> <br />Visit <a href="http://www.signmypiano.com/" title="Sign My Piano">www.signmypiano.com</a> to learn how you can sign your name to my piano and be a part of my music!</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Sonata+in+C+Major+K+300h+330+Andante+cantabile-72.mp3 5:56 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sonata in C Major K. 300h (330) - Andante cantabile Sat, 10 May 2008 08:45:00 -0700 SignMyPiano.com Serenada composed by Franz Schubert performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This piece is one of Schubert's vocal pieces arranged for piano solo by <a href="/composers/Franz+Liszt-1.html" title="Franz Liszt">Franz Liszt</a>. It has become a very popular piece for voice as well as many other instruments. <br /> <br />This recording is dedicated to my dear mother-in-law. This is one of her favorite classical works. <br /> <br />This recording was completed at my home on my upright piano. If you would like to learn how you can be a part of my music, please visit <a href="http://www.lisztonian.com/" title="Free Classical Music by Lisztonian">www.lisztonian.com</a> and click on the "<a href="http://www.signmypiano.com/" title="Support Classical Music by Signing My Piano">Sign My Piano</a>" button.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Serenada-71.mp3 4:05 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Franz Schubert, Serenada Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 -0700 SignMyPiano.com Nocturne in C-Sharp Minor (Posthumous) composed by Frederic Chopin performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This nocturne was published posthumously, which simply means that it was published after Chopin past away. It was composed in 1830 (Chopin would have been about 20 years old at the time) but not published until 1875. <br /> <br />This piece, like most of Chopin's nocturnes, has a mysterious and enchanting quality to it. I cannot help but wonder why Chopin never published this work. Perhaps it did not live up to his standard? Or perhaps it was simply not intended for public performance? The first edition of this work included the following instruction: "For my sister Louise to play, before she practices my second Concerto." -- so perhaps Chopin wrote this merely as a "prelude" for practicing and as such never had it published? Whatever the reason, this work has become one of the more well known of the Nocturnes despite Chopin's disinterest in publication. <br /> <br />This recording is <a href="http://www.signmypiano.com/2008/05/frederic-chopin-nocturne-in-c-sharp.html" title="Dedication">dedicated to the Lloyd family</a>. This work was recorded at my home on my studio upright. As always, I invite you to consider a donation towards the purchase of a new piano for my recordings. You can learn more by visiting <a href="http://www.signmypiano.com/" title="Sign My Piano">www.signmypiano.com</a>.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Nocturne+in+CSharp+Minor+Posthumous-70.mp3 4:05 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Frederic Chopin, Nocturne in C-Sharp Minor (Posthumous) Sun, 04 May 2008 23:15:00 -0700 SignMyPiano.com Largo BI 109 composed by Frederic Chopin performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This brief piece, composed by <a href="http://www.lisztonian.com/composers/Frederic+Chopin-4.html" title="Music by Frederic Chopin">Frederic Chopin</a>, has a majestic beauty. The melody is reminiscent of one of his many Nocturnes, while the accompanying harmonies are almost hymnal - even concluding with a fifth-to-dominant cadence that is such a common ending in church service music (although this piece is more subtle than a typical hymn). <br /> <br />This recording was another from the collection, <a href="http://www.alfred.com/alfredweb/front/ProductDetail.aspx?itemnum=%20%20%20%20%20%20%20453&pubnum=0" title="Classical Music for the Church Service"><em>Classical Music for the Church Service: Volume 2</em></a> (published by Alfred - my favorite sheet music publisher). The recording was performed at my home on my studio upright. If you enjoy this recording, please consider <a href="http://www.lisztonian.com/donate/" title="Make a donation">making a donation</a> towards the purchase of a new piano.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Largo+BI+109-69.mp3 2:29 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Frederic Chopin, Largo BI 109 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:50:00 -0700 SignMyPiano.com Deux Arabesques: I (Two Arabesques for Piano) composed by Claude Debussy performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This arabaseque is the first of two arabesques that are associated together (although they were composed several years apart). It was written while Debussy was still rather young (26 years old) and is not considered to be representative of his impressionist style that is generally associated with his name. However, there are certain aspects of his style that are apparent even in this early work. <br /> <br />For study, I used <a href="http://www.alfred.com/alfredweb/front/ProductDetail.aspx?itemnum=%20%20%20%20%20%202540&pubnum=0">Alfred's Masterwork Edition</a> edited by <a href="http://alfred.com/img/authors/olson.html">Lynn Freeman Olson</a>. <br /> <br />This recording is <strong>dedicated to the Robertsons</strong> who acted as my parents-away-from-home while I lived in Japan for two years doing volunteer missionary service for my <a href="http://www.lds.org/">church</a>. Thank you for your compassion, patience, love, and sincere friendship. <br /> <br />This recording was completed at home on my studio upright. This piece was particularly difficult to record on my upright due to the sensitive dynamics present throughout the work. Much of the interpretation and have attempted to convey is lost in the limitations of the piano. If you have enjoyed my recordings, please consider being apart of improving future recordings by <a href="http://www.signmypiano.com/">signing my piano</a>! If not, I hope you will still continue to enjoy the free music :)</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Deux+Arabesques+I-68.mp3 4:14 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Claude Debussy, Deux Arabesques: I, Two Arabesques for Piano Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:45:00 -0700 SignMyPiano.com Prelude in G-Sharp Minor Op. 32 No. 12 composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This prelude was written in 1910 during a period that many people consider to be the pinnacle of Rachmaninoff's composational career. It is one of a set of 13 preludes and is one of the more popular of the set. All 13 of these preludes were written during a period of 19 days. <br /> <br />The first time I encountered this piece was during a talent competition I had entered in 1998. I was just 18 years old then, and a girl about the same age as I played this piece. I really enjoyed it but never actually attempted to learn it until quite recently. In fact, I didn't spend very much time studying this one (as is probably apparent in my performance). I hope you enjoy it, nonetheless. Oh, and if you were wondering, I was fortunate to take first place in the competition with <a href="http://www.lisztonian.com/composers/Frederic+Chopin-4.html">Chopin</a>'s <a href="http://www.lisztonian.com/titles/Etude+in+C+Minor+Op+10+No+12-50.html">Revolutionary Etude</a> (Op. 10 No. 12). That one is always a crowd-pleaser. <br /> <br />This was recorded at my home on my studio upright. Please consider <a href="http://www.signmypiano.com/">making a donation</a> to help me purchase a new piano.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Prelude+in+GSharp+Minor+Op+32+No+12-67.mp3 2:19 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Prelude in G-Sharp Minor Op. 32 No. 12 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:11:00 -0700 SignMyPiano.com Andantino composed by Aram Khachaturian performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This is another recording from the music book <i><a href="http://www.alfred.com/alfredweb/front/ProductDetail.aspx?itemnum=%20%20%20%20%20%20%20453&pubnum=0">Classical Music for the Church Service: Volume II</a></i> by Alfred. <br /> <br />I cannot recall the first time I heard this piece, but it is one of those melodies that seems to stick with you for a long time. The harmonies undulate so smoothly between minor, major, and diminished; and seems to imply a longing feeling - a sweet and bitter dream. <br /> <br />This was recorded at my home on my studio upright. If you have enjoyed my recordings, then please consider <a href="http://www.signmypiano.com/" title="Sign My Piano">signing my piano</a>!</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Andantino-66.mp3 1:43 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Aram Khachaturian, Andantino Sun, 09 Mar 2008 22:03:00 -0700 SignMyPiano.com Prelude in C-sharp Minor Op. 3, No. 2 (The Prelude - The Bells of Moscow) composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This is one of Rachmaninoff's most popular pieces. It is one of 5 pieces in the set entitled "Morceaux de Fantaisie" (Fantasy Pieces). It is often called "The Bells of Moscow". It is unlikely that Rachmaninoff gave it that title himself. Although this piece became one of his most popular and most requested pieces, Rachmaninoff came to dislike the piece because it was demanded over some of his other great works. <br /> <br />This recording is dedicated to my dear friend, Dane Laverty. He performed this piece for me while we were serving as missionaries for the <a href="http://www.lds.org/" target="_blank">Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a>. Since that time I have grown to respect him as a great thinker and lifelong example. <br /> <br />This was recorded at my home on my studio upright.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Prelude+in+Csharp+Minor+Op+3+No+2-65.mp3 3:21 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Prelude in C-sharp Minor Op. 3, No. 2, The Prelude - The Bells of Moscow Sun, 02 Mar 2008 23:21:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Arietta Op. 12, No. 1 (Arietta) composed by Edvard Grieg performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This is another recording from the music book <i><a href="http://www.alfred.com/alfredweb/front/ProductDetail.aspx?itemnum=%20%20%20%20%20%20%20453&pubnum=0">Classical Music for the Church Service: Volume II</a></i> by Alfred. I really enjoy the simple, yet beautiful melody of this work. I've always enjoyed playing pieces where the accompanying harmony interchanges between both hands. This was recorded at my home on my studio upright. If you would like to help improve the quality of my recordings and be honored at the same time, then <a href="http://www.signmypiano.com/" title="Sign My Piano">click here</a> to see how you can help!</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Arietta+Op+12+No+1-64.mp3 1:24 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Edvard Grieg, Arietta Op. 12, No. 1, Arietta Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:05:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Pieces Diverses: A Tear, Une Larme (Meditation) composed by Modest Moussorgsky performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This is another recording from the music book <i><a href="http://www.alfred.com/alfredweb/front/ProductDetail.aspx?itemnum=%20%20%20%20%20%20%20453&pubnum=0">Classical Music for the Church Service: Volume II</a></i> by Alfred. This piece is a short excerpt from Moussorgsky's <i>Pieces Diverses</i>. It is sometimes known as "Meditation". To me this piece has a very modern sound to it that could perhaps be considered a precursor to some contemporary piano pieces. This was recorded at my home on my studio upright. <a href="http://www.signmypiano.com/" title="Sign My Piano">Click here</a> to see how you can have your name printed on the lid of a piano and assist me in improving my recordings!</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Pieces+Diverses+A+Tear+Une+Larme-63.mp3 3:57 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Modest Moussorgsky, Pieces Diverses: A Tear, Une Larme, Meditation Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:23:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Larghetto in F composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This is my first recording of a set I am planning from the music book <i><a href="http://www.alfred.com/alfredweb/front/ProductDetail.aspx?itemnum=%20%20%20%20%20%20%20453&pubnum=0">Classical Music for the Church Service: Volume II</a></i> by Alfred. This was recorded at my home on my studio upright.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Larghetto+in+F-62.mp3 1:53 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Larghetto in F Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:15:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com 18th Variation on a Theme of Paganini composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This recording is actually of two pianos. My mother is playing the orchestral accompaniment while I am playing the piano part. This piece was made famous by the movie "Somewhere in Time" and continues to be a favorite among people. If you ever have the chance to see a performance of all 32 (I think that is the right number?) variations, I encourage you to do so. It is highly worth it and you'll be surprised at how different this particular variation is from the others.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/18th+Variation+on+a+Theme+of+Paganini-28.mp3 2:31 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Sergei Rachmaninoff, 18th Variation on a Theme of Paganini Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Apres Une Reve (After a Dream) composed by Gabriel Faure performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This work is an extremely popular piece that has been transcribed for many instruments, including piano. My piano professor gave this piece to me as a Christmas gift during the first year of my studies.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Apres+Une+Reve-39.mp3 2:44 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Gabriel Faure, Apres Une Reve, After a Dream Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Child Falling Asleep composed by Robert Schumann performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This is another one of the several works included in Schumann's "Scenes from Childhood". I recorded this in my early college days, long before becoming a father. Now that I have three beautiful children I should probably record this again... now having such a new perspective to watching a child falling asleep.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Child+Falling+Asleep-38.mp3 2:37 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Robert Schumann, Child Falling Asleep Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Concert Etude No. 3 in D flat Major (Un Sospiro) composed by Franz Liszt performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This recording was made several years ago. I really need to re-record this piece because I have since gained a much deeper appreciation for the piece and I feel as though my interpretation of it has greatly improved. I also now conclude this piece with Listz's alternate ending which concludes in a whole-tone scale with the left hand and accompanying chords in the right. I prefer this ending over the original because I have a particular affinity towards the whole-tone scale... it reminds me of the eternal nature of life and my deep faith in religion and a Heavenly Father (God) who loves us.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Concert+Etude+No+3+in+D+flat+Major-23.mp3 5:49 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Franz Liszt, Concert Etude No. 3 in D flat Major, Un Sospiro Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Consolation in E Major No. 1 composed by Franz Liszt performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>The six consolations by Franz Liszt are deeply emotional and inspiring pieces. Each one has so many different ways of being interpreted. Each performance should be unique and draw on the emotions of the performer and listeners. <br /> <br />This recording is from a live performance from January of 2003. It was recorded using a nine-foot concert grand piano.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Consolation+in+E+Major+No+1-57.mp3 1:28 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Franz Liszt, Consolation in E Major No. 1 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Dedication composed by Robert Schumann performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This piece is a bit deceiving... Liszt actually composed two primary versions of this piece, one that is more simplified, and the other, which is the more commonly performed. This is the more simplified version of the piece. At the time I purchased it (many years ago) I didn't even know what it was, nor did I know that there was a more complex version. I have since heard the "real" version performed live many times, and own several different recordings of it. It is definitely on my "to-do" list of recordings.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Dedication-33.mp3 3:02 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Robert Schumann, Dedication Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Dreaming composed by Robert Schumann performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>I will never forget watching Vladmir Horowitz's performance of this in his famous Moscow concert. Obviously I was not there in person, but I have watched my copy of that performance over and over again. Seeing that performance is what drew me to want to record this piece, which then led me to record several others among the "Scenes from Childhood" of which "Dreaming" is only one segment.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Dreaming-37.mp3 2:22 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Robert Schumann, Dreaming Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Etude in B flat Major Op. 36 No. 6 (Sparks Etude) composed by Moritz Moszkowski performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>I have been told that this particular piece was a favorite "encore" piece of the great Vladmir Horowitz. My music teacher encouraged me to study this one and it did not take long at all to come to adore this quick-paced etude. Hopefully the "sparks" that give this piece it's common name are portrayed appropriately through this recording.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Etude+in+B+flat+Major+Op+36+No+6-56.mp3 3:09 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Moritz Moszkowski, Etude in B flat Major Op. 36 No. 6, Sparks Etude Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Etude in C Minor Op. 10 No. 12 (Revolutionary Etude) composed by Frederic Chopin performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This is one of Chopin's most popular Etudes. It is great for the left hand and provides some challenging reaches (for small to mid-sized hands). This was the piece I played to win first-place at a local talent competition back in my first year of college. I've always enjoyed playing this one and it seems to be a pretty good crowd-pleaser.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Etude+in+C+Minor+Op+10+No+12-50.mp3 2:44 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Frederic Chopin, Etude in C Minor Op. 10 No. 12, Revolutionary Etude Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Etude in C Minor Op. 25 No. 12 composed by Frederic Chopin performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>The first time I saw this performed was in a master-class at BYU. I thought it looked fun, and I've always been attracted to the "heavier" sounding music. This one actually has some very fun chord progressions in it that didn't stand out to me until I had been through several hours of practicing. Maybe the more astute listeners will pick up on those much more quickly than I did.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Etude+in+C+Minor+Op+25+No+12-51.mp3 2:58 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Frederic Chopin, Etude in C Minor Op. 25 No. 12 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Etude in D Minor Op. 72 No. 9 composed by Moritz Moszkowski performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This etude is great for strengthening the technique of octaves for both hands. It is quite simple in form but provides a fun and unique method for practicing octave scales and runs.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Etude+in+D+Minor+Op+72+No+9-55.mp3 1:43 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Moritz Moszkowski, Etude in D Minor Op. 72 No. 9 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Etude in G flat Major Op. 10 No. 5 (Black Keys Etude) composed by Frederic Chopin performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>My daughter loves to play pretend while I play this one. She pretends that she is chasing butterflies... I think that is a perfect use of imagery for this piece. It is commonly called the "black keys" etude because the right hand plays almost exclusively the black keys of the piano. It is a light, but fast-paced etude that is very enjoyable to listen to and probably even more enjoyable to play.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Etude+in+G+flat+Major+Op+10+No+5-49.mp3 1:56 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Frederic Chopin, Etude in G flat Major Op. 10 No. 5, Black Keys Etude Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Etude Op 25. No. 1 composed by Frederic Chopin performed by Jeremiah Jones. http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Etude+Op+25+No+1-29.mp3 2:35 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Frederic Chopin, Etude Op 25. No. 1 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Foreign Lands and People - from Kinderszenen composed by Robert Schumann performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This is from the "Scenes from Childhood" set of works that Schumann composed. This is one that I always enjoyed playing and experimenting with the pedalling.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Foreign+Lands+and+People+from+Kinderszenen-53.mp3 1:57 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Robert Schumann, Foreign Lands and People - from Kinderszenen Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Impromptu No. 4 in A flat Major composed by Franz Schubert performed by Jeremiah Jones. http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Impromptu+No+4+in+A+flat+Major-34.mp3 6:45 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Franz Schubert, Impromptu No. 4 in A flat Major Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Invention No. 8 in F Major composed by Johann Sebastian Bach performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This was the first Bach piece that I ever memorized. I shouldn't admit this, but it actually took me a couple of weeks to commit to memory (sad, but true). The encouraging thing is that memorization definitely comes easier the more you do it :)</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Invention+No+8+in+F+Major-31.mp3 0:52 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Johann Sebastian Bach, Invention No. 8 in F Major Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring composed by Johann Sebastian Bach performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This piece was originally part of a larger work but was transcribed to piano and given the title "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring." It is often played for weddings and other significant events. <br /> <br />This recording was made on a studio upright piano.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Jesu+Joy+of+Mans+Desiring-60.mp3 4:30 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Johann Sebastian Bach, Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Nocturne in A flat Major No. 3 (Liebestraume - Dream of Love - Love Dreams) composed by Franz Liszt performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This piece I have always lovingly dedicated to my grandmother. During the Great Depression, she used to listen to this song and it would uplift and lighten her spirit. She often requested that I perform this piece at her funeral. Her request was humbly granted at the time of her passing. <br /> <br />This piece is one of Liszt's most popular piano pieces and remains a personal favorite of mine.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Nocturne+in+A+flat+Major+No+3-58.mp3 3:59 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Franz Liszt, Nocturne in A flat Major No. 3, Liebestraume - Dream of Love - Love Dreams Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Op. 27, No. 2 Adagio Sostenuto (Moonlight Sonata 1st Movement) composed by Ludwig Van Beethoven performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>An all-time favorite of so many people... including my father. I recorded this in a music room while at college as a Father's day gift for my dad. This is one of his favorite works. Please note that this recording only includes the famous 1st movement.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Op+27+No+2+Adagio+Sostenuto-40.mp3 4:47 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Op. 27, No. 2 Adagio Sostenuto, Moonlight Sonata 1st Movement Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Partita No. 1 in B flat Major - Praeludium composed by Johann Sebastian Bach performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>All of Bach's partitas are wonderful. I actually studied the entire 1st partita (of which this recording is only a portion), but never committed the entire work to memory. One of these days I'll pick it back up again and finish recording the entire piece.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Partita+No+1+in+B+flat+Major+Praeludium-43.mp3 2:05 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Johann Sebastian Bach, Partita No. 1 in B flat Major - Praeludium Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Polonaise in A Major Op. 40 No. 1 (Military Polonaise) composed by Frederic Chopin performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This happens to be one of my daughter's favorite pieces (she's loved it since she was only three years old). I was asked to site-read this piece while living in Japan and afterwards determined to actually learn and perform it. I've since had the opportunity to perform this on a number of occasions. Sadly, this recording is not among the best of those performances, but is the only one that was recorded.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Polonaise+in+A+Major+Op+40+No+1-52.mp3 5:25 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Frederic Chopin, Polonaise in A Major Op. 40 No. 1, Military Polonaise Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Prelude in A Major Op. 28 No. 7 composed by Frederic Chopin performed by Jeremiah Jones. http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Prelude+in+A+Major+Op+28+No+7-46.mp3 0:42 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Frederic Chopin, Prelude in A Major Op. 28 No. 7 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Prelude in B Minor Op. 28 No. 6 composed by Frederic Chopin performed by Jeremiah Jones. http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Prelude+in+B+Minor+Op+28+No+6-45.mp3 1:51 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Frederic Chopin, Prelude in B Minor Op. 28 No. 6 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Prelude in C Major (Ave Maria) composed by Johann Sebastian Bach performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>I play this one much more slowly than most do... I guess I just like it that way. This piece has been arranged, re-arranged, and arranged again for many instruments and combinations of instruments. It is definitely a "classic" and is often heard at weddings and other significant events.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Prelude+in+C+Major-30.mp3 3:03 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Johann Sebastian Bach, Prelude in C Major, Ave Maria Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Prelude in C Minor Op. 28 No. 20 composed by Frederic Chopin performed by Jeremiah Jones. http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Prelude+in+C+Minor+Op+28+No+20-48.mp3 1:39 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Frederic Chopin, Prelude in C Minor Op. 28 No. 20 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Prelude in D-flat Major Op. 28 No. 15 (Raindrop Prelude) composed by Frederic Chopin performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This piece was the first classical work that I fell in love with. In fact, this was the gateway that led to my love for the piano and my endeavor to study and practice. I heard it as "background" music for a popular Japanese film (I believe it was titles "Dreams") back in high school. Upon hearing the music, I went home and rummaged through my mother's sheet music collection until I found a copy of this piece. I played it over and over until I had committed it to memory. Although this was not the "tipping point" for me and the piano, it was definitely a key point in my love for classical music.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Prelude+in+Dflat+Major+Op+28+No+15-47.mp3 5:53 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Frederic Chopin, Prelude in D-flat Major Op. 28 No. 15, Raindrop Prelude Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Prelude in E Minor Op. 28 No. 4 composed by Frederic Chopin performed by Jeremiah Jones. http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Prelude+in+E+Minor+Op+28+No+4-44.mp3 2:11 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Frederic Chopin, Prelude in E Minor Op. 28 No. 4 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Prelude in G Minor Op. 23 No. 5 composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This was my first competition-piece. I didn't do very well ;) My mother tried to encourage me to play the piano by offering me $25 to learn this piece. I refused for several months until finally my sister brought me a recording of it. After listening to the recording, I just couldn't keep myself from learning to play it. This piece was one of the stepping stones into my love for the piano and thus holds a unique place in my heart.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Prelude+in+G+Minor+Op+23+No+5-54.mp3 3:59 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Prelude in G Minor Op. 23 No. 5 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Prelude No. 8 in E flat Minor composed by Johann Sebastian Bach performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This recording was performed on a studio upright piano and thus does not deliver the greatest sound quality but gives the listener an idea of one interpretation of this piece. Many artists perform this selection at a faster tempo than is heard here but the I feel as though this is an appropriate tempo for the mood that I am attempting to convey.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Prelude+No+8+in+E+flat+Minor-61.mp3 4:01 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Johann Sebastian Bach, Prelude No. 8 in E flat Minor Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Toccata composed by Aram Khachaturian performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This is a fun piece and not nearly as difficult as it sounds (or looks, if you are watching a performance). If you play the piano at all, I encourage you to give this one a try.... you'll enjoy it.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Toccata-32.mp3 5:13 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Aram Khachaturian, Toccata Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Transcendental Etude No. 1 composed by Franz Liszt performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This is the first in the set of 12 Transcendental Etudes. The set of Etudes is wonderful and this piece provides a great "prelude" into the rest of the series.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Transcendental+Etude+No+1-42.mp3 1:00 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Franz Liszt, Transcendental Etude No. 1 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800 SignMyPiano.com Transcendental Etude No. 11 (Evening Harmonies) composed by Franz Liszt performed by Jeremiah Jones. <p>This recording is a live performance given at a solo recital in January of 2003. The recording was made on a nine-foot concert grand piano in a small recital hall. <br /> <br />This Etude was the first of Liszt's transcendental Etudes that I studied. I fell in love with the harmonies and chord progressions that Liszt uses in this piece. It also happened to be the piece that I was working on when I first met my wife. For that fact, this work is among our favorites.</p> http://download.lisztonian.com/music/download/Transcendental+Etude+No+11-59.mp3 9:49 no Classical Music, Free, Romantic Music, Franz Liszt, Transcendental Etude No. 11, Evening Harmonies Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0800