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Beethoven “Tempest” Sonata last mvt

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Cole Anderson

I detail my struggles figuring out how to play the last movement from Beethoven’s “Tempest” sonata.

Schubert and the Shadow of Death: Impromptu Op 90 no 1

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Cole Anderson

Ravel’s Miroirs, complete performance and analysis

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Cole Anderson

https://youtu.be/DYUGaVdj3Kw Ravel’s complete Miroirs set from 1906—my own performance plus analysis. In my opinion the single greatest piece of early 20th century “Impressionism.”

Schubert Impromptu in A-flat Major Op op no 4

Posted on September 23, 2022September 27, 2022 by Cole Anderson

Schubert: Impromptu Op 142 no 1

Posted on September 17, 2022 by Cole Anderson

Ravel “La vallée des cloches” from Miroirs

Posted on September 10, 2022September 17, 2022 by Cole Anderson

Schubert Impromptu Op 142 no 2 (D 935) in A-flat Major

Posted on September 4, 2022 by Cole Anderson

Ravels Miroirs: “Oiseaux Tristes”

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Cole Anderson

Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso

Posted on August 19, 2022August 19, 2022 by Cole Anderson

Debussy’s “Pagodes” from Estampes (1903)

Posted on August 12, 2022 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.