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Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1383996 Composed by David Fraser. 2…(+)

David Fraser

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1383996 Composed by David Fraser. 20th Century,21st Century,Classical,Romantic Period. Score. 178 pages. David Fraser #968350. Published by David Fraser (A0.1383996). This volume contains five solo piano pieces expertly crafted and meticulously edited for accuracy. Advanced pianists will welcome the technical challenges and heights of musicality these works require. Music terminology for �??Le Cygne noir�?? and �??L'océan�?? are in French, with regard to the dedications of these pieces. All other works use conventional music terminology in Italian. 178 pages. ISMN 979-0-800277-00-9.David Fraser wrote the first 41 measures of �??Rhapsody No. 1�?? in 1997 and subsequently completed this piece and all other works in this volume over the course of six months in 2019. When playing the original 41 measures of �??Rhapsody No. 1�?? in 2019, Fraser noted that the music had some resemblance to works by Sergei Rachmaninoff. This encouraged Fraser to compose the remainder of this piece in a manner reminiscent of Rachmaninoff and, consequently, author a suite of solo piano pieces as homages to some of his favorite composers. In Rachmaninoff�??s famous �??Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43�??, variation 18, the composer uses an upside-down inversion of a small melody by Paganini. Similarly, Fraser uses a backwards inversion of a small melody from Rachmaninoff�??s variation for the Rhapsody�??s �??Adagio�?� section, which starts on Page 3.Le Cynge noir {The Black Swan} is the second piece Fraser authored, dedicated to his beloved piano composer, Maurice Ravel. In this piece, Fraser wrote in his own style while evoking images such as a swan gliding on a lake, peering at its reflection in the water, and taking flight into the clouds with its wings rustling in the wind. Fraser gleaned inspiration for this piece from Ravel�??s song for voice and piano �??Histoires naturelles - Le cygne�??, set to a poem by Jules Renard. In addition, Fraser alternates between the keys of C-sharp major and A major as a depiction of the magical swan�??s internal conflict in choosing to exist as a black or white swan.Fraser�??s third composition is �??Sonata No.1 Gothic�??, dedicated to Sergei Prokofiev, not as a representation of this genre of music, but in form. Specifically, Fraser uses a similar structure in Movement 1, starting at Measure 72 marked �??più mosso e con abbandono�?�, to the notoriously difficult �??colossale�?� section of Prokofiev�??s �??Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 16�??, Movement 1. The sonata�??s Movement 3 also follows a structure parallel to Movement 4 of Prokofiev�??s aforementioned piano concerto, employing fiendishly challenging syncopated jumps in both hands. Written in ternary form, Movements 1 and 3 of Fraser�??s sonata are in C minor; Movement 2 is in E-flat minor, instead of the expected relative or dominant key. This work has explosive sentiments of rage that elicit a sense of immensity and darkness, touching on the macabre yet maintaining an alluring nature. The fourth piece of this suite, �??L'océan {The Ocean}�?? dedicated to Claude Debussy, uses whole-tone scales throughout as lyrical motifs. The composition unfolds with the allusion of the sun glimmering on ocean waves, followed by the playfulness of eddies and gusts of wind. These themes merge into one another as the wind increases in ferocity, culminating in the start of a storm with sudden strikes of lightning preceded by the reverberation of thunder. The pitter-patter of rain on the water steadily evolves into a full tempest that engulfs the middle section of the piece. As the storm subsides and the ocean calms, night has fallen and the twinkling of stars in the firmament are reflecting upon the water. The piece ends with the return of the opening theme as the sun swiftly rises above the ocean on the horizon.Prelude No. 1 L'adieu {The Farewell} offers rich and lush harmonies with an enticing melody. This piece was written in memoriam to Fraser's mother.

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Hommages I. Rhapsody No. 1 Piano solo

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1384057 Composed by David Fraser. 2…(+)

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1384057 Composed by David Fraser. 20th Century,21st Century,Classical,Romantic Period. Score. 42 pages. David Fraser #968418. Published by David Fraser (A0.1384057). David Fraser wrote the first 41 measures of ‘Rhapsody No. 1’ in 1997. When playing the original 41 measures of this piece in 2019, Fraser noted that the music had some resemblance to works by Sergei Rachmaninoff. This encouraged Fraser to compose the remainder of this piece in a manner reminiscent of Rachmaninoff and, consequently, author a suite of solo piano pieces as homages to some of his favorite composers.In the “Adagio” section, which starts on Page 3, Fraser uses an inversion of a small melody from Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 4, variation 18. Specifically, Rachmaninoff’s piece starting with the D-flat of beat one in measure 9 going backwards to measure 8 to the C, B-flat, A-flat and B-flat of the fourth beat is replicated in Fraser’s piece in the pickup to beat three through beat four of measure 10, however with rhythmic changes. In addition, there are some harmonic similarities between Rachmaninoff and Fraser’s music.This is the full version of the Rhapsody which is the first piece from 'Hommages: Suite pour le Piano'. 45 pages. ISMN 979-0-800277-00-9.
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Hommages II. Le Cygne noir (The Black Swan) Piano solo

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1384063 Composed by David Fraser. 2…(+)

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1384063 Composed by David Fraser. 20th Century,21st Century,Classical,Romantic Period. Score. 44 pages. David Fraser #968424. Published by David Fraser (A0.1384063). Le Cynge noir {The Black Swan} is the second piece David Fraser authored, dedicated to his beloved piano composer, Maurice Ravel. In this piece, Fraser wrote in his own style while evoking images such as a swan gliding on a lake, peering at its reflection in the water, and taking flight into the clouds with its wings rustling in the wind. Fraser gleaned inspiration for this piece from Ravel�??s song for voice and piano �??Histoires naturelles - Le cygne�??, set to a poem by Jules Renard. In addition, Fraser alternates between the keys of C-sharp major and A major as a depiction of the magical swan�??s internal conflict in choosing to exist as a black or white swan.This is the second piece from 'Hommages: Suite pour le Piano'. 44 pages. ISMN 979-0-800277-00-9.
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Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1384065 Composed by David Fraser. 20th Century,21st Century,Classical,Romantic Period. Score. 39 pages. David Fraser #968426. Published by David Fraser (A0.1384065). David Fraser�??s third composition is �??Sonata No.1 Gothic�??, dedicated to Sergei Prokofiev, not as a representation of this genre of music, but in form. Specifically, Fraser uses a similar structure in Movement 1, starting at Measure 72 marked �??più mosso e con abbandono�?�, to the notoriously difficult �??colossale�?� section of Prokofiev�??s �??Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 16�??, Movement 1. The sonata�??s Movement 3 also follows a structure parallel to Movement 4 of Prokofiev�??s aforementioned piano concerto, employing fiendishly challenging syncopated jumps in both hands. Written in ternary form, Movements 1 and 3 of Fraser�??s sonata are in C minor; Movement 2 is in E-flat minor, instead of the expected relative or dominant key. This work has explosive sentiments of rage that elicit a sense of immensity and darkness, touching on the macabre yet maintaining an alluring nature. The inspiration for the second movement comes from the German fairy tale Hansel and Gretel by the Brothers Grimm. The music begins with Hansel and Gretel walking into the witch�??s house made of gingerbread, cake, and candy. The children have a sense of unease and fright once they enter the house, which is demonstrated in the music by the eeriness and darkness of the harmonies. The term oscuro is found at the beginning of the music �?? this is the Italian word for dark. The repeat, which begins at measure 25, is marked sempre sotto voce which translates to always under the voice, meaning always in a hushed tonal quality and dynamic volume. This section represents the children trying to tip-toe out of the house without the witch taking notice. The repeat is almost identical to the beginning section, with the exception of measures 39 and 40 which have ties in the right hand; the similar measures 15 and 16 in the first section do not have these ties. The right-hand trills in measures 53 through 55 symbolize the children attempting to quietly turn a key to unlock the door, which would lead them to freedom.This is the full version of the Sonata, containing all three movements, and is the third piece from 'Hommages: Suite pour le Piano'. 39 pages. ISMN 979-0-800277-00-9.

Hommages I. Rhapsody No. 1 - Romance Piano solo

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1384061 Composed by David Fraser. 2…(+)

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1384061 Composed by David Fraser. 20th Century,21st Century,Classical,Romantic Period. Score. 8 pages. David Fraser #968422. Published by David Fraser (A0.1384061). Hommages I. Rhapsody No. 1 - Romance uses an inversion of a small melody from Rachmaninoff�??s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 4, variation 18. Specifically, Rachmaninoff�??s piece starting with the D-flat of beat one in measure 9 going backwards to measure 8 to the C, B-flat, A-flat and B-flat of the fourth beat is replicated in Fraser�??s piece in the pickup to beat three through beat four of measure 10, however with rhythmic changes. In addition, there are some harmonic similarities between Rachmaninoff and Fraser�??s music.This is the Adagio section from the Rhapsody which is the first piece from 'Hommages: Suite pour le Piano'. 8 pages. ISMN 979-0-800277-00-9.
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Hommages IV. L'ocÃ©an {The Ocean} Piano solo

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1384073 Composed by David Fraser. 2…(+)

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1384073 Composed by David Fraser. 20th Century,21st Century,Classical,Romantic Period. Score. 40 pages. David Fraser #968434. Published by David Fraser (A0.1384073). The fourth piece David Fraser wrote, �??L'océan' {The Ocean}, dedicated to Claude Debussy, uses whole-tone scales throughout as lyrical motifs. The composition unfolds with the allusion of the sun glimmering on ocean waves, followed by the playfulness of eddies and gusts of wind. These themes merge into one another as the wind increases in ferocity, culminating in the start of a storm with sudden strikes of lightning preceded by the reverberation of thunder. The pitter-patter of rain on the water steadily evolves into a full tempest that engulfs the middle section of the piece. As the storm subsides and the ocean calms, night has fallen and the twinkling of stars in the firmament are reflecting upon the water. The piece ends with the return of the opening theme as the sun swiftly rises above the ocean on the horizon.This is the full version of �??L'océan' which is the fourth piece from 'Hommages: Suite pour le Piano'. 40 pages. ISMN 979-0-800277-00-9.
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Prelude No. 1 L'adieu {The Farewell} Piano solo

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1384079 Composed by David Fraser. 2…(+)

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1384079 Composed by David Fraser. 20th Century,21st Century,Classical,Romantic Period. Score. 3 pages. David Fraser #968441. Published by David Fraser (A0.1384079). Prelude No. 1 L'adieu {The Farewell} offers rich and lush harmonies with an enticing melody. This piece was written in memoriam to Fraser’s mother. 3 pages. ISMN 979-0-800277-00-9.
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O magnum mysterium Choral SATB

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1384084 Composed by…(+)

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1384084 Composed by David Fraser. 21st Century,A Cappella,Christmas,Religious,Sacred. 6 pages. David Fraser #968446. Published by David Fraser (A0.1384084). O magnum mysterium is a setting of a sacred Latin text, often performed at Christmastime. This a cappella choral piece is a modern composition with dissonance throughout yet maintains lush, rich harmonies. 6 pages. Audio sample is for demonstration purposes only.
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Hommages III. Sonata No. 1 'Gothic', 2nd Movement Piano solo

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1384069 Composed by David Fraser. 2…(+)

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1384069 Composed by David Fraser. 20th Century,21st Century,Classical,Romantic Period. Score. 5 pages. David Fraser #968430. Published by David Fraser (A0.1384069). The inspiration for Hommages III. Sonata No. 1 �??Gothic�??, Movement 2 comes from the German fairy tale Hansel and Gretel by the Brothers Grimm. The music begins with Hansel and Gretel walking into the witch�??s house made of gingerbread, cake, and candy. The children have a sense of unease and fright once they enter the house, which is demonstrated in the music by the eeriness and darkness of the harmonies. The term oscuro is found at the beginning of the music �?? this is the Italian word for dark. The repeat, which begins at measure 25, is marked sempre sotto voce which translates to always under the voice, meaning always in a hushed tonal quality and dynamic volume. This section represents the children trying to tip-toe out of the house without the witch taking notice. The repeat is almost identical to the beginning section, with the exception of measures 39 and 40 which have ties in the right hand; the similar measures 15 and 16 in the first section do not have these ties. The right-hand trills in measures 53 through 55 symbolize the children attempting to quietly turn a key to unlock the door, which would lead them to freedom.This is the second movement only of the Sonata which is the third piece from 'Hommages: Suite pour le Piano'. 5 pages. ISMN 979-0-800277-00-9.
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Hommages IV. L'océan {The Ocean} - Nightfall Piano solo

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1384076 Composed by David Fraser. 2…(+)

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1384076 Composed by David Fraser. 20th Century,21st Century,Classical,Romantic Period. Score. 5 pages. David Fraser #968437. Published by David Fraser (A0.1384076). L'océan {The Ocean} - Nightfall unfolds as a storm has subsided and the ocean calms. Night has fallen and the twinkling of stars in the firmament are reflecting upon the water.This is a section of ‘L'océan' which is the fourth piece from 'Hommages: Suite pour le Piano'. 5 pages. ISMN 979-0-800277-00-9.
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