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In the realm of contemporary classical piano music, Ralston Van Der Schyff stands as an extraordinary artist, seamlessly weaving the tapestry of genres to create captivating and transformative performances. A pianist and composer of immense talent, Ralston's artistic journey is a testament to the power of musical fusion, drawing influences from jazz, gospel, and classical music. https://bnds.us/flfwct
Episodes
August 7, 2023 • 2 mins
Composer: Horace Silver
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.
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August 4, 2023 • 2 mins
Composer: Roy Turk / Fred E. Ahlert
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.
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August 2, 2023 • 1 min
Composer: H. Warren
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.
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July 31, 2023 • 1 min
Composer: David Raksin
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.
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July 29, 2023 • 1 min
Composer: George Gershwin
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.
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July 28, 2023 • 3 mins
Composer: Irving Caeser / Vincert Youmans
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.
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July 27, 2023 • 2 mins
Composer: Schertzinger / Mercer
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.
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July 26, 2023 • 1 min
Composer: George Fragos / Jack Baker / Dick Gasparre
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.
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July 25, 2023 • 3 mins
Composer: M. Wilson
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.
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July 24, 2023 • 2 mins
Composer: Kahn / Brown
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.
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July 23, 2023 • 1 min
Composer: Oscar Levant / Edward Heyman
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.
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July 21, 2023 • 2 mins
Composer: Antonio Carlos Jobim
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.
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July 21, 2023 • 3 mins
Composer: Symes / Jones
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.
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July 21, 2023 • 2 mins
Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.
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July 21, 2023 • 2 mins
Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.
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July 21, 2023 • 2 mins
Composer: Robert Wright / George Forrest
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.
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July 16, 2023 • 3 mins
Composer: Douglas Cross / George Cory
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.
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July 16, 2023 • 1 min
Composer: John Blackburn / Karl Suessdorf
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.
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July 15, 2023 • 1 min
Composer: Victor Young / Harold Adamson
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.
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July 15, 2023 • 1 min
Composer: Charles Trenet
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.
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