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.
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Between the Grades is a seven-book piano series designed for students working through ABRSM and Trinity exams from Grade 1 to Grade 8.
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Earthbound Dreams, Op. 74 – Complete
Written in 2025 for the Trident Trio:
Hypnosis
Dark Clouds
Sunset
Pitter Patter
Beneath a Whispered Current (bright and jovial)
From stillness and tension to warmth, movement, and a lively, uplifting conclusion.
First performed at the Harrow Summer Music Festival, Harrow, London, July 2025.
© Neil Crossland 2025
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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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Neil Crossland
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.
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