BRIO RECORDINGS CD LIST:

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Original Compositions For Ballet Class, Vol. 1

Order# BR01

 

Original Compositions For Ballet Class, Vol. 1
Jonathan Bellman, Pianist
Memorable music for ballet class that inspires and supports!

Dr. Bellman's background as musicologist contributes to the range of

culturally diverse compositions on this CD. The selections were chosen

for flexible usage in classes with a Polonaise, Tango, and Waltz as

choices for pirouettes.

 

 

 

Original Compositions For Ballet Class, Vol. 2

Order# BR03

 

 

Original Compositions For Ballet Class, Vol. 2
Curtis A. Probel, Pianist

Cool music, excellent tempi, nearly 2000 sold!
Mr. Probel has created versatile music that is direct and energetic in

rhythmic structure. This CD offers Rags, lyrical Adagios, and bouncing

Allegros that are thoroughly American in musical approach.

 

 

 

 

Original Compositions For Ballet Class, Vol. 3

Order# BR04

 

 

Original Compositions For Ballet Class, Vol. 3
Roberto Pace, Pianist
Romantic interpretations by a contemporary composer!
Mr. Pace provides an eclectic mix to include a Blues Adagio at the

barre, a Bolero for jumps, Polkas, Tangos, and a lush Waltz for

pirouettes. This CD is both classical and emotional in style.

 

 

 

 

Original Compositions For Ballet Class, Vol. 4

Order# BR07

Original Compositions For Ballet Class, Vol. 4
Stephen J. Mato, Pianist
Full sound, high energy ballet class accompaniment!

Mr. Mato's considerable class experience has produced a wide range

of rhythms and textures to delight any age. This CD boasts 6 Allegro

tracks for jumps along with a Mazurka, Tarantella, Polonaise, and

melodic waltzes.

 

 

 

 

Original Compositions for Ballet Class, Volume 5

Order# BR09

 

 

 

 

Original Compositions for Ballet Class, Vol. 5

Anthony J. Patterson, Pianist

A joyous concert for your ballet classes!

Mr. Patterson is a concert pianist and a composer, and the meld of

his talents is a real treat for both teachers and students.  This CD is

classical in style with excellent barre tempi and 6 Allegro tracks for

jump combinations.  The mood is choreographic and joyous with long,

repeated tracks.

 

 

 

 

Original Compositions for Ballet Class, Volume 6

Order# BR10

 

 

 

 

Original Compositions for Ballet Class, Vol. 6

Anthony J. Patterson, Pianist

Music that will MOVE you!

Mr. Patterson's music motivates, inspires, and delights with jaunty

allegros and beautifully developed musical compositions. The delights

of this CD include a robust Mazurka for pirouettes and a multi-track

Bolero for one of the Grand Allegros. There are 8 tracks for jump

combinations on this CD.

 

 

 

 

Order# BR14

 

 

 

 

Original Compositions for Ballet Class, Vol. 7

Curtis A. Probel, Pianist

Creativity and sophisticated fun in a contemporary style!

Mr. Probel uses diverse rhythms and dynamic support to facilitate

class exercises in a very fun style. The Bossa Nova and Rumba

pieces are extraordinary and guaranteed to energize with the added

percussion tracks. The adagios are beautifully emotional, the waltzes

sweeping, and the jumps bouncy.

 

 

 

Order# BR16

 

 

 

 

Original Compositions for Ballet Class, Vol. 8

Steve Larson, Pianist

Distinctive, wonderful, and dynamic music!

Mr. Larson has written buoyant music that will float your spirit and

propel your dancers to sing with their bodies. Diverse rhythms provide

engaging choices for pirouettes and jumps.  The Barre and Centre

tracks are generous in length for whatever student level that you

choose. The three additional midi tracks are very fun! 

 

 

 

Order# BR18

 

 

 

 

Original Compositions for Ballet Class, Vol. 9

Steve Larson, Pianist

Musicianship and creativity that frame your class dynamics!

Mazurkas, Tangos, Rags, and Waltzes in abundance to support

your class choices with rhythms that best support the movements.

Mr. Larson's experience and love of the art form can be heard in

his music. The tracks are long and this CD can be used for all levels.

There are four additional midi tracks if the mood of class allows! 

 

 

 

The Classics For Ballet Class

Order# BR05

 

 

 

The Classics For Ballet Class
Lynne Haeseler, Pianist

Great music by the classical masters!

Dr. Haeseler plays music by Albeníz, Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy,

Gottschalk, Joplin, Liszt, Moszkowski, Scarlatti, and Wagner with a 

variety of tempi for jumps. This CD is suitable for all levels of ballet 

technique classes.

 

 

 

Order# BR13

 

 

 

Melodies from Russia for Ballet Class
Sofia Pavlova, Pianist

Russian and Slavic melodies played with zest and love!

Music for this CD comes from traditional and folk sources and includes

gypsy and Jewish music as well. Ms. Pavlova provides strong rhythmic

support with long repeated tracks. Waltzes, Mazurkas, Lezginka, and

Tango provide choices for pirouettes and jumps. This CD is inspiringly

danceable and fun!

 

 

 

Compositions For Pointe

Order# BR02

 

 

 

 

Compositions For Pointe
Jonathan Bellman, Pianist
Provides the progression of exercises that

can be used for all levels of pointe classes!

Dr. Bellman has composed music specifically for the pointe vocabulary,

with music for Barre, Centre, and Traveling exercises. Included is the

celebrated principal variation from Raymonda, Act III, music by

Alexander Glazunov.

 

   

 

    

Compositions For Pointe II

Order# BR06

 

 

Compositions For Pointe II
Curtis A. Probel, Pianist
More music for pointe classes as requested!
Mr. Probel's music pleases with clear and fun rhythms to support a full
Pointe Barre and long tracks for Centre. Variations from Don Quixote,
Act III and Coppélia Act II are included.

 

 

 

Order# BR15

 

 

 

The Classics For Pointe
Lynne Haeseler, Pianist

A superb, masterful collection!

Dr. Haeseler has chosen music that perfectly supports the exercises for

Pointe classes. An inspiring collection of music that's beautifully played,

this CD can be used for all levels.  The Paquita Variation 3 is included.

The piano scores for this entire CD are available, Order # 15A

 

 

 

Classical Ballet Variations

Order# BR08

 

 

 

 

 

Classical Ballet Variations
Ritsuko Kubo, Pianist
Variations selected for national and international competitions!

40 Variations - 50 Tracks

Now in its third printing, this CD is a "must have" for your music

collection. Forty ladies' and men's variations are sensitively played

by Ms. Kubo and with the correct cuts and tempi. Ten variations

have two versions to accommodate differences in schooling and

choreography.

 

 

 

Order# BR12

 

 

 

 

 

Classical Ballet Variations II
Anthony J. Patterson, Pianist
Important variations for your students' repertoire!

43 Variations - 49 Tracks

This CD provides more classical variations for dancers of intermediate

to professional levels. Mr. Patterson's eloquent phrasing captures

the feeling of the ballets represented contributing to the quality of

interpretation by the dancer. Six variations have two versions to

accommodate differences in choreography or phrasing.

 

 

 

Order# BR11

 

 

Holidays & Celebration
Curtis A. Probel, Pianist

Add new music dimensions to your December classes!

Christmas, Jewish, Chinese, and African-American music has been

chosen, for a multi-cultural approach to December or July classes. 

Mr. Probel plays wonderfully with his distinctive and fun style. This

CD has full class format with repeated tracks. There are 7 Allegro

tracks for jump combinations on this CD.

 

 

 

Rudy Apffel Music

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Order# RAM06

 

 

 

Music for Ballet Class, Vol. 6

Rudy Apffel, Pianist

Classical repertoire, impressive pianist, outstanding interpretations!

Mr. Apffel has provided beautiful and fresh and exciting in a format

designed to accommodate barre combinations on both sides with

extended centre tracks to be used for groups and on diagonal. It is

wonderful music that is remarkably played!

 

 

Order# RAM07

 

 

 

Music for Ballet Class, Vol. 7

Rudy Apffel, Pianist

From San Francisco with experience and sensitivity!

This CD is fun and fulfilling! Mr. Apffel understands the needed

character of the music to propel and support the dancer. Many

of the long centre tracks are played with associate, Nicholas Ladov,

providing a high energy, nearly orchestral texture that repeatedly

offers inspiration.

 

 

Danceables Productions

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Order# SM03

 

 

 

Pas De Tot, Music for Pre-Ballet

Steven V. Mitchell, Pianist

Cheerful and imaginative music to guide your tiniest ballerinas!

This CD is thoughtfully produced  by steven Mitchell along with teacher, Beth Bogush.  Thirty-seven minutes of music will  take you and your students through Welcome, Seated Centre Floor, At the Barre, Across the Floor, and Group Dances from the famous 1845 ballet, Pas de Quatre. You'll be delighted!

 

 

 

Order# SM07

 

 

 

On Your Mark! Get Set! Dance !

Steven V. Mitchell, Pianist

With percussion, bells, and whistles, this CD is fun!

It is with their notable experience that Steven Mitchell and Patricia

Hall Loring have put together this delightful CD for your Pre-School

classes. The added percussion will prod the imaginations of your

students and produce giggles, surely.

 

 

 

From Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Order# GC01

 

 

 

 

Dancing Keys

Gill Civil, Pianist

Youthful, imaginative music for your beginners!

Ms. Civil brings you endearing and fine music with a youthful and

imaginative approach. This New Zealand born composer and pianist

draws on her eclectic background in Ballet, Modern, and Theatre to

create music for Ballet classes that will delight you.  Be sure to listen

to her music clips.

 

 

 

Whitefeather Productions

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Order# WFP01

 

 

 

First Steps, Beginner Ballet

Tatyana Featherman, Pianist

Classical music for the first years!

Ms. Featherman  has combined her talents as teacher and pianist to

bring music suitable for the caredul, joyful training of beginner ballet

students. Delightful music with easy to follow rhythms introduces your

students to classical music as you teach the concepts and vocabulary

of ballet.

 

 

 

Order# WFP08

 

 

 

 

Positio, Beginning Ballet

Tatyana Featherman, Pianist

More great music choices for the first years of study!

Ms. Featherman has chosen music that helps to combine strict

technical demands with artistic qualities. Each selection suggests

an exercise and includes a four count introduction. The tempi are 

slow enough to accommodate beginning students and the music

choices often suggest cheerful images.

 

 

 

Sud Reportage Production CDs     

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Order# SRP47

 

 

Touve, Opus 2 for Ballet Class

Touve R. Ratovondrahety, Pianist

Composer for Roland Petit, Pianist for the Paris Opera Ballet!

Mr. Ratovondrahety provides wonderful compositions to delight

teachers and students.  The style of this CD is both classical and

contemporary. Drawing from a sophisticated musical palette,

Touve's music brightens the imagination.

 

 

 

Initiation - Pre-Ballet

Order# SRP10

Initiation - Pre-Ballet

Peter Kubik, Pianist

A contemporary sound and point of view for beginners in dance!

This CD was conceived specifically for young children's classes

in three sections.

Sec.1: Awakening the body to music that expresses emotion.

Sec 2: Rhythmic studies with accents or silences.

Sec 3: Music for the first barre exercises.

 

 

 

Order# SRP18

 

 

Rencontres

Philippe Agou, Composer

Orchestral compositions for Modern Class or choreography!

Mr. Agou has been writing for Dance for over 25 years and offers 

great possibilities for class and choreographic ideas to flourish. His

experience with theater and film lends to the excitement and variety 

of his orchestral compositions.

 

 

 

Modern Dance 2

Order# SRP28

 

 

Modern Dance 2

Peter Kubik, Pianist

Pianist for Maurice Bejart!

Mr. Kubik has worked extensively with Maurice Béjart as well as

with Mark Morris.   A brilliant composer for dance, his music on

this CD is inspiringly scored for piano and synthesizer. Click on the

cover image to hear 25 second sound clips of each track.

 

 

 

Order# SRP48

 

 

 

 

Music For Dance - Workshop II

Paki Zennaro, Composer & Guitarist

Composer for many dance and theatre companies!

Mr. Zennaro has scored the music on this CD for guitar, percussion,

and synthesizer. Wonderful images emerge from within his fully

developed pieces. The pulse is percussive on many and lyrical on

others. Click on the cover image to hear 25 second sound clips

of each track.

 

   
   

 

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