The Pulse of Glass: A Live Journey Through Etude No. 8 Experience Philip Glass’s Etude No. 8 in this live performance by concert pianist and composer Neil Crossland. Glass’s hypnotic patterns and cascading harmonic shifts unfold with glittering clarity, evolving from quiet introspection into driving, rhythmic intensity. In this performance, Neil highlights the work’s architectural sweep while exploring its expressive undercurrents — the restless momentum, the sudden moments of tenderness, and the luminous harmonic colours that make this etude one of Glass’s most compelling. Recorded in a single take before a live audience, this rendition captures both the meditative beauty and the virtuosic stamina required by the piece. If you enjoy contemporary piano music or the minimalist tradition, this is an evocative and immersive journey.
When a String Quartet Brings Back Christmas Memories… ✨ String quartets — looking for something festive and fresh for your Christmas gigs? Why not give this Christmas medley a go! Christmas Medley – An Old-Fashioned Medley for String Quartet A charming and heartfelt celebration of Christmas, this Old-Fashioned Medley for string quartet weaves together many of the season’s most beloved carols, linked with original interludes that create a seamless musical journey. Featuring: 🎄 Jingle Bells ❄️ Winter Wonderland 🌟 Silent Night ✨ O Holy Night 🍃 The Holly and the Ivy 👼 Away in a Manger 🔔 Ding Dong! Merrily on High 🎁 We Wish You a Merry Christmas This arrangement captures the warmth and nostalgia of a traditional Christmas, perfect for concerts, festive gatherings, or simply to bring a touch of holiday spirit.
Festive String Quartet Christmas Medley – Jingle Bells to Merry Christmas! A bright and joyful run through some favourite holiday classics: 🎄 Jingle Bells • ❄️ Winter Wonderland • 🔔 Ding Dong! Merrily on High • 🎁 We Wish You a Merry Christmas Arranged with fresh interludes for string quartet to lift your Christmas mood.
Lunchtime Live: Hannah Lewis & Neil Crossland in Concert Take a midday pause for music. Join Hannah Lewis (cello) and Neil Crossland (piano) for a recital of original works, including Through the Hourglass and Cello Sonata No. 2, at All Saints Church, High Wycombe.
Old-Fashioned Christmas Carols Reimagined ✨🎻 An Old-Fashioned Medley for String Quartet A charming and heartfelt celebration of Christmas, this Old-Fashioned Medley for string quartet weaves together many of the season’s most beloved carols, linked with original interludes that create a seamless musical journey. Featuring: 🎄 Jingle Bells ❄️ Winter Wonderland 🌟 Silent Night ✨ O Holy Night 🍃 The Holly and the Ivy 👼 Away in a Manger 🔔 Ding Dong! Merrily on High 🎁 We Wish You a Merry Christmas This arrangement captures the warmth and nostalgia of a traditional Christmas, perfect for concerts, festive gatherings, or simply to bring a touch of holiday spirit.
Satie: Gnossienne No. 1 – Music from Another World Few composers wrote with such simplicity and power. Satie’s music reminds us: less really can be more.
Schubert’s F minor Sonata lives again Franz Schubert: Piano Sonata in F minor, D.625 & D.505 – completed by Neil Crossland Schubert Piano Sonata in F minor D.625 & D.505 movement 2 starts at 8:20 This is my completion of this Sonata. movement 3 starts at 11:48 movement 4 starts at 15:28
1st movement unFINISHED. My completion starts at bar 117 to the end. 2nd/3rd & 4th movements completed by Schubert
Neil Crossland’s completion of Schubert’s Piano Sonata in F minor, D.625, together with the slow movement D.505, restores coherence and wholeness to one of Schubert’s most enigmatic unfinished piano works. Composed in 1818, the sonata survives with its first movement incomplete—Schubert left a substantial opening section, but the development and recapitulation were never finished. The remaining three movements, a touching Adagio and a lively Scherzo with Trio, stand as complete pieces, hinting at the composer’s evolving maturity. In his completion, Neil Crossland has reconstructed the missing portions of the first movement with great stylistic fidelity, drawing upon Schubert’s harmonic language, motivic logic, and characteristic rhythmic drive. The resulting structure feels both natural and inevitable, offering a glimpse of what Schubert might have intended had he completed the work himself.
I am excited to share that I have completed Franz Schubert's Piano Sonata in C Major, D. 279 by finishing the incomplete fourth movement. Schubert, known for his expressive melodies and rich harmonic language, left this sonata unfinished, with only three movements written and a fourth movement almost complete. Inspired by his distinct style and the beauty of the existing movements, I set out to create a final movement that would seamlessly blend with Schubert's original work. My goal was to craft a conclusion that authentically reflects Schubert's musical voice, capturing his lyrical elegance and structural balance. This completion not only provides a fitting end to the sonata but also allows listeners to experience the work in its entirety, as it might have been had Schubert completed it himself. I hope this addition brings a new dimension to the sonata and resonates with those who admire Schubert’s timeless music. *🎼 Scores & sheet music* neilcrossland.com/schubert-piano-sonata-in-c-major… www.sheetmusicdirect.com/se/ID_No/938840/Product.a… www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/schubert-unfinis… www.scoreexchange.com/scores/schubert-piano-sonata… www.jwpepper.com/schubert-sonata-in-c-major-d-279-…
Puccini: Crisantemi – Arranged for Piano by Neil Crossland
Puccini composed Crisantemi overnight in 1890 as a heartfelt elegy for a lost friend. This new piano arrangement brings that same sense of mourning and beauty to the keyboard — one instrument, one voice, endless emotion. Listen and let Puccini’s most intimate work bloom in a new light.
Puccini – Crisantemi (Chrysanthemums), arranged for Piano Solo by Neil Crossland In this new arrangement for piano solo by Neil Crossland, the sonorous textures of the string ensemble are faithfully captured and reimagined for the keyboard. The sustained lyricism of the original is conveyed through flowing accompaniment figures and careful voicing that preserve the work’s elegiac atmosphere. Crossland’s transcription retains Puccini’s harmonic depth while exploiting the piano’s expressive range—from the quietest, introspective moments to climaxes of operatic breadth. This piano version offers both a tribute to Puccini’s gift for melody and a fresh vehicle for pianistic colour. The arrangement highlights the music’s structural clarity and emotional directness, allowing performers to explore a wide palette of tone and phrasing while maintaining the intimate spirit of the original quartet. Whether heard in its original string form or in this sensitive and idiomatic piano transcription, Crisantemi remains one of Puccini’s most heartfelt and moving instrumental works—a brief but unforgettable meditation on loss and beauty.
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Neil Crossland
The Pulse of Glass: A Live Journey Through Etude No. 8
Experience Philip Glass’s Etude No. 8 in this live performance by concert pianist and composer Neil Crossland.
Glass’s hypnotic patterns and cascading harmonic shifts unfold with glittering clarity, evolving from quiet introspection into driving, rhythmic intensity. In this performance, Neil highlights the work’s architectural sweep while exploring its expressive undercurrents — the restless momentum, the sudden moments of tenderness, and the luminous harmonic colours that make this etude one of Glass’s most compelling.
Recorded in a single take before a live audience, this rendition captures both the meditative beauty and the virtuosic stamina required by the piece.
If you enjoy contemporary piano music or the minimalist tradition, this is an evocative and immersive journey.
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When a String Quartet Brings Back Christmas Memories… ✨
String quartets — looking for something festive and fresh for your Christmas gigs? Why not give this Christmas medley a go!
Christmas Medley – An Old-Fashioned Medley for String Quartet
A charming and heartfelt celebration of Christmas, this Old-Fashioned Medley for string quartet weaves together many of the season’s most beloved carols, linked with original interludes that create a seamless musical journey.
Featuring:
🎄 Jingle Bells
❄️ Winter Wonderland
🌟 Silent Night
✨ O Holy Night
🍃 The Holly and the Ivy
👼 Away in a Manger
🔔 Ding Dong! Merrily on High
🎁 We Wish You a Merry Christmas
This arrangement captures the warmth and nostalgia of a traditional Christmas, perfect for concerts, festive gatherings, or simply to bring a touch of holiday spirit.
Available in digital and printed formats.
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Festive String Quartet Christmas Medley – Jingle Bells to Merry Christmas!
A bright and joyful run through some favourite holiday classics:
🎄 Jingle Bells • ❄️ Winter Wonderland • 🔔 Ding Dong! Merrily on High • 🎁 We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Arranged with fresh interludes for string quartet to lift your Christmas mood.
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Lunchtime Live: Hannah Lewis & Neil Crossland in Concert
Take a midday pause for music. Join Hannah Lewis (cello) and Neil Crossland (piano) for a recital of original works, including Through the Hourglass and Cello Sonata No. 2, at All Saints Church, High Wycombe.
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Neil Crossland
Old-Fashioned Christmas Carols Reimagined ✨🎻
An Old-Fashioned Medley for String Quartet
A charming and heartfelt celebration of Christmas, this Old-Fashioned Medley for string quartet weaves together many of the season’s most beloved carols, linked with original interludes that create a seamless musical journey.
Featuring:
🎄 Jingle Bells
❄️ Winter Wonderland
🌟 Silent Night
✨ O Holy Night
🍃 The Holly and the Ivy
👼 Away in a Manger
🔔 Ding Dong! Merrily on High
🎁 We Wish You a Merry Christmas
This arrangement captures the warmth and nostalgia of a traditional Christmas, perfect for concerts, festive gatherings, or simply to bring a touch of holiday spirit.
Available in digital and printed formats.
*Digital download*
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Satie: Gnossienne No. 1 – Music from Another World
Few composers wrote with such simplicity and power. Satie’s music reminds us: less really can be more.
Step into the hypnotic world of Erik Satie’s Gnossienne No. 1, performed by Neil Crossland.
This piece, written around 1890, embodies Satie’s singular voice — haunting, intimate, and timeless.
Its modal harmonies and lack of barlines create a free-flowing sense of improvisation, where every note breathes.
🎹 Recorded and performed by Neil Crossland
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Erik Satie – Gnossienne No. 4 | Neil Crossland, piano
Erik Satie composed his Gnossiennes between 1890 and 1897, each marked by his distinctive use of modal harmonies and a dreamlike sense of stillness. The Gnossienne No. 4 stands out for its mysterious and introspective character.
🎧 Recorded by Neil Crossland
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*Trio arrangement of Erik Satie’s Gymnopedies by Neil Crossland*
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Schubert’s F minor Sonata lives again
Franz Schubert: Piano Sonata in F minor, D.625 & D.505 – completed by Neil Crossland
Schubert Piano Sonata in F minor D.625 & D.505
movement 2 starts at 8:20
This is my completion of this Sonata.
movement 3 starts at 11:48
movement 4 starts at 15:28
1st movement unFINISHED. My completion starts at bar 117 to the end.
2nd/3rd & 4th movements completed by Schubert
Neil Crossland’s completion of Schubert’s Piano Sonata in F minor, D.625, together with the slow movement D.505, restores coherence and wholeness to one of Schubert’s most enigmatic unfinished piano works. Composed in 1818, the sonata survives with its first movement incomplete—Schubert left a substantial opening section, but the development and recapitulation were never finished. The remaining three movements, a touching Adagio and a lively Scherzo with Trio, stand as complete pieces, hinting at the composer’s evolving maturity.
In his completion, Neil Crossland has reconstructed the missing portions of the first movement with great stylistic fidelity, drawing upon Schubert’s harmonic language, motivic logic, and characteristic rhythmic drive. The resulting structure feels both natural and inevitable, offering a glimpse of what Schubert might have intended had he completed the work himself.
Crossland’s sensitive restoration allows modern audiences to experience this neglected masterpiece in full for the first time, revealing both the youthful passion and the expressive depth that foreshadow Schubert’s later great piano sonatas.
*🎼 Scores & sheet music*
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Schubert: Interrupted Masterpiece now completed.
I am excited to share that I have completed Franz Schubert's Piano Sonata in C Major, D. 279 by finishing the incomplete fourth movement. Schubert, known for his expressive melodies and rich harmonic language, left this sonata unfinished, with only three movements written and a fourth movement almost complete. Inspired by his distinct style and the beauty of the existing movements, I set out to create a final movement that would seamlessly blend with Schubert's original work. My goal was to craft a conclusion that authentically reflects Schubert's musical voice, capturing his lyrical elegance and structural balance. This completion not only provides a fitting end to the sonata but also allows listeners to experience the work in its entirety, as it might have been had Schubert completed it himself. I hope this addition brings a new dimension to the sonata and resonates with those who admire Schubert’s timeless music.
*🎼 Scores & sheet music*
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Puccini: Crisantemi – Arranged for Piano by Neil Crossland
Puccini composed Crisantemi overnight in 1890 as a heartfelt elegy for a lost friend.
This new piano arrangement brings that same sense of mourning and beauty to the keyboard — one instrument, one voice, endless emotion.
Listen and let Puccini’s most intimate work bloom in a new light.
Puccini – Crisantemi (Chrysanthemums), arranged for Piano Solo by Neil Crossland
In this new arrangement for piano solo by Neil Crossland, the sonorous textures of the string ensemble are faithfully captured and reimagined for the keyboard. The sustained lyricism of the original is conveyed through flowing accompaniment figures and careful voicing that preserve the work’s elegiac atmosphere. Crossland’s transcription retains Puccini’s harmonic depth while exploiting the piano’s expressive range—from the quietest, introspective moments to climaxes of operatic breadth.
This piano version offers both a tribute to Puccini’s gift for melody and a fresh vehicle for pianistic colour. The arrangement highlights the music’s structural clarity and emotional directness, allowing performers to explore a wide palette of tone and phrasing while maintaining the intimate spirit of the original quartet.
Whether heard in its original string form or in this sensitive and idiomatic piano transcription, Crisantemi remains one of Puccini’s most heartfelt and moving instrumental works—a brief but unforgettable meditation on loss and beauty.
*🎼 Scores & sheet music*
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