Variations on Auld Lang Syne, Opus 9 - Nick Ballen - Haley Myles

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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.

[jimkesselman]

So good, Haley! 🙌❤️. This was fun to listen to, and I’m guessing you enjoyed the experience as well!
Each variation of this famous and well-known piece was distinct and special in its own way.

[AIslaFan]

Nice way to ring in the New Year Haley...🎵🎶🎵✔️👍👍

[r.b.ratieta]

I enjoyed these variations. I like Nick Ballen. They have a "multiple approach" style that shows their skill and "seasoning" with performance. Very well done.

Good news, I don't have some super long comment on this one. Because Auld Lang Syne is played in practically every documentary about American History from the Wild West to WW2, each variation made me imagine an American character and lifestyle from that timespan. From a farming family, to a cowboy, to an educated upper class family in New York, to people betting their money at horse races, to a poor homeless man in the Depression -- my mind basically went on a brief tour of American History with these variations.

Nicely played, as always. A nice medley to play in any occasion.

Keep up the great work.