Some Debussy and Bach

I had the privilege of playing for the inauguration of the newly-donated piano in a church in downtown Toronto. Despite the weather being ridiculously gloomy (it was not really raining, but it was very much not dry), the day was extraordinarily beautiful; although I've never considered myself especially religious, the service was lovely and the people were very kind. What a wonderful day!

I played some Bach and Debussy. The pieces can be listened to in the YouTube links below. 

Here is Debussy's Arabesque  no. 1 from Deux Arabesques, as played by the master Walter Gieseking.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmDfLZSWlKI

And here is a beautiful performance of J.S. Bach's Prelude and Fugue in E-major from Book One of the WTC by Dominique Kim at the 10th International Russian Music Piano Competition. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSOdUHiiXiU

Enjoy!

Bach Cello Suites

Johann Bach's cello suites are quite possibly some of the most beautiful pieces ever written for the cello.

They have gorgeous chord progressions, wonderful fluidity, and a beautiful (usually quite calming) atmosphere.

So, give them a listen and enjoy!
Here's the Prelude to the first suite, as interpreted by Mischa Maisky...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6yuR8efotI