Classical Music Inspired by the Universe

When you think of outer space, you might be swept away by feelings of grandeur and longing. You might look up at the stars and feel small, wondering what exactly is out there for us to discover. You might even be swept away by the gorgeous colors and sensations of the unknown. And you wouldn’t […]

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Earth Day Music: Reflections in the Water

Every year on April 22, people around the world observe Earth Day as a way to honor our planet (and bring awareness to any environmental issues). So today’s blog post is a compilation of Earth Day music from my album A Million Skies to help celebrate our beautiful earth. Echoes in the Mist Echoes in […]

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Classical Music Inspired by Spring Part 3

piano flowers springtime

Now that we are well into April, it is definitely officially springtime. Leaves are starting to sprout on the trees, the weather is slowly warming up; summer is just around the corner! Let’s celebrate the season by listening to some classical music inspired by spring. Spring, Op. 34 by Alexander Glazunov Glazunov (1865-1936) composed Spring, […]

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Classical Music Inspired by Clouds

Whether it’s water, summertime, or cold weather, nature is a huge inspiration to artists of all kinds. In today’s post, let’s take a look at some classical music inspired by clouds. Nuages by Debussy This beautiful work uses harmonies, melodic motifs, and subtle changes in the music to create an image of clouds. Read my […]

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Classical Music Inspired by Autumn Part 2

Because nature makes for such good inspiration, enjoy some classical music inspired by autumn from composers like Leo Sowerby and Joachim Raff.

It’s October, which means the seasons are changing! To celebrate, let’s listen to some classical music inspired by autumn. (Click here for part 1.) Comes Autumn Time by Leo Sowerby (1895-1968) Sowerby wrote this shimmering piece for organ in 1916 before orchestrating it a year later. The work was inspired by a poem called Autumn by Bliss Carman: […]

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Images Book 1 by Debussy

Images Book 1 by composer Claude Debussy is one of his most beautiful and intricate piano works. Each movement tells its own story of light, color and life. Click to read more.

Debussy’s Images Book 1 (usually pronounced the French way: im-AHJ) is a gorgeous French Impressionist work for solo piano. It is the first set in a series of six solo piano pieces composed between 1901 and 1907: Background Debussy (1862-1918) was – and still is – known for his innovative music. During his life, the Romantic Era […]

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“Le Onde” by Ludovico Einaudi

Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi has written many beautiful piano pieces. What I love about his music is that each composition tells a story. This is no different with his work Le Onde (“The Waves”):

Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi has written many beautiful piano pieces. What I love about his music is that each composition tells a story. This is no different with his work Le Onde (“The Waves”): *If you like my cover, please consider subscribing to my YouTube channel for more! Background of Le Onde Einaudi’s first big hit, Le […]

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Three Images Book 1: An Original Composition (FREE PIANO SHEET MUSIC)

I'm happy to present to you my latest composition: Three Images Book 1 for solo piano. The work consists of three parts, each telling a unique story. Click to listen and download the free sheet music!

I’m excited to present to you my latest composition: Three Images Book 1 for solo piano. The work consists of three parts, each telling a unique (yet progressive) story. Each movement was created out of an impromptu piano improvisation, where the main elements and themes were then developed and expanded into a full piece of […]

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“Divenire” by Ludovico Einaudi

Divenire by Ludovico Einaudi

Divenire means “to become”. And that’s exactly the story that this piece tells. This orchestral/piano work is the title track of Ludovico Einaudi‘s album Divenire, which he released in 2006: Einaudi’s Inspiration Einaudi says of Divenire on his website: “Divenire developed over a long period, beginning in 2002 when I was invited by the organisers of the festival […]

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The Song of the Sun: “Solstice” by Amelia Chain

Solstice by Amelia Chain uses sounds of the sun to create music.

How many pieces of music do you know that incorporate the actual sound of the sun into the work? Amelia Chain’s composition “Solstice” uses real recordings of our sun in the work (both as the inspiration and as a musical element). Chain was inspired to create the piece after talking to her daughter about the […]

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