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Arietta from Partita No. 1 & Music for a Day by Leo Kraft

Arietta from Partita No.1 for Piano by the beloved distinguished American composer Leo Kraft (1922-2014). Arietta blends an expressive jazz-like aura and a copland-like sonority with Leo's signature harmonies. These 2 videos honor Leo Kraft on the the 10th Anniversary of his passing.

Arietta from the CD Preludes to Passion: Intimate Keyboard Works by Aaron Copland, J.S. Bach, Sting, Peter Schickele, Eric Ewazen, Bela Bartok and more...

Recorded at Cove City Sound Studios.

Brian Harding, Recording Engineer and Producer. Steinway Piano.

Cover art and design by Karen Leon

American composer Leo Kraft (July 24, 1922- April 30, 2014) wrote Music for a Day for young pianists in 1982 . Alongside touches of his signature sonorities-and a sweet, heartfelt Song-are nods to Debussy, Copland and Bartok. A collection all pianists and listeners will enjoy. Laura Leon premiered Music for a Day at the Composer's Voice 4th Annual Children's Month concert on September 28, 2014 at the Jan Hus Church, NYC.

Music for a Day: 8 Short, Play-full Pieces for Piano (1982)

Published by Subito Music (www.subitomusic.com)

Adam Abeshouse, Recording Engineer and Producer. Steinway Piano.

Cover design and artwork by Karen Leon.

Leo Kraft's signature.