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Topic: Dana Suesse "American Nocturne"  (Read 3146 times)

Offline avguste

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Dana Suesse "American Nocturne"
on: July 26, 2009, 04:57:00 PM
During the recital at the University of Miami, in addition of the 2 world premieres,I performed

"American Nocturne" written by Dana Suesse
Dana Suesse bio can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_Suesse
Avguste Antonov
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Re: Dana Suesse "American Nocturne"
Reply #1 on: July 26, 2009, 05:58:36 PM
A very nice piece, played very well. Where can I get a copy?  ;D


Looking at her bio, she wrote some beautiful pop songs, "My Silent Love" and "The Night is Young and You're So Beautiful" as well as the ubiquitous "You Oughta' Be in Pictures". I'm a fan and practitioner of this period of music, so thanks for the new knowledge.  :)
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Re: Dana Suesse "American Nocturne"
Reply #2 on: July 26, 2009, 06:31:58 PM
Thank you for the comment.
Not sure where you can get the copy.I got my copy from my grandma who is also a pianist.
You may want to check your local music store.
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Re: Dana Suesse "American Nocturne"
Reply #3 on: July 30, 2009, 08:57:40 AM
Excellent ! The first half of the twentieth century gave rise to a huge number of brilliant pianists and composers, many of whom were associated with Hollywood. We hardly hear their music these days and it is a pity. Like arensky, I have a deep fondness for the music of this era. It had passion, sincerity, charm and elegance, and many of its executants were phenomenal pianists.

These pieces you are posting are fascinating, please let us hear more.
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Re: Dana Suesse "American Nocturne"
Reply #4 on: July 31, 2009, 05:17:46 AM
I very much enjoyed this piece.  It is something I would like to sink my hands into sometime.  Wonderful playing, Avguste. :)
He was not of an age, but for all time.

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Re: Dana Suesse "American Nocturne"
Reply #5 on: August 03, 2009, 03:53:35 PM
Thank you guys
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