Piano Solo - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1012709

Composed by Monica Bergo. Contemporary. Score. 13 pages. Moni Bergo #5742973. Published by Moni Bergo (A0.1012709).

Music and song composed by me

THE LAST MY FLOWER (the wolf and the witch)

 

I look at my last flower

It loses its scentand I do not know what to do

I protect you with warmthof this other story I have to tell

 

creatures alone and desperate

many scars heal

a witch and a wolf

do not know yet

that their destinies are to merge

 

and starts this magical storysweet

as ancient fable

in a forest with no place and no age

out of touch

 

and the time is stopped and does not move a breath

and the heart, explodes and skip a beat

and look you recognize

like not having never lost

 

and the wolf that is injured

a white rose in red has turned

He is bleeding along with drops of pain

his red eyes burning with love

 

and the witch instead hides

because she isn't beautiful and it is not important

nobody in the world has never belonged

and a caress he never touched

 

she care and caresses the soul

he looks at her and his anger dominates

and one year only lasts a moment

lost in eternity

 

and the wolf tells tales

and the witch makes magic potions

and exchange promises useless

that the night  guard

 

and she will dance

will dance naked

and the wolf with his heart on his

sleevelying by the fire that lights up,

so free

unobstructed

and are reflected in the magic lake

and do not feel that cold shiver...

not last, do not you feel it too?cold around  us

 

Abracadabra !! from caterpillar to butterfly

Alakazam !! and I too am beautiful

do not you wonder how and why

I started to talk to me

snow fallsbut we are in August

and there is nothing

that you find a place

this my music speaks for it self

this is the strangest tale that is

 

I stop here

It will end well

I can not tell

the end of a love

that is not written yet

 

I stop here

It will end well

in a vacuum and the absence

these days my

silence and inconstancy in your feeling

sthe flower dies already

 

go wolf go

stop thinking about her

from your pack you will need to return

and then runs away

 

witch will

if you want to transform

changes role

an actress who artand

you will have new flowers

 

day step into the dark caverns of regret

Mix them with potions and transform everything into tears

like a cat in the night

I try the food

in the trashno sun,

no light

no god here that help me

 

body and spirit dentedas

a glass stuckinside

my poor heart

the memory of a love

He never really lived

so alive in the mind

is my animal instinct

that makes me ache

while another dream diesthe

witch in the lake you slidethe

water lapping against the planin

his eyes the wolf that is now already far

 

a fairy tale real or invented

in between  my  hidden  truth

all my stories strange and weird

over this skin are now tattooed

 

I watc.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.976874

Composed by Monica Bergo. Contemporary. Score. 5 pages. Monica Bergo #3244129. Published by Monica Bergo (A0.976874).

2017 Holiday Contest Entry

THEATER

 

If you want to transform your reality

If you want another life

The theater is here

Choose the character

What will you interpret

Follow your script

 and you will not be wrong

 

A blue curtain

The lights are down

And music begins

An ox eye

That will turn on

The scene lights up

 

Offstage, me

Look out for my turn

my legs tremble

Increase the beat

 

People in the audience

Silent is

And thet expects to live

The story you will tell theyr

And everything is possible

 

I grab the moment

I commit myself to the utmost

There is rhythm, there is energy

There is grief, there is joy

 

Here everything is fake but there is truth

And fate here, nothing can

Because history already has its plot and its ending

We will incarnate here

Vices and virtues

In the comedy you will lose

You will breathe with us

The magic that's here tonight

Live in this atmosphere

Trash and a bit surreal

It will involve you

 

With its cardboard trees, canvas palaces

Paper skies, foam lakes

Tears drawn on blood red cheeks

Imperfect moons and sunshine that does not shine

 

It's all a theater this my life

I play more roles

In prose or poetry

We are all actors

In this reality

Browse your script

It will surprise you

 

Finished the show

I bow for you

Applause and music

A moment and I already find my self

The usual Monica

I feel a bit  Pierrot

Between joy and tears

But it went well and then tomorrow replies

 

Live  more lives  for  never die

Sweet illusion that will cull me

And it  will accompany me

Even out of this scene

If I recite  good ,you will know

Unsuspecting sides of me

I'll be nice

O arrogant and bad

A witch or a diva

Heroes of a time gone

Who will I ever be?

 

and how Pirandello wrote

I’m  none and one hundred thousand

I interpret myself

And it's never good the first

I'm not convincing in my dirty clothes

And I change the script bugs

Of my days a little shaken

Absurd Theater

It turns into a silent film

And crying out loud

In this desolate stage

 

If you are looking for an identity

An interruption of reality

Write your script or improver

Get on that stage and you'll be what you want ....

 

                                                                          Monica Bergo

Piano Solo - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1012713

Composed by Monica Bergo. Contemporary. Score. 10 pages. Moni Bergo #5742995. Published by Moni Bergo (A0.1012713).

Music and song composed by me

                                                        ALL  AS  BEFORE

 

Tired flower bends

 the head photos in carved marble

sad smell of the past along your tree-lined avenue

how much peace in this place

where you stand hidden

cobwebs on your time and the scent of regret

 while I touch your beautiful face

 I ask myself who decided that your time would stop and that for you all would be over

 

 I, minstrel of my time, tell a thousand stories

 chronicles written in pencil real-life stories

story now finished my fingers still drive,

 find notes and then the enchantment to disperse them in the wind

there was a king in love, by a bewitched spell,

with the madwoman his queen and everything comes back as before

there tucked away in a corner

 There is a pathetic clown

Look closer: it’s a little girl and everything comes back as before

 

You clown what would you do?

You want to approach the king and then you want to tell him of her polluted heart

but him, he does not want to be touched and you have to amuse her

smile and do not tire continue your ... dance ...

in the void and silence

suspended in time

 for your queen and everything comes back as before

 before your leap

do you want to fly high

mixed-up Icarus you have fallen into emptiness

 

the beating of the heart makes too much noise

 rumbles here within into emptiness and silence

no, do not love me,

 now or ever and hang on till the ultimate pain

she'll pressure you and insinuate herself into your mind and end by doing you harm

 but I invisible to your eyes and I want to hug you,

you do not want

I would like to tell you what you do not know of me

and then on swings of fantasy

 my hand close to yours

we'll soar to the heights where she is not there

 if you want I will reinvent myself for you

And I may please you ,I know

but with your eyes you’ve already answered me and hidden I'll go ..

 

The winter does not end

the cold seems eternal

 here the sun dies ,effaces itself and then disappears

 

Once upon a time there was or still is, who knows

a minstrel that no longer has a court

and he belongs to nobody, and no one will stop him

while closing the door ,the king will delete him

abracadabra here in my Kingdom

nothing caresses, no kiss of goodby

my name in history was written in pencil

to be able to delete from a faded page

 

the mind has its woodworm and you can not heal it

past, present and she who reigns everywhere

 

 pages of your life flowing through my fingers

for a king, tired and sick,

who has not had a happy ending

the spell is broken and now the veil has fallen

regret makes its way into him and the minstrel would approach him

 puppet in love ,now disconnected from your wires

seek your child and there is nothing like before

 

there is the sunset in your eyes

 but I'm here by your side

 a daddy and his little girl and there is nothing like before .... .....

the be.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1255166

By Max Potseluiev. By Max Potseluiev. 20th Century,21st Century,Classical,New Age,Pop. Score. 2 pages. Max Potseluiev #848731. Published by Max Potseluiev (A0.1255166).

Dreams under the Moon is a slowly and contemplative nocturne that invites the listener to embark on a journey through a world of reverie and imagination. With its slow tempo and introspective nature, this piece creates a serene atmosphere, perfectly suited for moments of quiet contemplation.

The composition unfolds like a moonlit night, where dreams come alive and emotions stir. The gentle melodies, delicate harmonies, and rich tonal colors blend together to create a soothing and introspective soundscape. Each note carries a sense of longing, evoking a mood of introspection and tranquility.

Dreams under the Moon envelops the listener in a world of serenity and invites them to explore the depths of their own thoughts and emotions. The expressive phrasing and subtle dynamics evoke a sense of nostalgia and contemplation, as if gazing at the moon and being transported to a realm where dreams and reality intertwine.

As the piece evolves, it paints a vivid musical portrait of a moonlit dreamscape, where the imagination takes flight. The slow and deliberate pace allows for each delicate note to resonate, creating an ethereal ambiance that captivates the senses and invites deep reflection.

This nocturne is a testament to the power of music to touch the soul and ignite the imagination. It serves as a gentle lullaby for the mind, guiding the listener through a realm of dreams and introspection. With its evocative melodies and serene atmosphere, Dreams under the Moon offers a moment of respite from the complexities of life, providing solace and an opportunity for self-discovery.

Indulge in this enchanting composition, let your thoughts wander, and immerse yourself in the tranquil world of Dreams under the Moon. Allow the music to guide you on a journey of introspection, where the moonlight illuminates the depths of your dreams and aspirations.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1368426

By Jose Valladares. By Jose Valladares. Arranged by Jose Valladares. Classical. Score. 4 pages. Circlesquare Music #952772. Published by Circlesquare Music (A0.1368426).

Introducing Love is Everything, a deeply moving piano composition that resonates with the profound truth that love is the quintessence of life's most cherished moments. This soul-stirring piece, from the evocative album A Celebration of Love, and Life by the esteemed artist and composer Jose Valladares, is a heartfelt homage to the all-encompassing power of love to transform, heal, and illuminate our lives.

With a reflective tempo of 60, Love is Everything gently unfolds, each note a tender caress, each chord a deep sigh of the heart. The composition is an intimate dialogue, a lyrical confession that speaks of love's countless forms and faces – from the gentle embrace of a parent to the passionate ardor of a lover, from the steadfast loyalty of a friend to the innocent affection of a child. It's a melody that weaves through the tapestry of human experience, binding us together in its universal embrace.

Love is Everything is not merely a musical piece; it's an anthem that celebrates the very essence of our existence. It invites listeners to pause, reflect, and immerse themselves in the profound realization that in the grand scheme of life, love is the melody that gives meaning to our days, the harmony that aligns our souls, and the rhythm that dances in our every heartbeat.

This composition is perfect for those who seek to cherish and honor the love in their lives, for pianists who aspire to express the depth of their emotions through the gentle touch of ivory keys, and for anyone who believes in the transformative power of love to bring light into the darkest corners.

Let Love is Everything envelop you in its tender embrace, nurturing your soul with its poignant melody, and reminding you of the infinite strength and grace that love bestows. This piece is a testament to love's enduring legacy, a soothing lullaby for the spirit, and a celebration of the most profound truth we know – that in the end, love truly is everything.

Embrace the gentle flow of Love is Everything. Allow this piece to be a constant reminder of the love that surrounds you, a musical tribute to the enduring power of love to guide, uplift, and inspire. Secure your copy today, and let Love is Everything resonate within your heart, echoing the truth that love, indeed, is the essence of everything beautiful in life.

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1023644

Composed by Ben Ledochowski. 20th Century,Contemporary,New Age. Score. 12 pages. Ben Ledochowski #6217585. Published by Ben Ledochowski (A0.1023644).

The Dreaming Sea was my first paid composition commission, a piece I wrote in April 2020. For the composition commission, my author friend Sterling Wisniewski requested me to score a short story of his, with the score I provided being expected to tell the story of the words through music and accompany original artwork. His short story is included as follows:

A cardboard boat sifts the surface of the sea. A little girl,eyes closed, arms wide and crowned with a paper hat, stands at the front of the deck. Unsinkable - that's what she was. Her imagination bounced the boat on the tension of theworld, almost like it wasn't there. Her eyes were closed, yet she saw everything. 
On shore, a crowd of dirty sailors went about their work. Nasty mouths swore and harsh fists carried their cargo to their strong, dirty boat. A boy, no taller than a barrel, was in the midst of the buff shoulders and fit forearms. He peaked between the muscle mountains.
He saw her. Eyes closed and arms wide, sailing away from the Sun and into the appearing Moon. The wind flapped her hair like the sail of a boat. The boy pried between the men and ran to the end of the dock, stuck his flat hand over his forehead to see. The boy could've sworn that she saw him. He could've sworn the boat swooped in a foot from his face. He could've sworn he heard her giggle. If anything, he thought he knew she saw him.
The boy's father, the largest of all the men, wearing a real sailor's hat, gripped the boy's shoulder, spun him away from view of the cardboard boat, and without a word dragged him to the solid wooden ship in front of them. The robust crew pulled ropes and pushed out to set sail towards the setting Sun in the west.
The boy soon slipped out of his father's grip and ran to the edge of the boat. Standing on his tiptoes, he hovered his eyes over the dock. There she was - eyes closed and arms wide, the wind flowing through her hair while her cardboard boat skipped the seas like a stone. he could've sworn she was thinking about him. he could've sworn he would see her again. He could've&n.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1325497

By Nat Cole With N. Riddle Orch. By Mel Torme and Robert Wells. Arranged by Thomas Gunther. Christmas,Holiday,Jazz. Score. 4 pages. Thomas Gunther Music Productions #913724. Published by Thomas Gunther Music Productions (A0.1325497).

Solo Piano Arrangement By Thomas Gunther
The Christmas Song is maybe the most popular Christmas Song in the USA. Some know it as Chestnuts Roasted On An Open Fire or Merry Christmas to You. 
The melody is absolutely beautiful, and the chord changes super interesting. I especially like Nat King Cole's version, which is in Db major. To make it easier for intermediate piano players I wrote my piano solo arrangement in C major instead. It is still challenging  enough.
The sheet music will be available for purchase at 2pm Chicago time on Nov 27.
About The Arrangement
The arrangement is written in jazz ballade style. It doesn't swing. I includes a fun double time improvisation section though which I made up on the spot during the second B section when I recorded the song. It is in latin style. 
The arrangement can be performed with or without improvisation. Should you be a jazz pianist you could use the included chord symbols to make up your own improvisation.
About The Sheet Music
The sheet music is the exact transcription of my recording, including the improvisation part. (You can listen to it and see me perform in the video below.)
The sheet music contains jazz chord symbols and plentiful of articulations as well as some dynamic markings. 
How This Arrangement Came About
May arrangement is heavily based on the Nat King Cole version. I love the ballade feel and the beautiful chord substitutions he uses in the orchestration. First I simply played along with his version in Db major. This helped me to figure out the harmony. Next I start thinking about the accompaniment. Now it is time to practice it. Once I have the arrangement figured out I start recording it a few times, listen to each version, iron out the edges. Now it is time to record the entire thing. 
Recommendations For Learning The Song
I recommend that you first listen to my performance while reading along in the sheet music. 
I always think about fingering and sustain pedal use at the same time when learning a song. Smart use of the sustain pedal can really make it much easier to play.
Is This Arrangement For You?
This solo piano arrangement is for every pianist who loves The Christmas Song. It doesn't matter would kind of pianist you are. 
The arrangement is certainly for intermediate pianists and up. It is also beneficial when you don't have very small hands. Some chords in the left hand require a hand span of a 10th. However, there are ways to get around that by simply rolling the notes with the help of the sustain pedal.

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.828227

Composed by John Hatton. Arranged by Paul Thurmond. 20th Century,Baroque,Christian,Sacred. Score. 7 pages. Paul Thurmond #4968929. Published by Paul Thurmond (A0.828227).

Tune: DUKE STREET

Use: Prelude, Postlude

One Sunday my church was singing Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun as the opening hymn. It’s our tradition that the last stanza of a hymn is sung in unison, so that I as the organist can change the harmonization and keep things interesting. Sometimes I know ahead of time what I’m going to do, and sometimes I make it up on the spot.

On this particular morning I planned on being spontaneous. (Can spontaneity be planned?) When we got to the final stanza, I threw on the 16′ pedal reed and went to town.

I don’t know if this is the case for all musicians, but while I’m playing my brain is working on several different levels. Most of these are involved in actually playing the music, but there’s also a running commentary on how things are going. This commentary is usually really boring: It’s going okay. It’s going okay. It’s going okay. Sometimes the messages are more interesting: Uh-oh. She just dropped her mute. I missed that chord; remember to circle it when we’re done. My page turner appears to be on fire.

So: We’re in the final stanza of Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun. Big, majestic hymn. Over a hundred congregants and choir members are enthusiastically singing in unison. I’m leading them from the organ with an improvised accompaniment that involves all of my limbs. It’s fair to say that I was concentrating hard.

Suddenly the commentary part of my brain breaks in: Dude, your feet are totally playing Canon in D. Cool!

Canon in D is the most famous work of Johann Pachelbel, a German composer who preceded Bach by a few decades. It’s overused at weddings, but it’s actually a really good piece of music. The original is for three violins and a basso continuo part, which would usually have been played by harpsichord and cello. In this case, the basso continuo plays the same eight measures again and again throughout the piece. This technique of repetition is called a ground bass. While that’s going on, the violins play several different themes on top of it.

When I was improvising that Sunday, my feet had accidentally wandered into that ground bass part, which happened to fit nicely with the melody we were singing. During the sermon (sorry Pastor!) I started going through the violin themes in my head, seeing if any of them could also match up with the hymn tune. Some of them worked and some didn’t. I decided to write a sort of theme and variations, where the hymn tune appears in various forms. Sometimes it’s played along with one of the violin themes, and sometimes a violin theme serves as an interlude on its own. And except for one passage, the left hand is always playing some version of the basso continuo theme. I also changed the meter from 4/4 to 3/4 to make it more interesting. It culminates in a climax worthy of a king. I hope you enjoy it.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.596634

Composed by Juan María Solare. 20th Century,Instructional,Wedding. Score. 6 pages. Juan Maria Solare #6681313. Published by Juan Maria Solare (A0.596634).

Juan María Solare: Show Me the Path. 

piano solo

Neoclassical music. Optimistic, warm, melodic, tranquil.

Show me the path to where?

- Towards self-realisation?

- Towards the roots?

- Towards a happy future?

The reality was much more prosaic: what inspired this title was a mere commercial advertisement that pretended to sell me the path to gaining thousands of followers in a few days. This prompted my sceptical response. It is thus demonstrated that everything, even the banal, can be profitable and an inspiration source.

This 3:10 piano prelude was composed on 7 May 2021 in Bremen, Germany.

A recording of Show Me the Path, by the composer at the piano, was released through the label frtyfve (which licenced it from Janus Music & Sound, the artist's own label).

'Show me the Path' reached 'number one', i.e. It was placed at the top of Apple Music's playlist Piano Chill in the last days of December 2021. To this day, it remains on this playlist, where it receives more than 10,000 daily streams.

https://open.spotify.com/track/5IdWQ6cbhF4ZZNjkU8hV3M

Show Me the Path [Muéstrenme el sendero]

piano solo

Música neoclásica. Optimista, cálida, melódica, tranquila.

Muéstrenme el sendero ¿hacia dónde?

- ¿hacia la realización personal?

- ¿hacia las raíces?

- ¿hacia un futuro venturoso?

La realidad fue mucho más prosaica: lo que inspiró este título fue un mero anuncio comercial que pretendía venderme el camino hacia obtener miles de seguidores en pocos días. Lo cual motivó mi respuesta escéptica. Quede demostrado así que de todo, hasta de lo banal, puede obtenerse inspiración.

Este preludio para piano, cuya duración es de 3:10, fue compuesto el 7 de mayo de 2021 en Bremen, Alemania.

Una grabación de Show Me the Path, con el compositor al piano, fue lanzada a través del sello frtyfve (que la licenció de Janus Music & Sound, el propio sello del artista).

'Show me the Path' alcanzó el 'número uno', es decir, fue ubicado al comienzo de la playlist Piano Chill de Apple Music en los últimos días de diciembre de 2021. Al día de hoy, continúa en esta playlist, donde recibe más de 10.000 streams diarios.

https://open.spotify.com/track/5IdWQ6cbhF4ZZNjkU8hV3M

#spotify #músicaparapiano #pianomusic #relaxingmusic #piano #pianist #pianista #pianolove #relajante #musicarelax #frtyfve #AppleMusic

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1468149

By Damien Gauci. By Damien Gauci. Contemporary,New Age. Score. 4 pages. Damien Gauci #1030402. Published by Damien Gauci (A0.1468149).

I always enjoy writing something simple but pretty and this piece is exactly that. As with many of my other piano compositions, I enjoy writing them in the style of “soft piano” pieces which you can listen to while you study, work, relax, or anything else. I initially came up with the original motif at the start of the piece which I really liked and expanded it into a full piece. When coming up to the B section I made it too dramatic and it would probably be too distracting for the listener if they were working or studying so I decided to start over with the B section and write something that expanded upon the original motif in a subtle and sweet way.

I am quite pleased with the finished composition, it turned out in a way that I was aiming for from the beginning. As for the title, I sat down after I had finished writing the piece and listened to it a few times and brainstormed some names. I eventually settled on the name that it is now: ‘Some Things Don’t Always Last’ which has a bitter-sweet quality to it. I think it fits quite well with the piece as it’s like a lullaby that comes and goes. A distant memory that is recalled because of an old toy you found or because you drove past your childhood home that you grew up in.

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1237260

By Jack Leonard with Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. By Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein. Arranged by Timothy Stapay. Broadway,Film/TV,Jazz,Musical/Show,Singer/Songwriter,Standards. Score. 8 pages. Timothy Stapay #832776. Published by Timothy Stapay (A0.1237260).

This arrangement of All The Things You Are is written as performed by piano artist, Liberace.  It has an extended introduction based up the theme from Rachmaninoff's 2nd Piano Concerto.

All the Things You Are is a song composed by Jerome Kern with lyrics written by Oscar Hammerstein II.

The song was written for the musical Very Warm for May (1939)and was introduced by Hiram Sherman, Frances Mercer, Hollace Shaw, and Ralph Stuart.  It appeared in the film Broadway Rhythm (1944) when it was sung by Ginny Simms, and again in the Kern biopic Till the Clouds Roll By (1946), sung by Tony Martin.

Popular recordings of the song in 1939 were by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra (vocal by Jack Leonard), Artie Shaw and His Orchestra (vocal by Helen Forrest) and Frankie Masters and His Orchestra (vocal by Harlan Rogers).  The song has been recorded by a plethora of artists.  It is considered a jazz standard.

Lyrics:

Time and again I've longed for adventure
 Something to make my heart beat the faster
 What did I long for? I never really knew
 Finding your love I've found my adventure 
 Touching your hand, my heart beats the faster 
 All that I want in all of this world is you 
 
[Chorus:] 
 You are the promised kiss of springtime 
 That makes the lonely winter seem long 
 You are the breathless hush of evening 
 That trembles on the brink of a lovely song
 You are the angel glow that lights a star
 The dearest things I know are what you are 
 Some day my happy arms will hold you 
 And some day I'll know that moment divine
 When all the things you are, are mine

Władziu Valentino Liberace(May 16, 1919 – February 4, 1987) was an American pianist, singer, and actor.  A child prodigy born in Wisconsin to parents of Italian and Polish origin, he enjoyed a career spanning four decades of concerts, recordings, television, motion pictures, and endorsements. At the height of his fame from the 1950s to 1970s, he was the highest-paid entertainer in the world!

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1024064

Composed by Roger Ramirez. Contemporary. Score. 9 pages. Roger Ramirez #62225. Published by Roger Ramirez (A0.1024064).

Water is serene, soothing, calming, but also chaotic, unpredictable, and at times relentless. Follow the story of the song as you are taken on a journey. A personal experience inspired this dynamic piano solo. It begins with a simple motif that depicts looking out over the ocean which is then followed by getting into the water. The next section, also the longest, goes through the process of losing control to the water and the realization of possibly drowning. The frantic section is followed by a contrasting section, which imitates a lost and worn out feeling. This part demonstrates the feeling of helplessness and the acceptance that it might end, but is then followed by a phrase that is repeated in different keys. Finally, the triumphant section plays the previous phrase once more with fuller chords and a key signature, bringing back structure and sanity to this experience. Though, an accidental in this section leaves the feeling that tension may still be in the experience and that not all was fully well.