These pieces, for piano and chamber strings, are gentle and emotive. Where there are alternative versions, they are denoted as follows: (a) denotes full version, (b) piano solo, (c) strings only. Companion album to A Simple Beauty 2-4, SCORE089, 116 & 117.
Full
A lilting piano theme, in waltz time, accompanied by string quartet. Carefree, romantic, youthful and optimistic. Key: D
SCORE088_001
Full
SCORE088_001
A Simple Beauty 1
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A lilting piano theme, in waltz time, accompanied by string quartet. Carefree, romantic, youthful and optimistic. Key: D
No audio
114 BPM
Full
Evocative and quietly emotional. A simple piano line over a gently repetitive left hand figure, with sustained strings, produces a subtly building effect. Key: A Min
SCORE088_004
Full
SCORE088_004
A Simple Beauty 1
No audio
Evocative and quietly emotional. A simple piano line over a gently repetitive left hand figure, with sustained strings, produces a subtly building effect. Key: A Min
No audio
70 BPM
Full
An intense and purposeful piano solo. Reflective, thoughtful and quietly passionate. Key: D Min
SCORE088_007
Full
SCORE088_007
A Simple Beauty 1
No audio
An intense and purposeful piano solo. Reflective, thoughtful and quietly passionate. Key: D Min
No audio
128 BPM
Full
Serious and positive, piano and strings produce a thoughtful and determined atmosphere. Key: A Min
SCORE088_008
Full
SCORE088_008
A Simple Beauty 1
No audio
Serious and positive, piano and strings produce a thoughtful and determined atmosphere. Key: A Min
No audio
91 BPM
Full
Slightly classical in flavour, the interweaving lines between the piano and strings have a pleasing formality, depicting concentration and thoughtfulness. Key: D Min
SCORE088_011
Full
SCORE088_011
A Simple Beauty 1
No audio
Slightly classical in flavour, the interweaving lines between the piano and strings have a pleasing formality, depicting concentration and thoughtfulness. Key: D Min
No audio
85 BPM
Full
A poignant, gentle and thoughtful piano melody over quiet sustained strings evokes an atmosphere of reflective calm. Key: B Min
SCORE088_014
Full
SCORE088_014
A Simple Beauty 1
No audio
A poignant, gentle and thoughtful piano melody over quiet sustained strings evokes an atmosphere of reflective calm. Key: B Min
No audio
79 BPM