"Live, Dream, Love" is a captivating classical piano album released on November 28, 2016, under the independent label Charlie Liu. This 14-track collection spans a duration of 55 minutes, showcasing the timeless compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach, alongside works by Franz Liszt, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Alessandro Marcello. The album is a harmonious blend of classical elegance and contemporary interpretation, curated to evoke a spectrum of emotions and experiences.
From the tender beginnings of "Ave Maria, D. 839" to the joyous celebration of "Elation: The Wedding," each track is meticulously selected and titled to reflect a different facet of life's journey. The album opens with a sense of newfound hope and prayer, transitions through the tender years of bliss and the storms of heartbreak, and culminates in the contentment of enduring love and the nostalgia of golden years. The inclusion of pieces like "Serenity: Love Weathers Storm" and "Romance: Endless Love" adds a poignant touch, making this album a resonant companion for moments of reflection and introspection.
Charlie Liu's interpretation brings a fresh perspective to these classical masterpieces, making "Live, Dream, Love" a must-listen for both classical enthusiasts and those new to the genre. The album is a testament to the enduring power of classical music to connect with the human experience, offering a rich and immersive listening experience.
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Tracks
Ave Maria, D. 839 "Prayers: A New Life Begins"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt, Alessandro Marcello, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Charlie Liu
Keyboard Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, Bwv 1056: II. Largo "Bliss: The Tender Years"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt, Alessandro Marcello, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Charlie Liu
Prelude in D-Flat Major, Op. 28 No. 15 "Serenity: Love Weathers Storm"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt, Alessandro Marcello, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Charlie Liu
Prelude in E Minor, Op. 28 No. 4 "Sorrow: Unexpected Heartbreak"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt, Alessandro Marcello, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Charlie Liu
Oboe Concerto in D Minor, S. Z799: II. Adagio "Solitude: Forlorn Recovery"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt, Alessandro Marcello, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Charlie Liu
Songs Without Words, Op. 30 No. 6 "Voyage: Lonely Trip to College"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt, Alessandro Marcello, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Charlie Liu
Prelude in C Major, Bwv 846 "Epiphany: Love at First Sight"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt, Alessandro Marcello, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Charlie Liu
Schwanengesang, D. 957 "Serenade"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt, Alessandro Marcello, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Charlie Liu
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13: II. Adagio Cantabile "Elation: The Wedding"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt, Alessandro Marcello, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Charlie Liu
Nocturne in E-Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2 "Contentment: Happy Together"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt, Alessandro Marcello, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Charlie Liu
The Seasons, Op. 37A No. 10 "Nostalgia: Retrospection in Golden Years"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt, Alessandro Marcello, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Charlie Liu
Romance in E Minor, S. 196 "Romance: Endless Love"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt, Alessandro Marcello, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Charlie Liu
Nocturne in C Minor, Op. 48 No. 1 "Charlliam Fantasy I"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt, Alessandro Marcello, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Charlie Liu
Grandes Études De Paganini, S. 141 No. 3 "Charlliam Fantasy II"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt, Alessandro Marcello, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Charlie Liu
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