Preludes 1-3 - Carson Cooman - Haley Myles

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Nine Preludes (2007) for piano is composed as a set of discrete movements, the preludes are very much interconnected, as motivic and developmental ideas run throughout the entire set. The basic musical material (founded upon collections of minor and major thirds) is shared among all nine movements. An elegiac quality runs throughout the work. Carson Cooman is composer-in-residence at Harvard University.

Prelude I 0:00
Prelude II 2:54
Prelude III 4:25

The first prelude (Flowing) is inspired by the piano music of Johannes Brahms, whose contributions to the instrument’s literature have been a significant and ongoing influence on my work.

The second prelude is fast and bright. Consistent staccato textures are maintained as the two hands intertwine.

The third prelude (Funereal) is dedicated to the memory of American composer Donald Martino (1931–2005). The music refers
very obliquely to Martino’s setting of Robert Herrick’s poems of death and eternity in The White Island (1985).
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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.

[AIslaFan]

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[mfbmmet]

Thank you for your beautiful Playing! I hope play with you some day

[r.b.ratieta]

I enjoyed these preludes.

Not sure if Mr. Cooman composes for orchestras and ensembles, but his grasp on counter-melodies would go really well with multiple instruments "intertwining" with one another. They sound fine on a piano, no doubt a testament to his ability, but I actually felt the music was almost trying to "break free" from the piano.

The second prelude in particular caught my attention. It was very similar to James Horner's work on the movie Sneakers. GREAT movie for its time, lesser known hacker film starring Robert Redford and Mary McDonnell, definitely worth at least one watch.


Maybe it's just me, but the second prelude has a very similar style IMO. James Horner is one of my favorite movie composers, so I mean that as a huge compliment to Mr. Cooman.

That being said, nicely played, as always, and thanks for the musical adventure. Always nice to hear other people's thoughts and ideas.

Keep up the great work.

[marcokokee]

hi haley myles, i´ve seen a lot of you on the piano, i like it very much, i´ve also looked at you as a person., you are a beautiful woman, but, i wonder without being rude to you, if you are pregnant, . if you don´t mind that i ask you this question. dear greetings.