Conversation Pieces: Instrumental Album

Mambo Merengue provides an introduction to the world of jazz; it's rhythms harmony and melodic shapes. The pieces demonstrate a variety of jazz styles: Latin blues bebop modal swing and modern. 'Mambo' is believed to be a Haitian Creole word literally meaning 'to talk'. Now 'mambo' is a type of dance derived from the Cuban rumba. Consequently the word combines two of the most appealing aspects of jazz musical conversation and physical movement.

The first major comprehensive collection of William Bolcom's Piano music.Contents: 'Bird Spirits' 'Conversations with Andre' 'Estela: Rag Latino' 'The Garden of Eden' 'A Little Night Fughetta' 'Lost Lady Rag' 'New York Lights' 'Night Meditations' 'Nine Bagatelles' 'Nine New Bagatelles' 'Romantic Pieces' 'Seabiscuits' 'a 60-Second Ballet' 'Spring Dances' 'Three Dance Portraits' 'Three Ghost Rags'.

A very special collection of twelve spine-tingling themes by Oscar-winning composer Dario Marianelli from the silver screen retelling of Jane Austen's classic romantic drama Pride And Prejudice allarranged for sumptuous solo Piano. Recapture those magical moments of love dreams and secrecy rich in Georgian elegance with this collection of Pride And Prejudice sheet music. The first of his fourcollaborations with director Joe Wright Dario Marianelli was nominated for an Oscar for his work on this beautiful soundtrack whose melody adds to the romantic overtones while also staying true to the period. Theacclaimed pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet played Piano on the film's soundtrack enhancing the emotion and effectiveness of the drama unfolding on the screen. When Wright and Marianelli first met theirconversations turned to Beethoven whose early sonatas formed the basis of the Pride And Prejudice score. Other pieces were inspired by the period during which the film is set such as MerytonTownhall. The Romantic period of classical music that the score emulates matches perfectly the romantic tone of the film. The novel is one of the greatest love stories ever told the film is a faithful adaptation andthe score should be required playing for any pianists looking for some instrumental love songs with which to serenade their sweetheart.  Playing this beautiful collection of sheet music from thesoundtrack to Pride And Prejudice is perfect as a way to spend an evening the most romantic background music for a candlelit dinner or just to enjoy the cinematic melodies when these compositions are playedon solo Piano.