PopMarket - Lloyd: Lullaby (Intercom Baby) for Solo Piano - Multicolor

Lloyd's first solo piano piece, An African Shrine (1966), was written for the great British pianist, John Ogdon, who premiered it on 30 August 1969 for a BBC Radio 3 broadcast and recorded it a year later for EMI. The material teems with invention of the highest quality, yet the composer keeps a tight rein on his ideas. Weighty, dramatic sequences are counterpoised convincingly with gentler, lyrical episodes inside an expansive, sweeping canvas that honours the depth and seriousness of the music's underlying theme. Above all, the music is unequivocally, and compellingly, pianistic and could not have been written for any other medium.

Ludovico Einaudi – Islands: Essential Einaudi Piano Solo Collection presents a beautifully curated selection of the composer’s most celebrated and emotionally resonant piano works in one comprehensive softcover songbook. Known for his contemporary classical style that blends minimalism with cinematic expression, Ludovico Einaudi has captivated audiences worldwide with music that is both accessible and deeply expressive. This 144-page piano solo collection brings together many of his most recognized compositions, allowing pianists to explore the signature melodies and atmospheric textures that define his sound. Drawn from acclaimed albums such as Le Onde, I Giorni, and Divenire, the book also includes notable additions such as The Earth Prelude and High Heels, along with refreshed versions of Lady Labyrinth and Eros, offering a broad look at Einaudi’s evolving musical voice. Each piece is presented in clear, standard piano notation for solo performance, making the book a valuable resource for pianists who enjoy contemporary classical repertoire and expressive solo playing. Designed for intermediate to advanced players, this collection suits dedicated students, performers, music educators, and hobbyists who want to add modern classical works to their piano repertoire. Whether used for practice, performance, teaching, or personal enjoyment, this songbook provides an inspiring selection of music that reflects Einaudi’s distinctive style and lyrical approach to composition. The softcover format makes it easy to use at the piano or take to lessons and rehearsals, while the thoughtfully arranged pieces allow players to engage with music that is widely recognized in film, television, and modern classical performance settings. This piano sheet music collection is a meaningful addition to any pianist’s library and a thoughtful gift for fans of contemporary piano music. Songs included in this collection are: 1. Ancora 2. Andare 3. Berlin Song 4. Dietro Casa 5. Divenire 6. The Earth Prelude 7. Fairytale 8. High Heels 9. I Giorni 10. Indaco 11. L'Origine Nascosta 12. Lady Labyrinth 13. Le Onde 14. Love Is A Mystery 15. Monday 16. Nefeli 17. Nightbook 18. Nuvole Bianche 19. Primavera.

Echo, the first of three songs, was written as a memorial to my friend Sandrey Date who died in 2020. In September 2021 I conducted it at a concert in his honour given by the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus, for which Sandrey was a Trustee and Musical Adviser for many years. It opens with a short cello prelude whose theme is developed as short commentaries between the three verses. It opens with a short cello prelude whose theme is developed as short commentaries between the three verses. The baritone melody, also derived from the cello's, rises to a passionate climax on the words InchCome back in tears, O memory.Inch The chorus takes the lead in the second verse, with the baritone commenting simply on the contemplation of Paradise. The final verse builds once more to a climax on the words InchPulse for pulse, breath for breath,Inch before dying gently away. I wrote the second two songs at Carolyn Date's invitation and was glad of the opportunity to explore more of Christina Rossetti's spiritual poems. The second song Uphill, opens once again with the solo cello playing a descending sequence marked pesante. I loved the call-and-response structure of this poem, the chorus answering the simple questions of the traveller/pilgrim whose destination is unknown. On his final question, InchWill there be beds for all who seek?Inch the chorus erupts in a joyful response, InchYea, beds for all who come!Inch and repeat the words in joyful counterpoint. A Hope Carol opens with the wordless chorus singing rhythmically, like pealing bells. The baritone's melody is less straightforward dropping from B-flat minor to A-minor in the first verse. The celebratory mood continues with the cello depicting both the sounds of angels and birds in counterpoint to the chorus. In the final verse the chorus sing the main tune, with the baritone providing a descant before coming together for the final b