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Plainchant and Piano Music: Brahms Intermezzo in C-sharp Minor Op 117 no 3

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Cole Anderson

Take two: my 12/28 concert (with my thoughts and complete Kapustin Sonata 1)

Posted on January 5, 2024January 5, 2024 by Cole Anderson

Sic transit gloria mundi: Brahms Intermezzo in B-flat minor Op 117 no 2

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Cole Anderson

Another Lullaby: Brahms Op 117 no 1

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Cole Anderson

Bach-Busoni “Ich ruf zu dir, Herr”

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Cole Anderson

Rhythm practice—what is the best way?

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Cole Anderson

Bach-Busoni “Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland”

Posted on October 22, 2023October 22, 2023 by Cole Anderson

Liszt: Orage (Storm)

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Cole Anderson

Bach-Busoni BWV 645 “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme” (“Awake, the voice is calling us”)

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Cole Anderson

Is One Hand Better Than Two? Scriabin’s Left Hand Prelude

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Cole Anderson

Cole is an experienced free-lance pianist, composer and teacher. For the last 20 years he has been loving the piano and making music, and bringing his passion to music lovers all over the world. He specializes in playing and explaining great repertoire from the classics to the most recent creations, from the most well known composers to the most obscure. Along the way he loves helping every player, from the enthusiastic amateur to the budding professional, realize their dreams at the keyboard.