Introduction & Allegro - Carson Cooman - Haley Myles & Matthieu Bergheau

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A piece composed especially for Matthieu and me! Thank you, Carson, for our continued collaboration and for this beautiful dedication 🙏🏻

Carson Cooman (b. 1982) — Introduction & Allegro (2023) for piano

“Introduction and Allegro” (2023) was written for pianists Haley Myles and Matthieu Bergheau. The work is structured as the title implies: a slow introduction precedes a vigorous second part that begins in a scherzando manner but turns into music of driving energy.
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As a Young Steinway Artist, Haley maintains an international performance schedule. Her appearances to-date include recitals in the United States, France, Germany, Austria, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. She has participated extensively in various high-profile international music festivals, both domestic and foreign. She is also a laureate of seven international competitions.

Haley holds certifications from distinguished institutions including the Mozarteum (Austria), Imola Piano Academy (Italy), and Freiburg International Piano Academy (Germany). She achieved a Bachelor in Piano Performance at the University of Arkansas in 2016 where she was a recipient of the Stella Boyle Smith scholarship. Haley also holds a Master in Piano Performance (with first-class honours) from the London College of Music, where she received the Mona Blackman scholarship. In 2019, Haley received a postgraduate diploma from Trinity Laban Conservatoire as a Cross Funds Scholar.

She is most proud of her extra-curricular activities, involving continued work with individuals on the autism spectrum. Having authored a United Nations honoured book dedicated to helping children with autism, the cause remains a constant passion visible in her everyday life.

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Oh wow. 3:44 and onward was fantastic. 😮 The piece literally took flight, and the chord structures were amazing.

I liked other parts before it as well. I've noticed Cooman enjoys his minor chords and longer rests, kind of the "quiet museum" effect.

But once the piece takes off, wow. 👏💪 Suddenly you're on a beautiful ride. Absolute delight to listen to at that point.

Props to Mr. Cooman and his creativity. Some of his stuff strikes me as odd, but other parts like that last third -- magnificent. A craftsman unveiling his art.

Well played, the both of you. An excellent piece for four hands. Great execution. Excellent choice.

Great performance. 🙂