by Eileen Gilligan | Jun 23, 2023 | Pieces
Concertino Opus 107 by Cecile Chaminade Eileen Gilligan & Alex Raineri – Concertino Opus 107 This piece is one of my favourites for many reasons. It is like an epic romance novel. A massive romantic theme, lots of passion, flirtations and romantic dalliances...
by Eileen Gilligan | Jun 23, 2023 | Pieces
Vocalise by Sergi Rachmaninoff Eileen Gilligan & Alex Raineri – Vocalise The vocalise by Sergei Rachmaninoff is without a doubt one of the hardest pieces I have ever played. The musical lines are so long and always going somewhere powerful. It is an...
by Eileen Gilligan | Jun 23, 2023 | Pieces
O mio Babbino Caro by Giacomo Puccini Eileen Gilligan & Alex Raineri – O Mio Babbino Caro This Aria is so beautiful and fantastic to learn from. It has so much to offer. There is a story to tell, the words are expressive and open up space in the mouth for...
by Eileen Gilligan | Jun 23, 2023 | Pieces
Tityre by Albert Roussel Eileen Gilligan & Alex Raineri – Joueurs de Flute – Tityre Tityre is the second movement of the Jouers de flute( the flute players) by Albert Roussel. Each one of the four movements is dedicated to a prominent French School...
by Eileen Gilligan | Jun 23, 2023 | Pieces
The Swan by Camille Saint-Saens Eileen Gilligan and Alex Raineri -The Swan The Swan is number 48 in the Tone Development Through Interpretation book by Moyse and a must to play and work on. There are quite a few things to think about and I may have some suggestions...
by Eileen Gilligan | Jun 23, 2023 | Pieces
D’Amore si Muore by Ennio Morricone D’Amore si Muore. Ennio Morricone – Eileen Gilligan and Alex Raineri There are many reasons why I chose this. It is an excellent way to practice words, expression and phrasing. In this case variations on...
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