Lesley Spencer : Moments Musicaux New Age 1 Disc CD

Description: Lesley Spencer : Moments Musicaux New Age 1 Disc CD Product Description Original piano music that is sometimes light and playful and sometimes very dark and haunting, with other pieces somewhere in between - much like life itself. Great music for everyone from the classical music aficionado to the casual listener. Review Composer Lesley Spencer has created a solo piano masterpiece with Moments Musicaux, her tenth full-length CD, which also commemorates the tenth anniversary of her indie label, Gabriella Music. Ms Spencer utilizes her vast musical training and experience to effortlessly bridge the classical and contemporary genres with music that is sometimes light and playful and sometimes very dark and haunting, with other pieces somewhere in between - much like life itself. The sixteen pieces are complex enough to satisfy the discerning classical music aficionado but still accessible and melodic enough for the more casual listener who wants some great music to relax and unwind with. The title of the album recalls a suite of pieces by 19th century composer Franz Schubert, and like Schubert s beloved collection, this album contains a variety of moods and musical tales about life and the characters in it. Charming and compelling, I think this is Spencer s strongest work to date. The first musical moment is Dance of Life, a piece that swirls and spins with energy and excitement. With only a few pauses to catch its breath, this pieces just keeps moving. Child s Play brims over with such lighthearted innocence that you can almost hear children laughing in the background. One of my favorites is Fellini Waltz, a wonderful minor key tribute that is compelling, ironic, and very Italian - much like the filmmaker who inspired it. The Lost Baby is a tragic piece that goes right to the heart with its emotionally wrenching melody and haunting mood. Ode to Harry Potter is another favorite. Mysterious, lively, and energetic, it captures the spirit of the boy wizard. Piano Suite II is a group of five shorter pieces. Morning Edition is frenetic, describing the rush of the morning commute and getting the day started in a big city. Scherzo, which means joke, is lively, playful, and full of fun. Little Jazz Waltz is a carefree little dance. Rainy Day Theme is wistful and dreamy. And then Force of Nature storms in, turning everything dark and mysterious. Waltz For Keegan is a tender waltz written for a friend s son who died of leukemia a few years ago at the age of eight. It s a beautiful remembrance. I should probably mention that I had the opportunity to edit the piano sheet music for this collection before I heard the finished CD, and the music is as much of a joy to play as it is to listen to. Very highly recommended! KATHY PARSONS --mainlypiano.comLesley Spencer is an accomplished classical pianist, composer and producer based out of Chicago, IL. Her compositions/recordings are heard regularly on NPR's Morning Edition and Weekend Edition, and has even had a composition placed in the Disney Film Stick It. She receives airplay internationally, and is acknowledge as a world class classical pianist. Spencer also has a flair for exploring melodies in a way that invites contemporary music fans to dig deeper into the classical realm. She has a gift for making classical music more accessible while staying true to the music's roots. On Moments Musicaux, Spencer presents 16 original compositions that dance, sway, twitter and spark their way into your imagination. Moments Musicaux opens with Dance Of Life, which seems to portray the almost frantic, relentless quality that life has of reinventing and reconfiguring itself to thrive. You can almost here the musical metaphors for overcoming and becoming in every passage. The set moves on to Child's Play, which could have walked right out of a Charlie Brown cartoon (ala Schroeder). The song seems to explore the light and airy side of play, while acknowledging a darker undercurrent. Moments Musicaux is full of highlights, from Fellini Waltz to O Fast and Free Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay additional for shipping, especially slow shipping? We get your order shipped out within 2-business day and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Competitive Pricing With our dynamic pricing model, our prices are always competitive. Our prices are some of the lowest that you will find on the internet. Rest assured that you're getting a good deal when purchasing with us. 30-day Money Back Guarantee We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. If you're unhappy with the product for any reason, you may return it back for your money-back or a replacement within 60 days. No questions asked!

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