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A fine pianist from Massachusetts is embarking on a project to make a CD of piano pieces by six contemporary composers from various countries. She needs just a little bit of support from anyone interested in promoting contemporary "classical" piano compositions. Please have a look at: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/189691637/preludes-problems-and-prayers-contemporary-piano-m
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What a pleasant surprise to see this posted here! One of the composers represented, Jake Bellissimo, is a personal friend of mine, and I respect him as a musician greatly. He's going to Eastman in the fall. This project is so close to being fully funded - pitch in, everyone!
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Just donated. What a great idea. I had the idea to do something like this myself actually, but I will probably wait for a year or so to properly plan it and get good enough to make a good job of it. Let's just hope that people's charitableness hasn't been exhausted by then :p hehe
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Only 3 days to go! Please help the project.
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Only 2 days to go!
Only $124 are left to get (out of $1900).
Help!
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What a wonderful project! I am just learning about this now, but I would love to get a copy of the CD when it is ready. Congrats to Heather for her successful Kickstarter campaign! Speaking of contemporary piano music, I am currently giving away some recent recordings of my work for the Holidays, in case anyone is interested. Here is the link to your free music: http://www.ezradonnercomposer.com/contemporary-classical-music/Happy Holidays to you all and cheers. Ezra
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Looks like the release was delayed a few times. Was an update for another retake session on Nov. 20. 
"If we continually try to force a child to do what he is afraid to do, he will become more timid, and will use his brains and energy, not to explore the unknown, but to find ways to avoid the pressures we put on him." (John Holt) www.pianoped.comwww.youtube.com/user/UIPianoPed
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A lot of contemporary piano music that is worth playing or recording can also be found on the IMSLP by searching "scores featuring the piano" and restricting to "period: modern". Like this one for example (random pick): International Music Score Library Project - Stephan - Prelude E-Flat major
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Hello, just wanted to report that the CDs are now done and released! Here is the link to cdbaby: http://cdbaby.com/heatherwreichgott2 ![[Linked Image]](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kwbcm7Ba7c8/U0ntqCX-y3I/AAAAAAAAAcw/LPREKcFTqy0/s320/cover.png)
Heather W. Reichgott, piano
Working on:
Beethoven - Diabelli Variations Op. 120
Beethoven/Liszt - Symphony no. 7
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I love Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and new music
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I hope everyone checks this out. I downloaded it a couple weeks ago, and it's an excellent recording of some hard-to-find repertoire. Great work, I continue to be amazed at the level of talent we have here on the forums!
"If we continually try to force a child to do what he is afraid to do, he will become more timid, and will use his brains and energy, not to explore the unknown, but to find ways to avoid the pressures we put on him." (John Holt) www.pianoped.comwww.youtube.com/user/UIPianoPed
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Thanks so much Kreisler.
BTW the album is now on iTunes, amazon, and other digital music outlets as well.
Heather W. Reichgott, piano
Working on:
Beethoven - Diabelli Variations Op. 120
Beethoven/Liszt - Symphony no. 7
Tommy (whole show)
I love Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and new music
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Congratulations on the release, Heather! Sounds like a great album.
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Congratulations, Heather!!!
I may not be fast,
but at least I'm slow.
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Thank you for mentioning this, I am curious to listen! Yes, congrats, Heather!!
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