Nocturne No. 1, "Liebe" | 2011
5'30"
Solo piano
This piece was written at an early time in my career, and is very Romantic in its language. While mostly episodic in nature, this nocturne does contain a recurring main theme. The first appearance of the theme comes at the very beginning, where the melody is clearly stated. The piece then takes the listener through a series of episodes, carrying us further from the main theme. Just before the final section, the theme returns softly, as if remembering what it once was. There is then an outburst before the final appearance of the theme, which returns fully expanded with waves of arpeggios. Although originally written as absolute music, I thought the title Liebe, or love, was fitting, as it remained the strongest impression I had when playing this main theme.
Sara Doan, piano
Solo piano
This piece was written at an early time in my career, and is very Romantic in its language. While mostly episodic in nature, this nocturne does contain a recurring main theme. The first appearance of the theme comes at the very beginning, where the melody is clearly stated. The piece then takes the listener through a series of episodes, carrying us further from the main theme. Just before the final section, the theme returns softly, as if remembering what it once was. There is then an outburst before the final appearance of the theme, which returns fully expanded with waves of arpeggios. Although originally written as absolute music, I thought the title Liebe, or love, was fitting, as it remained the strongest impression I had when playing this main theme.
Sara Doan, piano