Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Music played on June 11, 2017 at John's house

We had a smaller group this time, and welcomed first-time member Nancy.

Round 1:


  1. Gregory:    Moment Musical, op. 94 #6, by F. Schubert
  2. Nancy:       Prelude and Fugue #2 in C minor by J. S. Bach
  3. Janice S:    Gnossiennes #1,2,and 3, by E. Satie
  4. Karin:        Prelude Op. 16 #3 in Dm AND Pieces Fugititives , Larghetto op. 15,
                         both by Clara Schumann
  5. Sachie:       Sonata Op.2 no 1, 1st movement, by L. van Beethoven
  6. Jackie:       “You raise me up”, by Rolf Lovland, arr. by Philip Keveren
  7. John W.:     Improvisation on “Somewhere over the rainbow”, by Harold Arlen,
                          and a Norwegian Folk song.

Round 2:

  1. Gregory:    “To a Wild rose”, by Edward McDowell
  2. Nancy:      “Amazing Grace”, by John Newton
  3. Sachie:       Prelude in C Op. 28# 1, by F. Chopin
  4. Janice S:    6 Variations on a theme by Paisello, by L. Van Beethoven
  5. John W:     Free improvisation

Monday, June 12, 2017

Music played on May 28, 2017 at David's house


We had a great time and were all envious as he demonstrated the capabilities of his high-tech player grand piano.

Round 1:

  1.   Gregory:        Jessica’s Theme, by Bruce Rowland
  2.   Gordon:         Sonata # 31, op. 110, by L. V. Beethoven
  3.   Erin:              Invention #2, by J. S. Bach
  4.   Jackie:           Fiesta Espana, by N. Faber
  5.   Caryn:           Raindrop prelude, by F. Chopin
  6.   Liz:                Beauty in the Rose Garden, by Edward MacDowell
  7.   Vanessa:         Body and Soul, by John Green
  8.   Christopher:   Consolation #3, by F. Liszt
  9.   Dan:               Etude #5, by A. Scriabin
  10.   Jorge:             Primera Pavana, own composition
  11.   David:            Piano Concerto #5, second movement, with lead in from 1st movement. Accompanied by Garritan personal Orchestra. Composer: J. S. Bach

Round 2:


  1.   Dan:               The Miller’s dream, by Manuel de falla
  2.   Greg:             “Tramp Tramp Tramp” and “The battle cry of freedom”, by George F. Root
  3.   Jackie:           Musetta’s Waltz, by G. Pucini
  4.   Liz:                Valse miniature op 10 no 10., by Vladimir Rebikov
  5.   Vanessa:         How high the moon, by Morgan Lewis
  6.   Christopher:   Romance OP. 24 #9 by J. Sibelius
  7.   David:            Sarabande, by G. F. Handel
  8.   Jorge:             Fantasia (improvisation), own composition
  9.   Gordon:          Op. 12, piano transcription of Salut d’amour, by Sir E. Elgar

Play-list collated by Gregory.

Sunday, June 11, 2017

Music Played on April 23, 2017 at Vanessa's house

We had a lovely informal get-together at Vanessa's which included some jazz singing from the host!! Below you will find some of the music played.

We played on Vanessa’s Yamaha Grand, on a beautiful sunny spring day.


Round 1:


1.       Gregory:        Maple leaf Rag, by Scott Joplin
2.       Christopher:  Moment Musicaux #2 by F. Schubert
3.       Vanessa:         Caucion y danza VI, by Mompou
4.       Sachie:           La Jongleuse, op. 52 #4 by M. Moskowski
5.       John W:         Rise up, by Peter Allan
6.       Lynda:           Intermezzo Fraschingsswark aus Wien op 26, by R. Schumann

Round 2:


1.       Gregory:         Fly me to the Moon, by Bart Howard (also sung by Vanessa)
2.       Christopher:   Consolation #3 by F. Liszt
3.       Vanessa:         Prelude in F Major, by F. Chopin
4.       Sachie:           Prelude #9 in E major Op. 28 by F. Chopin
5.       Lynda:           Mazurka in A minor Op. 68 #2 by F. Chopin
6.       John W:         “I am the Lord” by Denise Goyette, and a hymn of unknown title and authorship