The first movement of the “Moonlight Sonata” by Ludwig Von Beethoven is one of the most beautiful piano pieces that has ever been composed. It’s one of the first classical pieces I learned to play as a high school boy. It is surprisingly difficult to play correctly. Its difficulty is belied by the exceptionally simple structure, and intensely regular, almost monotonous rhythm.
In this piece, I’ve used the opening measures as bookends for an improvisation in the same style.
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January 29, 2010 gave us a beautiful conjunction between the nearly full moon and Mars, which was at its closest and brightest. Even though it was cloudy, it put me in the mood for some moonlight...Download
Tim, I’m listening the your arrangement of Moonlight Sonata. It is so peaceful! Thank you!
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I like the way you marry the two instruments and blend the two sounds. It gives an etherial, mystical feeling, and leaves one wanting more, as though the moon is holding something back from us.